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ComeBackMudPuddles · Jan 2, 2008, 10:35 AM

Grumpy old man sues 7-year old for running into him on the ski slopes:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/...n3665993.shtml

I'm a bit conflicted about this one. Yes, the kid is just a kid, but, generally speaking, the law holds parents responsible in this context for their kids, and Colorado law appears to hold kids equally responsible for their acts as adults are. It doesn't seem like the grandpa is looking to win big here. He just needs some help.

But, the next time a kid hits a baseball through a neighbor's window and the dad refuses to pay, do we all really want lawsuits?

I'm looking forward to getting my son skiing in a couple of years. Can't wait for the lawsuits!

Jan 2, 2008, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
ComeBackMudPuddles Whitefaced Woodland Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 916	Cute 7-year old sued by grumpy old skier Grumpy old man sues 7-year old for running into him on the ski slopes: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/...n3665993.shtml I'm a bit conflicted about this one. Yes, the kid is just a kid, but, generally speaking, the law holds parents responsible in this context for their kids, and Colorado law appears to hold kids equally responsible for their acts as adults are. It doesn't seem like the grandpa is looking to win big here. He just needs some help. But, the next time a kid hits a baseball through a neighbor's window and the dad refuses to pay, do we all really want lawsuits? I'm looking forward to getting my son skiing in a couple of years. Can't wait for the lawsuits!