Governor Schwarzenegger has signed a bill into law that will allow adults who serve alcohol to minors to be held accountable for their actions. Under the new law, adults who serve alcohol to those under the legal drinking age of 21 can be sued for any injuries or death that result from the intoxication. Surprisingly, before the law was passed, adults who served minors in their homes were immune from civil liability.
As discussed here, trial attorneys and Mothers Against Drunk Driving teamed up to sponsor this bill aimed at protecting everyone from the harmful consequences of under-age drinking.
