06-01-2007, 01:07 PM | #51 | |
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I know of a case where a guy slipped in a mall. He sued the mall, the cleaning service, the manufacturer of the wax used on the floor, the cane manufacturer, and the rubber tip manufacturer. Did all of them cause him to fall? Unfortunately (IMNSHO), this country's judges are failing to throw out "frivolous" lawsuits as quickly as they should. I'd like to see a new "three-strikes" law -- three frivolous lawsuits within five years means a three-year disbarment. Now that might make an impact!! |
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06-01-2007, 07:05 PM | #52 | |
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In addition to those already mentioned, the maniac's physician and/or psychiatrist might be sued. The discovery process might reveal some responsibility there (or might not). Attornies for the various parties sued, can easily petition to have their part of the case thrown out on "clearly no way we could be liable" grounds. If the court grants that, they're off the hook rather inexpensively. |
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06-02-2007, 01:06 PM | #53 |
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Ok, that makes sense. Wouldn't it be in the mall's best interest to post a sign up saying something like - we are not responsible for any accidents caused by shoppers' wheeled goods?
After all, don't these same malls have signs posted in their parking lots about their responsibility for parked cars? Would doing that take care of the problem? Glenn |
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