Johnston v. KFC National Management Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

WAKATSUKI, J.

In Ono v. Applegate, 62 Haw. 131, 612 P.2d 533 (1980), this court “allowfed] a person injured by an inebriated tavern customer to recover from the tavern that provided liquor to the customer.” Id. at 136, 612 P.2d at 538. Appellant, in this case, would have this court extend liability to non-commercial suppliers of alcoholic beverages, i.e., the social host. We decline.

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The employees of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Aiea branch, had planned a Christmas party for themselves to take place on December 19, 1986. KFC management was aware of the planned party…