Schooley v. Pinch’s Deli Market, Inc.
Washington Supreme Court
951 P.2d 749 (1998)
- Written by Kate Luck, JD
Facts
Russell Bowser, a 19-year-old, purchased four cases of beer at Pinch’s Deli Market, Inc. (Pinch’s Deli) (defendant) while with some of his friends. The store clerk did not ask to see Bowser’s identification. Bowser and his friends returned to Bowser’s house and drank the beer Bowser purchased. The group went out to the pool, and one of Bowser’s friends, Lori Schooley (plaintiff), dove into a section of the pool that was two feet deep. Schooley injured her spine and became quadriplegic. A Washington statute prohibited the sale of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. The purpose of the law was to protect the health and safety of minors and protect against the hazard of minors consuming alcohol. Schooley sued Pinch’s Deli for selling alcohol to a minor. Pinch’s Deli filed a motion for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. Schooley appealed, and the appellate court reversed. Pinch’s Deli appealed to the Washington Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Madsen, J.)
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