Legal liability release

[Dan]

Russell, maybe

the RV story was, Im not into snopes. I dont think the McDonald's deal with the $1mil settlement with the old lady and the spilled hot coffee was a myth. I know of lots others that are just as rediculous that arent. point being, you can get sued and lose over nothing. (or what most reasonable people would call nothing).as the other guy said, umbrella policies are cheap!

 

[Chris Burti]

FWIW

Don't place a lot of credence in what the media serves up. You only get a partial truth at best and one that primarily serves to sell ads. In the McD case, what the media neglected to tell was that the store in question had received numerous complaints from customers (if memory serves correctly, over 200). The coffee machine was set over 40 degrees higher than the maximum recommended by the manufacturer. Finally, the plaintiff received third degree burns in her genital area. That means that the flesh was destroyed. Yes, it was pretty dumb to hold hot coffee in her lap, but who would expect third degree burns in the body's most sensitive area. I have little sympathy for McD. It is extremely rare for someone to pull the wool over the eyes of twelve people and a judge.

 

[Bob]

One more issue re McD

McD's litigation/defense strategy may have been partially to blame. The plaintiff was apparently willing to settle for her medical expenses (about $80,000) but McD did not choose to settle. In addition, an expert witness who McD put on the stand during trial admitted that a number of people had been scalded with hot coffee but those injuries were "statistically insignificant" compared with the sales of coffee so McD continued to turn up the heat. The jury may have wanted McD to reconsider the significance (statistically or otherwise), and perhaps thought that money was the best/only way to communicate that thought.

 

[Dan]

Chris, with all due respect

if you think it is extremely difficult to pull the wool over the eyes of 12 jurors, please come on down to Florida. I got a great deal on a couple of bridges I would like to sell you.

 

[Tom S.]

*o. Is this what is becoming of sailing !?!

*box If I have to worry **one bit** about a potential lawsuit by bringing someone on board for a sail then I won't even think about bringing them.I go sailing to GET AWAY from ridiculous crap and the idiocy of modern life. As Shakespeare said "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers" (King Henry VI, Pt. II). *5~~~ ok all you lawyers out there, don't get 'yer feathers ruffled and dander up...lol

 

[Chris Burti]

Thanks for the compliment!

This quote was said by the conspirators who were plotting a takeover. Our freedoms are won in the courtroom as well as on the battlefield (US Army 1970-72). But, to return to the theme of this discussion, act prudently, carry adequate insurance and forget about liability waivers. Have fun!

 

[Bob]

Tom S

What most people don't understand about that Shakespeare quote is that it is spoken by bad guys who intend to steal and kill. Thus, to enhance their chances of getting away with such an evil plan, they propose to kill those who protect life and property (i.e., lawyers).

 

[Tom S.]

Oops..See I knew the laywers would set it straight

*sry.....lol.Still even having to think about waivers is the antithesis of what sailing & cruising means to me.

 

[Chris Burti]

We certainly agree on that!

And if you get out this way, come sailing...absolutely no waivers required <grin>!