Lyons v. Nasby

Recognizing a duty by a provider of alcoholic beverages to protect a consumer from his own intoxication denigrates the concept of individual responsibility, encourages overindulgence, and contravenes public policy. Accordingly, I respectfully dissent.

Petitioner’s first claim is grounded in common law negligence. We must examine, therefore, whether her son, Timothy Lyons, could have recovered for his injuries had he survived. Until recently, the common law provided no remedy against one who furnished liquor to a person who voluntarily became intoxicated and consequently injured himself or…