Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Stolen car liability

Several years ago my car was stolen and crashed by the thieves. Today I received a notice that during the course of the theft a hit and run was committed, and stating that I am responsible for the $1700.00 in damages. The car was not insured for theft at the time, and I was not asked to pay for many other damages that the thieves caused. Am I responsible for this?


Asked on 8/12/99, 7:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Stolen car liability

No, the law is very clear here. You are not responsible for damages caused by a thief. I have litigated this very issue dozens of times.

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Answered on 8/18/99, 12:57 am


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