If an adult serves a minor alcohol and which ends up causing alcohol induced brain damage, what are the consequences?

Are homeowners in Connecticut who serve liquor to a minor who suffers alcohol induced brain damage liable for his or her injuries?

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Connecticut law states that under some circumstances, adults have an obligation to refrain from intentionally or negligently furnishing alcohol to minors since there is a presumption that the latter lack the ability to fully appreciate the risks associated with impairment. This applies to adults who assume the role of purveyor in a bar or social host in their homes.  Bohan v. Last, 236 Conn. 670, 681, 674 A.2d 839 (1996) The courts in Connecticut impose liability on purveyors of alcohol such as social hosts to minors or third parties who are injured if there's a direct link between the serving of the alcohol and the ensuing damages flowing from the minor's consumption of the liquor.  The fact that a minor consumes alcohol does not insulate those who furnish alcohol to him from being liable for alcohol-induced brain damage or other injuries.

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