[ca] Daughter Backed Uninsured Car Into An Illegally Parked Car. The Other Driver Was Drunk And Is Now Demanding $3k Out Of Pocket. Next Steps?
Location: California
I'm trying to help figure out the best course of action for my daughter and her boyfriend. Here are the facts:
My daughter was driving her boyfriend's car and backed into an older Hyundai Elantra while pulling out of a space in an apartment complex parking lot.
The Elantra was parked illegally along a red-painted curb. The owner was sitting inside his car, surrounded by empty beer cans, and was visibly intoxicated.
The boyfriend’s car currently has no insurance.
Because they panicked, they didn't call the police or file a report. They simply exchanged phone numbers and left.
The boyfriend's car only has a cracked tail light (which he doesn't care about fixing right away). The Elantra basically needs a new front bumper. Today, the other driver texted them demanding $3k, claiming that's what a dealership quoted him for repairs.
I know my daughter is at fault for the physical act of backing into him, but the other vehicle was parked illegally and the driver was under the influence (though unfortunately undocumented since no cops were called).
What is their actual liability here? Does the illegal parking factor into fault in California? How should they handle this $3k text message demand?
The only info they have for the other vehicle is the person's phone number and their VIN for some reason.
Any insight is appreciated
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