§ 385.410. Damage by minor; responsibility of parent, guardian, and minor.

The parent or guardian of the person of a minor who is under the age of eighteen (18) and who is living with the parent or guardian and who willfully or maliciously causes injury to any person or damage to any property is jointly and severally liable with such minor for such injury or damage to an amount not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), if such minor would have been liable for such injury or damage if the minor had been an adult. Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve such minor from personal liability for such injury or damage. The liability provided in this section is in addition to and not in lieu of any other liability which may exist at law, but shall be setoff against any recovery made against a parent or guardian pursuant to state statute. Recovery under this section shall be limited to special damages. This section shall not apply to persons having custody or charge of any minor under the authority of the human services or corrections department of the state. (2000-Or-077, § 1, 7-28-00)