broncobowsher
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I in vapor form it has been known to cause burns.And, in it's solid form, it has posed a serious danger to skiers here in Colorado.
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I in vapor form it has been known to cause burns.And, in it's solid form, it has posed a serious danger to skiers here in Colorado.
Yep. That lawsuit is often referenced when people talk about huge payouts and frivolous lawsuits. In college, I had to read the case study including the legal decision for that lawsuit. Certainly eye opening. The compensatory damages in that case were a small portion of the total payout. The vast majority was in punitive damages to McDonalds. Essentially, they knew it was a problem and did nothing.I am not sure if you're trying to refer to Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants... If so, yeah, there was a good reason for that lawsuit. Unfortunately, that lawsuit is often cited or referred to out of context major detail omissions. Look it up, if you're interested.
I will reserve judgement until I know more details. Here is my perception on this and other lawsuits.Yep. That lawsuit is often referenced when people talk about huge payouts and frivolous lawsuits. In college, I had to read the case study including the legal decision for that lawsuit. Certainly eye opening. The compensatory damages in that case were a small portion of the total payout. The vast majority was in punitive damages to McDonalds. Essentially, they knew it was a problem and did nothing.
Back to this case, I sincerely hope this gets thrown out. I'm really not sure what they are expecting the state of Hawaii to do. I've been snorkeling, swimming, diving, or otherwise using the waters of many different states. Not once were any state officials aware that I was doing this. I did not have to check in and report, so I'm not sure why they would even think that they would have to warn me about the dangers.
Ha! This made me think of the Caution hot on coffees as well!Or “caution hot” on hot coffee. Frivolous lawsuits are all too common, anymore. Personal responsibility, however, is not.