Patrick T Reilly

February 15, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Even if the licensee is apportioned a minimal amount of liability and the AIP is assigned the majority of liability, the licensee will nevertheless be on the hook for the entire judgment. A savvy plaintiff will strive to establish dram shop liability against the licensee, recognizing that oftentimes the licensee may have more assets that could be used toward a judgment than those of an AIP.

By Patrick T. Reilly and Lauren E. Purcell

8 minute read

February 10, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania is one of the many jurisdictions that has long recognized a cause of action against liquor licensees, such as bars and restaurants, for civil damages for injuries to third parties arising out of the service of alcohol to customers. This is the concept commonly referred to as liquor liability or dram shop liability.

By Patrick T. Reilly and Lauren E. Purcell

7 minute read

February 17, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

On May 21, 2020, the legislature passed House Bill 327, which sought to provide some relief for the mountain of lost revenue that was typically generated by the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

By Patrick T. Reilly

6 minute read

February 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

When defending dram shop/liquor liability cases, one sees on a repeat basis some of the worst effects that the over-consumption of alcohol can have.

By Patrick T. Reilly and Lauren E. Purcell

7 minute read

January 20, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Alternative dispute resolution, and particularly mediation, is known to be an excellent tool for resolving high-exposure cases. From the defense perspective, parties use this tool to avoid substantial risk in favor of a more certain outcome, as well as to limit costs and fees. From the plaintiff's side, it is a way to limit time and effort that could otherwise be put to valuable use elsewhere.

By Patrick T. Reilly

8 minute read

January 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Alternative dispute resolution, and particularly mediation, is known to be an excellent tool for resolving high-exposure cases. From the defense perspective, parties use this tool to avoid substantial risk in favor of a more certain outcome, as well as to limit costs and fees. From the plaintiff's side, it is a way to limit time and effort that could otherwise be put to valuable use elsewhere.

By Patrick T. Reilly

8 minute read