Court Strikes Down Law Immunizing Social Hosts From Liability for Drunken Guest's Actions

The Oregon Court of Appeals struck down a state law providing immunity to social hosts who provide alcohol to visibly intoxicated guests, reviving a worker’s tort action against her supervisor and employer for her injuries. Case: Schutz v. La Costita III, No. 521, 11/01/2017 Facts: Ashley Schutz began working as an office manager for O'Brien Constructors in September 2008. She reported to several project managers, but primarily dealt with Keeley O'Brien, who was the son of the company's owner.  Her work shift normally ended at 5 p.m., and O'Brien invited her on se...