B & W Liquors, Inc. v. Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Plaintiff appeals from the trial court’s order affirming the three-day suspension of plaintiff’s liquor license. On appeal, plaintiff argues that its reliance on false identification produced during prior sales constitutes affirmative defense to the violation.

We affirm.

Plaintiff B & W Liquors, Inc. (B & W), was charged with selling alcoholic beverages to a minor. After a hearing, the local liquor commissioner of the village of Orland Park entered an order suspending B & W’s liquor license for 15 days. B & W appealed to the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission. After an evidentiary…