Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio

Unlicensed Minor driving and in accident

Someone gave my17yr. old son permmission to drive their car and they knew he did not have a license. He had an accident. Can I be made responsible for any damages?


Asked on 8/25/07, 9:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward DiCato Edward DiCato Attorney at Law

Re: Unlicensed Minor driving and in accident

Under certain circumstances an adult parent can be responsible for damages caused by a minor child. I believe that the limit to this is now $20,000.00 (but not totally sure w/out looking up). However, the person that lent the car has full exposure for negligent entrustment.

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Answered on 8/26/07, 4:04 am


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