Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

My nephew had an accident while driving alone in my car
I gave my 17 year old nephew permission to drive my truck. He has an instruction permit which requires another licensed driver to be present with him while he drives; he did not have such a driver present and had an accident when he fell asleep at the wheel. Only property damage was involved. During my research of the law on fastcase.com, I found I am liable under statuatory law, case law and common law. My question is:
What defense(s) might I assert to limit my liability because the claimant's insurance company has made a claim against me? Is it true that the statuatory maximum that claimant can recover for property damage is $5,000?

Asked on 6/12/06, 10:22 pm

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

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Re: My nephew had an accident while driving alone in my car

There's no limit to your liability. Look up "negligent entrustment."

Answered on 6/13/06, 10:41 pm

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