Ferrari owner sues parents after kids use $530K supercar as slide
Kids climbed Ferrari with bamboo poles, guardians offered paltry compensation.
Zhang, a Ferrari owner from Kunming, Yunnan province, returned from a business trip to find his red Ferrari, valued at 3.6 million yuan ($530,000), damaged. Surveillance footage revealed four boys had approached the car with long bamboo poles, climbed onto the roof, and repeatedly slid down the vehicle, causing scratches and a cracked bumper. A neighbor alerted Zhang after the incident.
As a father, Zhang initially avoided escalating the matter and considered a non-dealership repair shop to keep costs lower. However, the parents' unapologetic attitude and paltry compensation offer—far below the estimated 100,000 yuan ($15,000) for official Ferrari repairs—prompted him to pursue legal action. The case highlights tensions between property rights and parental responsibility, especially over luxury assets, in China's increasingly affluent society.
- Four boys used a $530,000 Ferrari as a slide, leaving scratches and a cracked bumper.
- Repair costs at a Ferrari showroom start at 100,000 yuan (~$15,000).
- Owner initially wanted leniency but sued after parents offered inadequate compensation and showed no remorse.
Why It Matters
High-profile case underscores legal liability for property damage by minors and parental accountability.