Tailgating: A Recipe for Torts and More

By Tanner Simkins   To many, tailgating is synonymous with football and big parties. Whether it is at an NCAA bowl game or a local NFL matchup, tailgating is cemented as an American tradition. In fact, over 50 million Americans annually participate in this social pre-game behavior. Naturally, tailgating has become highly commercialized. There is nearly $12 billion spent on tailgating activities annually. Some are so enthralled with the social block party experience that up to 35 percent of