Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Practice Exam

What type of liability can arise from food poisoning or claims related to alcoholic beverages?

1. Employers liability

2. Products liability

3. Medical liability

4. Independent contractor liability

The correct answer is: Products liability

The correct answer is products liability. This type of liability pertains to the responsibility of businesses for the safety of products they provide to consumers, including food and drinks served at events. If a guest suffers from food poisoning or an intoxication-related incident due to contamination or negligence associated with the food or alcoholic beverages provided, the event organizer or venue may be held accountable under products liability. This liability encompasses any harm caused by products that are found to be defective or unsafe. In the context of a meeting or event, the food and beverages served are considered products, and any issues related to their safety fall under this category. The other types of liability mentioned do not directly relate to the responsibilities surrounding food and beverage safety in the same way. Employers liability is focused on employee-related incidents in the workplace, medical liability pertains to healthcare providers and their duty to patients, and independent contractor liability involves the responsibilities of third-party contractors, which would not typically cover food and beverage safety in an event setting.