Parent responsibility in DUI
My daughter had a DUI in 2003, did probation and all that was required by the court. My 18 year old daughter had insurance as a driver, my name was on the title, my husband's name on the insurance.There were 3 passengers in the car who sustained minor injuries. 2 claims were settled very quickly
by the insurance company, the 3rd is ongoing. That passenger was in the front seat, she was alledgedly drunk, and not wearing a seat belt - cut her lip on the dashboard. Case has been ongoing - but - against my daughter. Last week the insurance company informed me that I am being sued also because my name was on the title of the car. Why can I be sued?
I had nothing to do with the accident.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Parent responsibility in DUI
Since you were the rehistered owner of the car you could be found negligent for allowing your daughter to drive the car because the car is considered a dangerous instrumentality in Florida.
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