What kind of trouble can I get into if my daughter got into my tattoo kit and gave her friend a tattoo?
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What kind of trouble can I get into if my daughter got into my tattoo kit and gave her friend a tattoo?
I bought a tattoo kit to practice and possibly become an apprentice. My daughter got into my tattoo kit while I was away. She gave her friend a tattoo and her friend gave her a tattoo. Both tattoos were without consent. The girls parents are threatening legal action. What can I do to get out of this problem? What kind of trouble will I get in?
Asked on November 10, 2011 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You could be sued by the girl's family for medical costs (e.g. the cost of tatoo-removal procedures, which can be very expensive) and possibly for pain and suffering (since the removal process can be painful, I've been given to understand). The claim could be based on negligent supervison, especially if the girls are younger (e.g. not teens, who are harder to keep out of things like this--and who *should* have at least some common sense): that is, that you caused injury by not supervising your child correctly. Also, parents are generally liable for the deliberate actions of their minor children.
If the girl received an infection from the process, you could be sued for costs or injuries associated with that.
It is not impossible you could be reported to child welfare authorities, who might investigate to see if you negligently endangered your child in some way.
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