Can you file a civil case against a tavern in Pa?

someone was in a tavern for 8 hours. Was never turned off. After leaving the bar wreaked and was charged with DUI with a .208 blood level. should not the bar be held on this as much as the drinker. I thought there where laws that they could shut you off after too much booze. and this person does not hold booze well. you could tell by the eyes alone when he';s corked.Can you file a civil case against a tavern in Pa?
I suppose if the drunkard in question asked the tavern keeper to take responsibilty for the drunk's well-being, and the keeper agreed to do so. Otherwise, no. If PA has a ';dram shop'; law, the law exists for the protection of innocent parties injured by the drunk, not or the protection of the drunk. Therefore, if PA has a dram shop law it would give rise to a private cause of action only for the innocent victim and not for the drunkard.Can you file a civil case against a tavern in Pa?
Did the person crash into you? If not, forget a lawsuit.





The person in question never had to drink the alcohol.
Did the bartender pour the drinks down his throat? If not then it was his own fault and his own responsibility.