" If a minor commits an illegal act, their legal guardian is responsible for civil compensation, meaning Xie Guangjun's apology may not be sufficient, " Zhang said.
The lawsuit against Big Oil aims to make the defendants pay for the alleged environmental damage suffered in California as a result of the use of their products.
Last week, they were found liable in a nearly $700 million judgment for helping violent protesters destroy and vandalize property in their attempts to sabotage the Dakota Access Pipeline.