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Permissive Use Liability in Automobile Accidents

WHAT IS “PERMISSIVE USE” LIABILITY? Permissive use liability is a form of imputed or vicarious liability created under the California Vehicle Code (Section 17150). This statute is one of several legal theories that hold the owner of a motor vehicle (often, but not limited to, an automobile) legally responsible for injuries caused by people using the… Read More »