About this episode
In this week’s show, Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez discuss the important topic of Nightclub and Bar Civil Liability, a topic that many of us don't think about until we are in the midst of a lawsuit or litigation. Just a reminder before listening in - Robert C. Smith and Manny Marquez are NOT attorneys. The information they share in the podcast is general advice and shouldn't replace specific, state and venue specific legal advice. In the event you need legal advice or help, please a professional in your area. Liability – What is it and how can it effect you? Bottom line, liability affects everyone in the nightclub and bar industry - owners, operators, managers, bartenders, bouncers, security, kitchen staff, and everyone in between. If you own a bar or work at a bar, you need to be thinking about civil liability and taking measures to protect yourself. Attorneys, insurance providers, law enforcement professionals, and other stakeholders will also benefit from the important information covered in today's episode. Specifically, today's episode will focus in on: What are the different types of liabilities? We'll discuss criminal, administrative, and civil liability as well as how you can be held liable for both actions you take and actions you didn't take. When do you become liable? Your business is exposed to liability at all times, even when your doors are closed. What is the spectrum of liability? From a slip and fall on a lime wedge all the way to a death or shooting. What are some examples of law suits that have led to high dollar settlements or judgments? We'll discuss a lawsuit involving a patron being kicked out, sneaking back in bar, and falling; which resulted in a $200,000 settlement. Additionally, we will talk about a lawsuit involving an intoxicated guest when driving out of club parking lot, hit a club employee. The jury awarded $10 million to family of deceased in this case.
