I think one would have to be sociopathic to some degree to launch such a suit against grieving family after having killed a loved one. Now that I think about it, the really scary person here is the LAWYER who thought it would be a good idea...
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01-26-2008, 08:58 AM #1
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01-26-2008, 12:38 PM #2
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I detest the plaintiffs who believe ithat such entitlements are afforded under the law.
I detest the lawyers who enable it.
But, often it's jurys of our peers who make it happen.
You can sue for anything. Honestly, the possibility of being sued helps keep many businesses honest. But the excesses clog up the system for everyone!
If you don't recall the case, here's a prime example of excess (without loss or injury) from my home state of Alabama (one of the worst for tort excess):
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01-27-2008, 10:51 AM #3
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I hadn't heard of that case, Mr S.. That was outrageous! I do see the point you are making. I wasn't making one of those knee-jerk condemnations of lawyers in general, BTW
. Just a condemnation of the one guy. I do have a Democrat's appreciation for the legal processes 
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01-27-2008, 02:18 PM #4
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I knew that...sorry if I implied otherwise...and I agree with you 100%.
Originally Posted by lauraelmore1033
I wasn't making one of those knee-jerk condemnations of lawyers in general, BTW. Just a condemnation of the one guy.If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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