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| My name is Roni. Join Date: May 2007
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| 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! |
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| The Teefster Join Date: Jan 2006
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| Easy to criticize but walk in the guys shoes > A 60 year old body doesn't mend fast or necessarily well . The kid is cute but the accident is still a reality. Pain , suffering and perhaps economic loss DID occur and all the HEAT over it by the couch potato public-----------ain't changing that fact
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| The 60 year old is from my town..he's going to win..it's the kids fault..and this is like a month old//
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| Too far forward?? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT
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| I fail to see what the cuteness of the kid has to do with anything. If he was ugly would that mean the old guy could sue him all he wants???
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| The Teefster Join Date: Jan 2006
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| Good for you Dad( hiroto) that' sthe RIGHT example to set ! If more folks accepted responsibility for their actions we'd be a stronger society
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| Chalat said that after the crash, Pfahler asked the Swimm family to help pay his $35,000 of medical bills but never heard back. The lawsuit seeks compensation for physical therapy, vacation time, nursing and medical services provided by Pfahler's wife, and other expenses. Ok so he doesn't have insurance to help pay the $35,000? and what were the injuries that resulted in $35,000 in bills and how much did his wife charge him for "nursing and medical services"? Sounds a little like he is trying for a money grab. |
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"grumpy old -> evil", jumping to conclusion. I cannot agree with the implication that 7 years old kid is innocent by default. This article has more info. http://www.denverpost.com/ci_7807713 Reader comments of the article is informative too. Interestingly there is a comment from a guy who claim to have sued by the same lawyer for the act of his son. | |
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| Too far forward?? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT
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| My comment wasn't directed at you, but rather at the thread title...
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