How does their state of residence impact your analysis?

Scott and Cathy Thompson have eight children, each of whom participate in social and sports activities. It became much more convenient for the family schedule when the children were old enough to drive themselves and their siblings to practices and events. As soon as each child obtained a driver’s license, Scott made keys to the family cars for that child and presented them on a key chain that held a picture of the family. Scott said this would help the young drivers remember how important safety was to the entire family. The oldest Thompson daughter, Dora, was recently involved in an accident with the family minivan, which is titled in Scott and Cathy’s names.

Will they be held liable for Dora’s accident? How does their state of residence impact your analysis?