tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18602421.post3545428104243381628..comments2024-02-26T01:14:09.629-05:00Comments on The Poop: The Case the Lawyers Are Talking AboutPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13932935744358253976noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18602421.post-35278318654547182232010-11-06T11:55:58.795-04:002010-11-06T11:55:58.795-04:00Practically speaking, the parents are going to pay...Practically speaking, the parents are going to pay the judgment entered against the child, unless it's really exorbitant and/or the parents simply don't have the money. You're of course right that naming the child as a defendant can be used to put pressure on the parents to settle.Daminonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18602421.post-59339581014422826872010-11-05T13:44:54.863-04:002010-11-05T13:44:54.863-04:00What if bringing a lawsuit against the child is th...What if bringing a lawsuit against the child is the way to win a financial judgment from the parents?<br /><br />If they only sued the parents, then they blame it on the kids. If they find the kids are responsible, then would the parents have to pay the penalty?Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932935744358253976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18602421.post-18555531293508953252010-11-04T20:47:47.729-04:002010-11-04T20:47:47.729-04:00Nice June 7, 1996 reference.
Nostalgic.Nice June 7, 1996 reference.<br />Nostalgic.Reissbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18602421.post-14347987498228895562010-11-04T14:23:55.104-04:002010-11-04T14:23:55.104-04:00I agree that the parents should be held responsibl...I agree that the parents should be held responsible. <br /><br />You ask a great question re: consequences for child being sued. Ordinarily a judgment proof adult can have wages garnished, his credit majorly screwed up, and it may interfere with job applications and other things requiring a background check. I've never heard of a money judgment entered against a toddler, but I assume the long-term effects can potentially be the same even if that seems bizarre.<br /><br />I'm pretty tough on teenagers who commit crimes and take other reckless actions (like providing loads of unsupervised and underaged kids with booze on June 7, 1996). But especially when you're dealing with an issue requiring a snap decision and good motor skills, I just can't hold a 4 year old legally responsible for his conduct. A 10 or 12 year old is very different, but I don't think there should be any defendants in pre-school.Daminonoreply@blogger.com