Son Can't Sue Mother's Employer for Fatal Accident

A California appellate court ruled that the son of a restaurant worker could not maintain a wrongful death action against her employer for allegedly encouraging her to drink throughout her shift before attempting to drive home. Case: Contreras Curiel Corp. v. Superior Court (G.S.), No. D077407, 09/17/2020, unpublished. Facts: The Contreras Curiel Corp. owns and operates Karina's Mexican Seafood. Raeanne Cruz worked as a server at the restaurant. Customers can buy alcohol for employees. The restaurant had a policy requiring employees to consume any alcoholic beverages afte...