Are parents liable for payment if their child is caught shoplifting?
Many state laws clearly state that parents have either a joint or sole responsibility to pay for their child’s act of theft. In other states, parents may be liable for a portion of the demand including for instance actual damages and/or attorney’s fees and the minor could be held liable for another portion such as the penalty amount.
Related Questions
- What if the child or their parents/guardians don’t know if the child is underinsured and the provider finds out only after the claim is submitted and payment is denied?
- Can parents be found liable for failing to get medical or psychological treatment for a minor child? If so, what can happen to the parents?
- Are parents or family members liable for the cost of care for their child or family member?
