Widow Can't Seek Remedy From Husband's Co-Worker, Tavern Operator

The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine ruled that a widow could not pursue a civil suit against her late husband’s co-worker for throwing a punch that led to his death, nor could she sue the tavern proprietor who had furnished both men with alcohol. Case: Fama v. Bob’s LLC, No. 2024 ME 73, 09/24/2024, published. Facts: Elliot Fama worked for Sanford Contracting, a Massachusetts-based business. In October 2020, Fama traveled to Maine with some co-workers, including Robert Clarke. Sanford paid for the workers to stay at a hotel in Scarborough. On Oct. 28, 2020, Fama and Clarke ...