an outdoor patio at a restaurant was the site of a postfootb

an outdoor patio at a restaurant was the site of a post-football game party for the local high school. anticipating many hungry fans, large quantities of picnic food were prepared and , at the appointed time, displayed buffet-style. unfortunately, rain began in the middle of the game. as a result, many spectators left the game and so the crowd for the post-game party was much smaller than anticipated. Much of the buffet food was not eaten. The restaurant owner wants to donate the lefovers to a shelter for homeless people? what legal issues should the restaurant consider before making the donation?

Solution

The major legal issue that the restaurant can face in such a situation is if someone was to get sick after consuming the food,there are chances that the restaurrant could be sued. food donations through federal Emergency Assistance Program has decreased over the years in the absence of stimulus money.

1. Issue of liability : As discussed above this is believed to be a major obstacle in the distribution of the left over. Restaurant owner though want to initiate this generous act of donation but with such a legal damage being anticipated its not worth the risk.

2. Issue of logistics: Most of the restaurants does not have enough capacity to either transport or storage space for the leftovers. This is important particularly in the case of highly perishable food items. Restaurant would reauire agecies to pick it up.