Grady v. Cedar Side Inn, Inc.

Plaintiff seeks recovery from defendants for serving alcohol to Joshua Lee Elliot (Elliot) while Elliot was visibly intoxicated. Elliot, while under the influence of alcohol, was involved in a single-car accident causing injuries to plaintiff, a passenger in Elliot’s car. At issue is whether plaintiff can recover from defendants for his injuries, notwithstanding the fact that he “participated in” Elliot’s intoxication by purchasing alcohol for Elliot. The trial court granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff appealed, and the Court of Appeals reversed. Grady v. Cedar Side…