A driver who drove a car and splashed water from a rain puddle, damaging the clothes of passersby, is he liable? | Indirect damages | Ask the Rabbi - SHEILOT.COM

A driver who drove a car and splashed water from a rain puddle, damaging the clothes of passersby, is he liable?

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A driver who drove a car and splashed water from a rain puddle, damaging the clothes of passersby, is he liable?

Answer

He is liable to pay for the damage.

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