What Is New York’s Dram Shop Law 11-101 and How Does It Protect Victims?

Understanding How New York Holds Alcohol Vendors Accountable Key Takeaways: New York’s Dram Shop Law (General Obligations Law § 11-101) allows people injured by an intoxicated person to seek compensation from the bar, restaurant, or vendor that unlawfully served the alcohol. Unlike ordinary negligence, a dram shop claim requires proof of an unlawful sale, resulting […]