Valet Parking Liability Laws in California
Governing Bailment Law
California Civil Code §2110-2128 (gratuitous bailment) and §1851-1864 (bailment for hire)
Statute of Limitations
You have 3 years for breach of bailment (CCP §338) to file a claim for valet parking damage in California.
Notable Application
Strong bailment protections; valet parking is considered a bailment for hire, placing duty of reasonable care on the parking operator.
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