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23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5502 (2026)

 Liability of parents.

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§ 5502.  Liability of parents.

Any parent whose child is found liable or is adjudged guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction of a tortious act shall be liable to the person who suffers the injury to the extent set forth in this chapter.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 2003–2012 · leading case: K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003).
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K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 5502, 5505, 5508. This statute, however, does not affect the common-law liability of parents.”
K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 5502, 5505, 5508. This statute, however, does not affect the common-law liability of parents.”
K.H. v. J.R., 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 5502, 5505, 5508. This statute, however, does not affect the common-law liability of parents.”
Franklin v. Com., Dept. of Transp., 39 A.3d 453 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012). · cites it 3× “The Kresches filed a civil suit against Franklin and Licensee, asserting causes of action for conversion and negligence against Franklin and for parental liability against Licensee under section 5502 of the Parental Liability Act (PLA), 23 Pa.C.S. § 5502. 1 *454 Subsequently, a…”
Kh v. Jr, 826 A.2d 863 (Pa. 2003). “See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 5502, 5505, 5508. This statute, however, does not affect the common-law liability of parents.”
Waldron v. Martini, 16 Pa. D. & C.5th 175 (2010). “23 Pa.C.S. §5502. However, the statute giving rise to parental liability defines “tortious acts” as a willful tortious act resulting in injury.”
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