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In a recent decision the Washington Court of Appeals upheld dismissal of a personal injury claim as time barred.[1] The plaintiff’s attorney named and served Elizabeth Loeliger rather than Elisabeth Loeliger. Read the rest of this entry »

This question comes up occasionally. The answer is generally, no. Read the rest of this entry »

A parent is liable for injury caused by a family member driver (typically a minor) if

1. The vehicle is owned, provided, or maintained by a parent
2. for the general use, pleasure, and convenience of family members
3. a family member for whom the vehicle is maintained was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, and
4. the vehicle was operated with express or implied consent of the parent.[1]

Even if the vehicle is being used in an unauthorized manner at the time of the accident the parent may still be liable. [2]

The parent may also be liable for a third person operating such a vehicle if a family member entrusted the vehicle to the third person, such as a non-family member driving the vehicle to run an errand for the family. [3]

[2] Cameron v. Downs, 32 Wn.App. 875 (1982).

[3] Cameron v. Downs; Davis v. Browne, 20 Wn.2d 219 (1944).