REYNOLDS V. HICKS
951 P.2d 761 (1998)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Reynolds (P) appealed a decision, which granted Hicks' (D), motion
for summary judgment in P's personal injury action.
FACTS: Jamie and Anna were married in 1988 in Seattle. Three hundred people attended the
wedding including their underage nephew Steven Hicks. Wine and champagne were served at the
reception. A jury could have found that Steven consumed alcohol at the reception despite
claims that the bar was hosted at all times. At midnight, Steven left the reception in his
sister's car and was involved in an auto accident with Reynolds (P). P and his family
alleged that Jamie and Anna (D) were negligent in serving alcoholic drinks to Steven. The
suit against Steven and his sister was settled. Ds moved for summary judgment; Washington
law does not extend social liability for furnishing alcohol to a minor to third persons
injured by the intoxicated minor. Ps contend that a duty is owed by statutory authority
RCW66.44.270. D was granted a summary judgment and appealed asking for allowance of a cause
of action for third persons who are injured by an intoxicated minor against the social host.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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