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THE COST OF RAISING A KILLER--PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR THE PARENTS OF ADULT MASS MURDERERS.

Authors :
LEWIS, SHAUNDRA K.
Source :
Villanova Law Review; 2016, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p1-44, 44p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article explores the parental negligence law with the parental liability for parents of adult mass shooters based upon a special relationship. It mentions that negligence in general and its complexities, as well as exploring whether a duty to protect or warn can be established in mass shooting cases. It also mentions that aforementioned parents' breach caused the shooting victims' injury or death with aggressive measures to keep firearms out of their mentally ill child's hands.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00426229
Volume :
61
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Villanova Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114700197