[drewh4386]

No. It isn't your fault. But the way we sue in the USA, it is in someway, shape, form, or fashion.

But no it shouldn't be your fault. That kid just experienced the reason why you should have some idea before trying to learn on your first 5-speed. Also the kid prolly downshifted his ass off and red-lined his ears off. You should be able to tell by the blown clutch (not shifting properly), tranny(not gear changing properly),then engine (heat kills).