California · Vehicle Code
VEH §17709: (a) No person, or group of persons collectively, shall incur liability for a minor’s negligent or wrongful act or omission under Sections 17707 and 17708 in any amount exceeding fifteen thousand dolla
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This statute limits liability for damages caused by a minor's negligent or wrongful acts to specified dollar amounts per accident, and prohibits punitive damages against parents or guardians for the minor's conduct.
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