Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
Auto Liability
If someone were to give another cash in order to buy a car, and then that person caused an accident in which somebody were to die... could the family of the deceased legally sue the person who gave the other one the cash to buy the car?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Auto Liability
The victim can sue the person who drove the car and the person whose name is on the title of the car.
I hope this helps,
Nima Taradji
Re: Auto Liability
I disagree with Attorney Taradji. Depending on the facts, a person can be liable for negligent entrustment of a vehicle. If you knew that this driver was dangerous driver and you provided a car to him you and an accident happened, you could be held responsible. In theory, if he was a known dangerous driver and you provided him cash for the sole purpose of buying a car, the doctrine of negligent entrustment might be extended to cover such facts. However, I am unaware of any Illinois case that has extended the doctrine of negligent entrustment that far.
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