Who may be affected by California Prop 213
Civil Code section 3333.4 requires close attention to the person’s role, ownership, insurance, and the claim being made. Some issues depend on facts such as a conviction or a product-liability claim. A list of possible exceptions does not establish that an exception fits you.
Sources: Civil Code section 3333.4 ↗ · Hodges v. Superior Court (1999) 21 Cal.4th 109 ↗
Why a DUI conviction or product claim may matter
Bring the actual policies, vehicle ownership information, and relevant records to a legal review. Even when a particular Prop 213 restriction does not apply, other elements, defenses, deadlines, policy limits, and payment problems may remain. This page does not guarantee recovery of financial losses.
Sources: Civil Code section 3333.4 ↗ · Hodges v. Superior Court (1999) 21 Cal.4th 109 ↗
Facts an attorney needs to assess possible exceptions
For a useful review, keep the following information together. You do not need to enter it on this website.
- The actual policy, bill, report, or notice involved.
- Dates and facts that could change which rule applies.
- The questions you want an attorney to answer before you take a step.
Sources: Civil Code section 3333.4 ↗
READ THE DECISIONS
Court decisions relevant to california prop 213: uninsured drivers and injury claims
Hodges v. Superior Court
(1999) 21 Cal.4th 109, pp. 111–113
The court let a claim about a car’s unsafe design proceed despite the driver’s lack of insurance. The damage limit did not apply in that setting.
Limits of this decision: That is not the rule for every crash claim. A claim based on careless driving needs its own review.
Read the opinion ↗Review information for this guide is recorded above. Read each decision with its stated limits.
Legal and agency sources for this page
Use the sources to read the underlying rule or current official process. A source link is not personal legal advice.
Reviewed by Andrew Ronald Gillin · 2026-11-05 · Review and correction process