QUESTION
Am I able to sue the parent of a minor for punitive damages in an assault with a deadly weapon case for negligence
Asked on Jan 01st, 2023 on Assault - Michigan
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I am the victim of an assault with a machete committed by a minor who's mother recorded him saying he intended to do bodily harm to me and was negligent by allowing him access to a deadly weapon and giving him transportation to my home with the weapon in the car where he did do physical harm to me I want her to be held responsible as well as him and I want to sue her fr punitive damages for negligence and malice for giving him access to weapons and bringing him her knowing his intentions
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Detroit, MI
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The simple answer is "Yes". You can sue anyone for anything. The real question is, "Is it worthwhile to sue?" Can you win a case against her? It certainly sounds like it from what you have said. A more important question is whether she has any money to pay you after you win a lawsuit. Sometimes a homeowner's home insurance policy might cover something like this. We would be glad to look in to this case further for you, or you can find a different attorney here.
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2023 at 6:44 AM
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