QUESTION
My son went to a sleepover and the parent let them light off fireworks. A neighbor’s car was damaged. Now they are suing me. Is that legal?
Asked on Nov 03rd, 2021 on Personal Injury - New York
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My son went for a sleepover and the parent gave both boys fireworks. They were 14. A neighbor’s car had ash burn in the hood. Now the neighbor is suing me for damages. This was not malicious or willingly. It was an accident. Can they sue me? Should they be suing my child? Really they should be suing the supervising parent who gave the teens the fireworks and watched them light them off. Is that an option for the plaintiff?
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Automobile Accidents Attorney serving New York, NY
Partner at
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
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Can they sue you? Yes. Should they be suinig the parents who furnished your son with the fireworks instead? Yes. There is no legal duty in New York for parents to supervise their children. Putting the lawsuit aside, the parents of all the children involved ought to pool their resources and reimburse the neighbor for the damage caused by the fireworks (which are illegal in New York).
Best regards,
Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq.
Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC
61 Broadway, Suite 2220
New York, NY 10006
(212) 226-6662
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Answered on Nov 22nd, 2021 at 8:26 AM