Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia
parents responsibility
in va can i sue the parents for the damage done to my car when stolen by juveniles?
Asked on 4/08/00, 3:51 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Marshall
Durrette, Irvin & Bradshaw, P.L.C.
Re: parents responsibility
Yes, so long as the minor live with the parents being sued, and you show that the damage to your property was willful or malicious. The maximum recovery is limited to $2500 by statute (8.01-44, Code of Va.) You also have a cause of action against the minor(s), but that has different hurdles and may be worthless,depending on whether there are any assets.
Answered on 4/21/00, 5:05 pm
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