OFF TOPIC: This just burns my ***!!!!

[Mark Dexter]

But Tony, doesn't society share the blame for everything nowadays?

[BktBallRef]

This isn't sharing. He's blaming everyone for his son's death, except the one who is truly responsible.

[rockyroad]

Twice the legal blood-alcohol level, maryjane found in the car, speeding, cell phone, no seat belt - yep, sounds like the tow truck driver, broken down car owner, and restaurant killed that poor man...the pain his family is feeling has to be paid for by someone...

This creep dad will take whatever settlements the insurance companies offer and buy himself a fancier house...

[dblref]

Unbelievable! So, he is suing the driver of the car for allowing the car to breakdown. This suit should never get to court.

[DC_Ref12]

While I may not agree with the particulars of this case specifically, I think there is some merit in holding bars and restaurants accountable for serving ridiculous amounts of alcohol to people who are driving.

[Adam]

what an azz!
The tow company ought to counter-sue Hancock's estate for his negligence in driving drunk. Unreal.

[Dan_ref]

In related news Cory Lidle's widow sues Peter Stuyvesant's estate for allowing high rise development on the east side of Manhattan.

Wright Brothers named as co-defendants.

btw...I joked with my son (yes, I joke about death) that this guy plowed into the rear end of a disabled car on the side of the road while driving drunk, hi on coke, speeding and on the cell phone. You know, as a lesson in life. His response was I bet he was fixing his eye make-up too.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

While I may not agree with the particulars of this case specifically, I think there is some merit in holding bars and restaurants accountable for serving ridiculous amounts of alcohol to people who are driving.

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.

[DC_Ref12]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

But this guy is in denial with regards to his son and simply going after everybody.

Agreed.......

[M&M Guy]

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.

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.

[Junker]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

While I may not agree with the particulars of this case specifically, I think there is some merit in holding bars and restaurants accountable for serving ridiculous amounts of alcohol to people who are driving.

I disagree. That is the person's choice. The bars and resaurants don't pour it down their throat. If a person wants to consume too much that is their choice. That's like saying "I had a heart attack because McDonald's served me an extra burger" and "The tobacco companies gave me cancer becuse I kept buying their products even though there was a huge warning on the label". People that drink too much and get themselves into trouble only have themselves to blame. When I was younger, I got myself into trouble because I had too much to drink and decided to drive home. It wasn't the bar's fault. It was mine. I payed my fines and did what I was supposed to do. Holding the bars responsible just gives people another place to point the finger. Ok, I'm stepping off the soapbox now.