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    Default Parental liability with regard to minors

    A purely hypothetical situation - If a minor (lets say 16) was injured or worse while in the company or automobile of an 18 year old friend, would the parents of said 16 year old have a civil case toward the family of the 18 year old, if they were not aware that the 16 year old was in the company of the other person? Given that the other person is 18, could his familiy still be held liable if they knew this and did not inform the family of the 16 year olds whereabouts while with the 18 year old? Do they have a duty to do this, or is it solely on the head of the 18 and 16 year old? Obviously the 18 year old is still a dependant. Thanks for any response.

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    Default Responsibility for Adult Children

    Ad 18, the child would be considered an adult, and would not be considered under parental supervision. The parents might be liable under a different theory (e.g., if their adult child were driving their car and caused an accident, they may be liable under state laws of owner liability.)

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    Thanks for the information. I wasn't sure whether or not the dependant status put the 18 year old's family at risk or not (from the 16 year old's family if something should happen).

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