Stafford v. Roadway
Annotate this CaseWhile intoxicated, Plaintiff stumbled and fell into a bonfire and suffered serious burns. Plaintiff brought an action for negligence and recklessness against Defendant, alleging that Defendant was negligent and reckless in allowing Plaintiff, who was underage, to drink alcohol at Defendant’s home to the point of intoxication and to attend the bonfire while intoxicated. The trial court entered judgment in favor of Defendant. Plaintiff appealed, arguing that the trial court erred in instructing the jury on contributory negligence because the doctrine was not a legally recognized defense for a claim involving service of alcohol to minors. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the trial court properly instructed the jury to consider whether the negligence of Plaintiff materially contributed to cause his injuries.
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