Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

if a citizen sees a third party(automobile)damage a municipal asset(lightpole, hydrant, whatever) could the citizen file an insurance claim against the third party's insuror on behalf of the municipality?


Asked on 10/29/10, 1:23 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

No.

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Answered on 11/03/10, 1:26 pm
Diana Spektor SPEKTOR LAW CORPORATION

No. You have no standing to file a claim on behalf of a municipality. You may contact the municipality and inform them of the damage and the municipality will take action on their own behalf.

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Answered on 11/03/10, 1:39 pm
Richard T. Rosenstein, Esq. ROSENSTEIN LAW OFFICES 1-888-500-5291

You do not have legal standing to initiate any claims on behalf of the local governmental entity. However, as a concerned citizen, you could contact the governmental entity and inform it of any issues.

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Answered on 11/03/10, 1:52 pm
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

You can try a Qui Tam action, where you can represent the government in your own name. They are rather complicated.

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Answered on 11/03/10, 2:18 pm


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