Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Re: Payment of Debts

Not unless he agreed in writing to do so. The most likely time that might have occurred is when he may have signed you into the hospital. If he signed accepting financial responsibility for you, he may be on the hook.

The creditor can't execute on his assets or wages without a judgment. If he is being pursued by a bill collector, have your son retain an attorney right away. That way he won't say or do anything that might compromise his rights or prospects for a better settlement.