I have a kind of silly question...
Because of licensing regulations in my area, I don't sell my cakes (long story). But a friend asked me to make a cake for a brithday party for her child and I agreed to - as a favor.
When I was telling my husband about it tonight, he brought up an interesting point - would I be responsile if someone gots sick (g-d forbid!) from eating something I made that they ate at a party, or was given to them - even if I didn't sell it? what would the liability be?
I would think not. Unless you're using a raw egg filling, the chances of someone getting sick from a baked good are near zero.
I asked my girlfriend the same thing, she works on the Workforce Development Board dealing business for the state of Florida. She told me that if you're not licensed and the person purchases something from you, it's THEIR responsibility.
Think of hiring an unlicensed, uninsured roofing contractor. You give him the money and he does the worst job ever but he completes the work. If you complain to the State they will tell you, "was he licensed?" and if you say no, you assume the responsibility.
Same thing in this case. The buyer always assumes the responsibility if they don't hire a licensed, bonded, insured, etc worker.
But honestly as long as you're not handling raw chicken while decorating your cake, you should have no worries.
And also anyone can sue anyone for any reason. Doesn't make it right though. I've thought about this too but everyone is right, you really don't have much to worry about, especially if you aren't "selling" the cake.
Well, it wouldn't but that's my point. People can sue you for whatever they want but it doesn't make it right or mean you should worry so much about something that you don't do it.
Quote by @%username% on %date%
%body%