(A) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms specified have the meaning ascribed to them:
(1) LEGAL GUARDIAN. A person appointed guardian, or given custody, of a minor by a circuit court of the state, but does not include a person appointed guardian, or given custody, of a minor under the Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1987.
(2) MINOR. A person who is above the age of 11 years, but not yet 19 years of age.
(B) The parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor who resides with such parent or legal guardian is liable for actual damages for the wilful or malicious acts of such minor which cause injury to a person or property.
(C) No recovery under this section may exceed $1,000 actual damages for each person or legal entity for each occurrence of such wilful or malicious acts by the minor causing injury, in addition to taxable court costs. In determining the damages to be allowed in an action under this subchapter for personal injury, only medical, dental and hospital expenses and expenses for treatment by Christian Science practitioners and nursing care appropriate thereto may be considered.
(D) This subchapter shall not affect the recovery of damages in any other cause of action where the liability of the parent or legal guardian is predicated on a common law or statutory basis.
(Ord. 767, passed 7-19-93)