QUESTION
Can I file a personal injury lawsuit against parents of student who assaulted physically my child out of schools grounds?
Asked on Oct 26th, 2019 on Personal Injury - New York
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My child assaulted physically out of schools grounds by another student
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Automobile Accidents Attorney serving New York, NY
Partner at
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
4 Awards
You may not. In New York, a parent may not be held legally responsible for the acts (intentional and/or negligent) of their child.
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Jonathan R. Ratchik
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
61 Broadway, Suite 2220
New York, NY 10006
(212) 226-6662
Answered on Oct 28th, 2019 at 10:52 AM