Legal Opinion

Russo v. Plant City Moose Lodge No. 1668

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided June 23, 1995No. 94-03142PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

THREADGILL, Judge.

Appellant Marie Russo, individually and as personal representative of the estate of her deceased husband, appeals the final summary judgment entered in favor of Appellee, Plant City Moose Lodge. Russo brought a wrongful death action alleging that the Moose Lodge served alcohol to Gayle Haynes, a habitual drinker. After consuming alcohol at the Moose Lodge, Haynes struck and killed her husband, Pasquale Russo, with his vehicle. She argues that under section 768.125, Florida Statutes (1991)1, the Moose Lodge is liable for the death. We disagree and affirm.

In affirming the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Peoples Restaurant v. SaboSupreme Court of Florida · 1991
  2. Roster v. MoultonDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1992

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Fritsch v. Rocky Bayou Country Club, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2001
  2. Fleuridor v. Surf CaféDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2001
  3. Saunders v. Neighborhood Restaurant PartnersDistrict Court, M.D. Florida · 2023

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