Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

While sitting around a table with friends (table was full with beer, food, and personal laptops) I accidentally knocked over a beer that eventually came in contact with a friend's computer. The computer broke and he is saying that I need to pay in full for a brand new computer.

Does the owner of the computer assume the risk of a spill by placing his expensive laptop on the table? Is the person (myself) who accidentally knocked over beer 100% at fault? How is something like this generally replaced and paid for?

Any advice would be great, thanks!


Asked on 9/09/11, 2:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

There is an argument to be made that one who places his tech on a table with beverages thereby assumes the risk of spillage. The counter-argument is that you were negligent. Situations like this are generally handled and paid for either by your homeowners or renters insurance carrier, or his.

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Answered on 9/09/11, 2:48 pm
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

50-50 comparative fault.

Split it.

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Answered on 9/11/11, 7:45 pm


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