Legal Question in Insurance Law in New York

liabilty issue 20 year son/daughter residing with in the household

If my son/daughter own their own vehicle and have their own insurance policy; fail to keep the policy in effect; due to lack of payment and then get into an accident; am I liable in any way? They reside in my home. They are 20.


Asked on 6/23/07, 7:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

Re: liabilty issue 20 year son/daughter residing with in the household

No. The family car doctrine was repealed when the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act was enacted. Of course, do not drive this car :-)

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Answered on 6/25/07, 8:07 am


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