Alabama

Negligence Doctrine: Pure Contributory Negligence
Circuit # 11

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products N/A
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 7 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 6 years
  • Personal Property 2 years
    • Conversion 6 years
  • Personal Injury 2 years
  • Warranty 4 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – No
Suspend Owner’s License – No

Deductible Reimbursement

Undecided / Pro-Rata Default
No applicable statute
Administrative Code provision or case law exists
Policy language can modify made-whole rule

Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)
After 4/12/1988: 25% of weekly disposable earnings or amount by which the debtor’s disposable earnings exceeds thirty (30) times the minimum wage

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability = $1,000.00
Liable when child causes intentional, willful or malicious destruction to real or personal property

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

Yes – Unless lease between landlord and tenant contains a waiver of subrogation

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