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Originally posted by White_Chocolate
According to a timeline of events created by the plaintiffs' attorneys based on evidence and depositions, Eberenz left home shortly after 9 a.m. on July 9 and arrived at Friday's around noon. Witnesses place him at the restaurant until around 8:30 p.m.
In answers to questions from the plaintiffs' attorneys in the case, Ohio Valley produced receipts for Eberenz showing he purchased six glasses of wine. Another interrogatory said restaurant officials believe someone else purchased a glass of wine for Eberenz.
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I can't judge the family either. The system allows them to do this. And given their pain & loss I am sure they are not the most objective.
However all of my family has spent sometime tending bar, and most of us at a Friday's, 7 glasses of wine in that amount of time could be considered reasonable. When a guest crosses the line it is hard for a bartender to tell, the person drinking has to take some responsibility. Not all people have the same tolerance.
And yes, bartenders can refuse to serve. I believe that is the case in almost all states.
PS. I know my sister calls the police anonymously if she tells someone not to drive and they do it anyway. But I think that is her conscience & moral obligation. The real culprit is the person who walks out the door and gets behind the wheel.
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