Can a high school be liable for bad work and damage caused by it's automotive class?

It would depend on the contract the owner of the vehicle signed before turning the auto over to the class. If there was no contract, then the class (and the school by extension) would have extremely limited liability since it is not a licensed automotive repair business.

They can be held liable. This is a blurry subject because we need more information on the situation. I went to school for automotive training at one time. Essentially, the school had customers sign a waiver that if something happened to their car, the school or students couldnt be held accountable within reasonable means.

You have to remember this is in an educational environment, so there is usually something to cover the school and students, in case the inevitable, like what it sounds like happened to you or someone you know, happens. I would check with the school.

If the owner is coming after you, i would take it to court and get the judge to write the student off as they are in an educational environment. Unless the student blatantly caused damage, it is the teachers job to monitor and check their students work.

Hope this helped.

Best thing to do is to seek legal counsel with someone who has a lot of knowledge in AZ law and has a proven record.

in all probability the owner signed a release indicating they were aware of the fact Students would be doing any and all work and that the school would not accept responsibilty for any mistakes

they would probably be inclined to correct any problems they caused

but of course it will take longer than any competitve shop charging you for repairs

Depends on what you signed when they took possession of the vehicle. If you didn't sign any release forms the school may be liable for damages.

Sorry. When you turn your car over to a student class, you take your chances. Same as if you ask your neighbour to work on it. You should have been asked to sign some sort of release. But even if you didn't. it is understood by your act of turning over the car.

If someone allowed the students to wrk on their car, they signed a document releiving the school of liability.

It's a foolish thning to do really.

talk to an attorney, 1st visit is usually free