Legal Opinion

Evans v. McCabe 415, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided April 10, 2015No. 5D14-502PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtLambert, J.

Darlene Evans (“Evans”), as personal representative of the Estate of Jared Evans (“Decedent”),1 appeals the summary final judgment entered in favor of McCabe 415, Inc. d/b/a Jake & Micky’s2 (“McCabe”). We reverse.

*239McCabe is a dram shop, i.e., an establishment that serves alcoholic beverages to the public. Evans sued McCabe, alleging that McCabe served Decedent alcohol on the night he died, causing him to crash his car into a tree.3 In addition, Evans specifically alleged that McCabe, “their employees, staff and agents who served alcoholic beverages to [Decedent] ... knew him or should have…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Volusia County v. Aberdeen at Ormond BeachSupreme Court of Florida · 2000
  2. Moore v. MorrisSupreme Court of Florida · 1985
  3. Shaffran v. HolnessSupreme Court of Florida · 1957
  4. Ellis v. NGN of Tampa, Inc.Supreme Court of Florida · 1991
  5. Peoples Restaurant v. SaboSupreme Court of Florida · 1991

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Gonzalez v. Stoneybrook West Golf Club, LLCDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2017
  2. Petro Welt Trading ges.M.B.h v. Edward BrinkmannDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2024

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