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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
In some situations, there can be some merit to that. But this guy is in denial with regards to his son and simply going after everybody.
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Well, not everybody - he apparently has not included the team or MLB in his suit.
Yet.
I do know why he filed this suit: because he can. That's the way the legal system is set up, not only to allow these very types of lawsuits, but there are precedents in winning as well. Everyone remembers the lady that sued McDonalds, and won, for burning herself with the hot coffee she placed between her legs. Probably what isn't as well known is the initial damage award was overturned, but she still received plenty for what most of us would consider a frivilous lawsuit.
There are laws that allow for suing bars and restaurants for overserving, so his dad might have a case. I would hope it would get dismissed before going very far. But what will probably happen is the case will be allowed, then the insurance companies will settle to avoid the cost of a full trial. That's the system.