Arizona

Negligence Doctrine: Pure Comparative Negligence
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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products 12 years
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 8 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 6 years
  • Personal Property 2 years
  • Personal Injury 2 years
  • Warranty 4 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – NO unless negligent entrustment or agency or in an employment situation

Suspend Owner’s License – YES

Deductible Reimbursement

Pro Rata State
– Title 20, Chapter 6, Department of Insurance § R20-6-801

Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)

Wages and earnings are garnishable; “Earnings” are broadly defined to include all forms of compensation; 25% of the statutory net disposable earnings of debtor but Court may reduce to as low as 15%

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability: $10,000
Liable for child’s willful or malicious damage to person or property, including theft or shoplifting
A.R.S. §12-541
Parental liability for a minor involved in traffic accident for unlimited sum if the parent signed the driver’s license application for a minor. 1 year Statute of Limitations against parent(s).

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

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