Under San Diego's Social Host ordinances, parents, homeowners, and other social hosts can he held criminally and civilly liable to harm caused by underage drinkers. What is Social Host Liability in California?

Holding Parents and Homeowners Liable for Harm Caused by Underage Drinking


What is Social Host Liability?

California law prohibits furnishing of alcoholic beverages to underage persons. However, California law is extremely watered down because in order to impose legal liability, the minor being served alcohol has to be obviously intoxicated. There are numerous California cases where criminal and civil cases have been tossed out of court because of this high legal standard. All of these laws target the provision of alcoholic beverages to underage persons.

How are San Diego's Social Host Liability Laws different?

In contrast, social host liability laws (also known as teen party ordinances, hose party ordinances, loud or unruly gathering ordinances, or response costs ordinances) target the location in which underage drinking takes place. Social host liability laws hold non-commercial individuals responsible for underage drinking events on property they own, lease, or otherwise control.

What cities in San Diego County have Social Host ordinances?

Who can be held liable under Social Host Laws?


The Turley Law Firm understands that you have questions about your rights and safety, and are probably concerned about a loved one or teen that has been injured in an alchohol related event. We are committed to fighting to get you the justice you deserve, and maybe help you regain your peace of mind in the process. Contact The Turley Law Firm today to discuss your case with a San Diego Social Host Liability lawyer.




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