My father is being sued for malitious intent after rear-ending a woman, car to car in NYS. He has now passed away, does the suit go to?
Question Details: My father had a car accident and rear-ended a woman. He came out to check on her, she now claims he had malicious intent. He is being sued by her. He has just passed away. What happens to the suit?
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The suit can continue despite the fact that your father passed away. If the woman wins a judgment, the judgment will be against your father's "estate." However, she may decide to drop the lawsuit if she feels that she will be unable to collect on a judgment and the time and cost are not worth it.
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