Opinion ID: 197635
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Heading: The Liquor Liability Exclusion

Text: 27 United National also seeks a declaratory judgment that, to the extent that Burke's claims arise out of Penuche's sale or service of alcoholic beverages, coverage is precluded by a liquor liability exclusion. This exclusion bars claims for bodily injury or property damages for which the insured or his indemnitee may be held liable ... as a person or organization engaged in the business of manufacturing, distributing, selling or serving alcoholic beverages. However, in his Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, Burke admitted [t]here is no allegation or evidence that Tousley or Penuche's would be liable for bodily injury by reason of the 'violation of any statute, ordinance or regulation' pertaining to the sale of alcohol. In the face of this concession, United National's request for a declaration on its liquor liability exclusion is superfluous. Under no reasonable construction of Burke's complaint is Penuche's being sued for negligently furnishing alcoholic beverages.