Clay stole a car from Mooneys driveway. While driving the car down Main Street at an excessive

Question:

Clay stole a car from Mooney’s driveway. While driving the car down Main Street at an excessive rate of speed, Clay ran into Page’s store window, causing extensive damage. Can Mooney and Page bring a civil action against Clay? Can the state take action against Clay? Explain. What functions does the law serve in this case?