Buxton v. Alexander

The issue here is whether, when an intoxicated defendant executed a settlement and indemnity agreement with the injured plaintiffs, the 1972 "name and retain” amendment to the dramshop statute precludes further claim against a tavern owner.

The facts are that on July 12, 1972, while a pedestrian in a parking lot in Mancelona, plaintiff, Roger Buxton, was struck by a car operated by defendant Loretta Alexander, and owned by her and her husband, defendant James Alexander.

On November 7, 1973, plaintiff and his wife started suit, claiming defendant, Loretta Alexander, drove negligently causing…