Bishop v. Carpenter's Local Union 126, C-070591 (6-13-2008)

# Bishop v. Carpenter's Local Union 126 **What Happened** A person named Bishop filed a wrongful termination claim involving Carpenter's Local Union #126 and Stricker's Grove, a business. The case centered on whether these organizations could be held responsible for injuries or damages related to alcohol service. **What the Court Decided** The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the union and business. The court found that the union did not actually sell alcohol, so it couldn't be held legally responsible as a seller. The court also said Stricker's Grove was protected by Ohio law because Bishop couldn't prove that an intoxicated patron was noticeably drunk when served alcohol. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling clarifies that organizations can't be held liable for alcohol-related harm unless someone can clearly demonstrate the person was visibly intoxicated when served. For workers, this means employers and unions have some legal protection in cases involving alcohol service, but only if they follow proper procedures and can show customers weren't obviously intoxicated.