Slager v. HWA Corp.

LAVORATO, Justice.

The sole issue here is whether comparative fault under Iowa Code chapter 668 (1987) has any application as a defense to a dram shop action under Iowa Code section 123.92. The district court ruled it did not. We agree and affirm.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

The following facts, which gave rise to these proceedings, are gleaned from the petition. On August 3, 1986, the defendant, HWA Corporation, owned and operated the College St. Club, a liquor establishment in Iowa City. On that date Ramon Jose DeSantiago, a minor, was sold and served intoxicating beverages at the…