Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

who is responsible and why?

I cosign a car loan for my father, therefore this car is resgistered under my name and my father's name. He has the key to the car all the times and has insurance under his name. The insurance policy exclude me and my sisetr, we don't live with my father. One day my sister took the car without anyone permission and got into an accident and now the other party is going to sue me. My father insurance refuse to pay, because she is excluded. The other party attorney sent me a letter, asking me if I have any other insurance, I do, for my own car. State Farm is my insurance.Does State Farm have lagal obligation to defend me? I'm cofused. I don't know what to do. Please help.


Asked on 9/13/04, 1:52 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: who is responsible and why?

Does your sister have insurance on her vehicles?

Yes, your auto insurer MIGHT defend you (you are required to put new autos on your policy so there may be a dispute on this).

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Answered on 9/13/04, 7:10 am
Barry Snyder Snyder Law

Re: who is responsible and why?

State Farm might defend you but you need to take all information to your insurance agent for State Farm and have them submit it to the company. Your maximum liability, as an owner of a vehicle, is $15,000.

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Answered on 9/13/04, 11:23 am
Donald Holben Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Re: who is responsible and why?

You need to make appointment with attorney and run over all facts and information. You need to tender this claim to your insurance carrier, however, you might want to wait until you see an attorney. Do not wait.

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Answered on 9/13/04, 1:26 pm


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