Friesenhaan V. Ryan Case Summary

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Case: Stephen G. Ryan and Sandra Ryan, Individually and as the natural parents of Sabrina A. Ryan, a Minor, and Stephen G. Ryan, as Temporary Administrator of the Estate of Sabrina A. Ryan, Deceased, Appellants, v. Frederick Friesenhahn, Nancy Friesenhahn and Todd Friesenhahn, Appelless, 911 S.W.2d 113 (1995)
Facts: Sabrina A. Ryan, a minor attended a party, became intoxicated and was involved in a fatal accident after leaving the party. The parents on the minor brought action for wrongful death, negligence, and gross negligence against Nancy and Frederick Friesenhahn, parents of the minor, who hosted the party and Todd Friesenhahn, minor who held an “open invitation” party at his parent’s house. According to the Ryan’s’ petition, Nancy and