Car damaged by child - can I sue the parents?
I was parked in a public pay and display car park when a car reversed into the space next to me. Once the car had stopped (and the engine had been turned off) a child of about six hit my car with the rear door, causing a lot of damage.
The mother was deeply apologetic and offered to pay and sort the damage out, but I have since heard from her husband (who wasn't there) who told me that they will not be paying or entertaining a damage claim against their insurance.
The husband says that the car was parked and the damage was caused by a child. He says the car wasn't moving and that they cannot be held responsible for the actions of their child in this instance. Is this cortrect?
The mother was deeply apologetic and offered to pay and sort the damage out, but I have since heard from her husband (who wasn't there) who told me that they will not be paying or entertaining a damage claim against their insurance.
The husband says that the car was parked and the damage was caused by a child. He says the car wasn't moving and that they cannot be held responsible for the actions of their child in this instance. Is this cortrect?
Asked on 11 September 2013 by matthewd
Answered by
Honest John
No. The mother is responsible for the action of the child. Sue her. www.moneyclaim.gov.uk
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