Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Re: who can be sued for wrongful death?

Don't be quick to assume somebody has no money, maybe they have insurance or assets that can be discovered through an appropriate investigation.

But if they don't, there's no point in suing them.

Re: who can be sued for wrongful death?

Of course not. Only those liable can be sued. If they have no money, too bad. Just investigate to confirm the reality of Would you think it was right to be sued if your cousin harmed someone without any connection to you, just because you have money and he doesn't? Parents can be sued for conduct of children, but that's because they are legal responsible for them.

Re: who can be sued for wrongful death?

Of course not. Only those liable can be sued. If they have no money, too bad. Just investigate to confirm the reality of the financial status. Would you think it was right to be sued if your cousin harmed someone without any connection to you, just because you have money and he doesn't? Parents can be sued for conduct of children, but that's because they are legal responsible for them.