Young v. Caravan Corporation

On March 4, 1978, 19-year-old Richard C. Young was killed in a 1-car automobile accident. For several hours prior to his death, Young had been drinking at the Caravan Restaurant and Lounge (Caravan) south of Everett. A Washington State Toxicology Laboratory report indicated that, at the time of his death, Young's blood alcohol content was .21 percent.

Decedent's mother, as personal representative of his estate, brought a wrongful death action against Caravan. Mrs. Young alleged the restaurant was negligent in serving alcoholic beverages to a minor who was obviously intoxicated and that…