" 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.
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.
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.