Section 17150 Of Article 2. Private Owners From California Vehicle Code >> Division 9. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. Every owner of a motor vehicle is liable and responsible for death or injury to person or property resulting from a negligent or wrongful act or omission in the operation of the motor vehicle, in the business of the owner or otherwise, by any person using or operating the same with the permission, express or implied, of the owner.