Legal Question in Personal Injury in Ohio

Parental liability for 20 year old child

Our daughter is 20 years old and still lives at home. The car she drives is in my name. She has liability insurance, but if she were involved in an accident, can I be sued since the car is in my name? If the car were in her name, could we still be sued since she lives with us, or since she is 20 years old, we could not be held responsible?


Asked on 7/15/06, 11:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Parental liability for 20 year old child

Since the car is in your name you may be named as a Defendant for neglegent entrustment.The Plaintiff would go after her insurance first and if that were not enough they could then go after yours. If the car were in her name you would then should have no liability. Once she turned 18 she is responsible for her own actions and you are merely the landlord. Have a great day.

Gregg Manes

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Answered on 7/16/06, 10:31 am


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