If consumption of large quantities of alcoholic beverages over time causes serious health problems a consumer may not recover in tort against the beverage makers because of she assumed the risk.

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The assumption of risk defense may be used by alcoholic beverage manufacturers as a defense in product liability cases. If a consumer voluntarily consumes alcohol knowing the risks associated with it, they may not be able to recover damages from the beverage makers. However, there are certain exceptions to this defense such as when the beverage makers fail to provide adequate warning of the risks associated with alcohol consumption.

If Consumption of Large Quantities of Alcoholic Beverages Over Time