Chicago Basset On-Premise Server Practice Test

Which of the following describes a situation that would not invoke Dram Shop liability?

1. The patron was served alcohol despite being visibly intoxicated

2. The vendor only provided a beverage dispensing apparatus

3. The vendor sold liquor to a known underage customer

4. The vendor neglected to check ID

The correct answer is: The vendor only provided a beverage dispensing apparatus

The situation that would not invoke Dram Shop liability is accurately described by the choice indicating that the vendor only provided a beverage dispensing apparatus. This situation implies that the vendor did not actively serve or sell alcoholic beverages directly to consumers, and thus they cannot be held liable under Dram Shop laws. Dram Shop liability typically pertains to instances where alcohol is sold or served to patrons in a manner that contributes to harm caused by intoxicated individuals, such as serving someone who is visibly intoxicated or underage. In this context, providing a beverage dispensing apparatus alone does not indicate participation in the act of serving alcohol nor does it imply any responsibility for the patrons' consumption habits or the consequences thereof. Therefore, this situation distinctly falls outside the typical parameters of Dram Shop liability. The other scenarios either involve serving alcohol to intoxicated individuals, knowingly serving underage patrons, or failing to check IDs, all of which can lead to liability under Dram Shop laws.