Sammie Rajpari Mallack Jaber Madison Levine UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND BEHIND BARS

 Kirk Benton : stabbed  Alex Jacobs : stabbed Kirk  Deanna Wells : Alex's girlfriend & Kirks ex  Lou Dempsy : seller of alcohol to underage Eric  Eric Howe: bought alcohol  Abel & Paula Benton: kirks parents who are suing Lou BENTON V. DEMPSEY: WHO’S WHO

 Eric bought kegs of alcohol to a party where many teenagers showed up to drink  Alex stabbed Kirk in the back with a pocket knife at a party under the influence of alcohol  Lou sold alcohol to Eric  didn't ask for ID  knew he was underage  knew it was illegal  provided about 100 cups for a party WHAT HAPPENED?

 Laws:  selling alcohol to underage teens  illegal possession of alcohol under 21 -unless at home  if injured-you can sue the illegal alcohol seller  Other cases:  Hacker v. Anytown American Legion- seller is liable  Martinez v. Smith- seller is liable if any injuries occur LAWS & PREVIOUS CASES

BASIC ALCOHOL INFO Impairs coordination & judgment Heavy drinking leads to violence Teenagers are more effected by alcohol then adults Adolescents should avoid alcohol completely One standard drink: 12oz of beer Cups at the kegger were 16oz Kirk & Alex both had at least 3 drinks

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 Outcome: Lou is held responsible because he knew what he was doing and that it was illegal but he did it anyways. OUR OUTCOME: BENTON V. DEMPSEY