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Parents Arrested for Death Involving Drunk Teenagers

As discussed in an insightful article by Steve Brown, one of the fine attorneys at Lilly, O’Toole & Brown, alcohol and teenagers do not mix well. And when parents of the teenagers provide the alcohol, the results can be disastrous.

The parents of a Sarasota High School student were arrested recently on charges they provided alcohol to teenagers at a house party that ended with the death of an 18-year-old. The parents bought the beer for nine teenagers, watched the teens play beer games and never tried to slow down the drinking, according to the arrest reports.

A fight started at the home and some of the teens were injured. As discussed in the Lilly, O’Toole & Brown newsletter, the potential liability here is great, but the criminal aspect is even more disturbing.
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