Am I Liable for Drunk Guests at My Party?

So you’re throwing a party this weekend, can you be held  liable for the actions of a drunk guest and the harm they cause themselves or to others?  

Generally speaking, in Ohio, social hosts are not responsible for the actions of intoxicated adults or the harm they cause to others.  However, social hosts are liable for the injuries to — and caused by — intoxicated minors.  This is true even if all you did was allow the party to be held at your house.  This is why they say “parents who hosts, lose the most.”

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