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.

