Legal Question in Personal Injury in Indiana

I need to find out my sister's son playing hit my son in the face with a stick as kids will do so my son threw a chair at him and it hits her car and put a small dent in it and she is now suing me for damages to the car in which she now no longer has possession of and this all took place outside my home in the driveway.

I need to know how much if any of the bill am I held for since she more less had the kid in her possession and she was responsible for them and I did not know what happen till she and the neighbor told me what happen.


Asked on 8/25/11, 7:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
terrence rubino rubino ruman crosmer smith and sersic

in indiana a parent is liable for damages caused by the intentional acts of their child. the limit used to be 3k. i haven't looked at the statute lately but have a vague recollection of that limit maybe being increased to 5k. HOWEVER, you should contact your homeowners insurance company as it may cover the damage. your son did not intend to damage the car as he was throwing the chair at the other child and therefore his act re the car would fall under negligence and your homeowner's ins should cover. ps - your sister needs to get a better focus on life and you should forgive her for suing you.

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Answered on 8/30/11, 5:47 am


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