Lackey v. Healthamerica Alabama, L.P.

The question presented is whether Heal-thAmerica Alabama, a limited partnership, sold, gave, or otherwise disposed of alcoholic beverages to another contrary to law, so as to subject itself to liability under the Dram Shop Act, Code 1975, § 6-5-71.

HealthAmerica contracted with River-chase Country Club for Riverchase to organize and cater a party on Riverchase’s premises to be hosted by HealthAmerica. Riverchase is licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dispense alcoholic beverages; HealthAmerica is not such a licensee. At the party hosted by Heal-thAmerica, Riverchase employees…