What would your theories of liability be? Could you overcome the potential defense? Would anyone that you are intending to sue have a potential defense?  William owns a bar in downtown New Orleans, LA. William instructs his bartenders to serve anyone regardless of age. However, he tells his bartenders that they are not to serve anyone who is visibly intoxicated. William hires Michael, a felon with multiple convictions for the crime of Delivery of Alcohol to Minors, to be a bar tender. One night William is not at the bar. Jenny, who is only 18, comes into the bar. Michael serves Jenny drinks until she is so intoxicated she can barely stand. At around midnight Jenny stumbles out of the bar into the road and is hit by a car. Jenny is killed instantly. The autopsy shows that Jenny's blood alcohol level at the time of death was .28%. Imagine that you are a plaintiff's lawyer. Jenny's parents have come into your office and want your help. Who would you sue? 

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