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The Auto Owner’s Liability for “Permissive Uses”

VEHICLE OWNER LIABILITY FOR PERMISSIVE USE OF A VEHICLE Under California law, motor vehicle owners are liable for the negligent acts (and accidents) of any person who operates the vehicle with the owner’s consent. The California vehicle code also creates similar liability for bailees, meaning people who rent out (or lease) automobiles that belong to another… Read More »