Actually, it seems as if my body may have been inspired by Talkback and is going on strike and filing suit.....apparently, unfair labor practices. Just got the paperwork today. Led by a lovesick heart it seems internal organs were subject to severe overcrowding, received no pay, little recognition, and worked 24/7 without a break for over five decades. (GI tract experienced "ocassional irregularity", so is seeking reduced reimbursement.)

McDonald's, Ben and Jerry's, and even Talkback were named as co-defendants in contributing to poor conditions. Guess I better "step away from the computer" and get some exercise?!?

But seriously, having worked my way through college as a restaurant manager, it can be extremely difficult even under the best of conditions to control service (one table orders a pitcher of beer, and patron "A" guzzles 4 glasses immediately before leaving, while Patron B drinks responsibly, if at all). This is not to excuse irresponsible bartenders, or Patron B for letting them leave. The best resource is prevention and personal responsibility. I actually am in favor of the new ignition locks, which will prohibit a driver from starting a car if BAC exceeds the legal limit.

Wow! I never realized it was illegal for a bar to serve me!

We all griped about the seemingly light sentence this individual got. Case of justice finally being carried out in civil court?

I have been following this case - didn't the first articles say that the accidetn happened at 2:40 AM? And didn't she leave the brickyard like 20 minutes after closing? How could she have had time to have a few rounds at either iron hill or DH? Are you just guessing? If not, you should speak up because it would probably be helpful to the bartenders at the brickyard if it comes out that she really went over the limit drinking after hours with friends.

I'm still trying to figure out whether your post is serious or a joke! The parents, knowing the daughter had a suspended license, left the car for her to drive home from a bar, they are being sued and you think that it's frivolous. After this lawsuit they can expect another frivolous lawsuit from their auto insurer!!

Can't get blood from a stone, so sue the stone's parents and the bar. Shes' going to jail so you gotta pick somebody with deeper pockets.

Personal responsiblity surrenders, again.

By no means do I think that the families are entitled to nothing. I think financial restitution in some sort is very appropriate, however, I think they're looking in the wrong rabbit hole. They'll most likely win too.