WTF of the day. Vic sues hero.

[fudgie]

Some may remember this. A yr ago a Kroger in Indy was robbed and a employee shot the guy. The the chic that was held at gun point is sueing Kroger and the guy that saved her.  

B!**h should be gratefull.  

http://www.indystar.com/article/20130207/NEWS/130207060/Kroger-sued-fatal-shooting-would-robber


fixed it

[Former BMW Guy]

Bitch should be gratefull. 

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WHOA!

JP

[fudgie]

Bitch should be gratefull. 

WHOA!

JP
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Prob bad forum choice but it makes me mad. She obvious is not a 'good' person. 

[Jess from VA]

Bitch and her mouthpiece are looking for a quick settlement.... which the ins co will almost always do to avoid high litigation costs and the uncertainty any jury brings to such litigation.

[YoungPUP]

Karma's a B!tch.  She'll sue the company and the man the saved her life, and then she'll get hers.   

[bigguy]

Another good reason to NOT have a no gun policy.

[da prez]

   TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS      1111111111111

                                    da prez

[Patrick]

Its the American way, go where the money is.

[Former BMW Guy]

Bitch should be gratefull. 

WHOA!

JP

Prob bad forum choice but it makes me mad. She obvious is not a 'good' person. 
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Fundamentally I agree......

JP

[musclehead]

loser pays court costs is the way to go.  just saying 

[Hooter]

   As we all know, you can sue for anything. If the truth be known she was a looser to begin with and lookin for money any way she could get it. I'd be surprised if this gets past a pre lim?

[Willow]

loser pays court costs is the way to go.  just saying 

Even better, loser's attorney pays all court costs.  That will diminish the possibilities of an attorney convincing someone to file a frivolous suit for easy money. 

[fudgie]

I heard our new Gov has a bill coming up to do away with this friv lawsuits. Hope it passes.

[Patrick]

loser pays court costs is the way to go.  just saying..  end quote,,

Happens in other countries. It makes sense, so, you think it ever happen here ? It seems that would put too many of our over abundance of lawyers into hard times.

[Jess from VA]

Under both Fed and some State laws, under specific circumstances in civil cases, there are rules requiring a losing party pay the prevailing party's litigation expenses.  Like when a case is shown to have been brought in bad faith (plaintiff), or when a party unreasonably refuses to settle (plaintiff) (offer of 20K$ is refused, then a long expensive trial results in a 20K$ jury verdict), or when the suit is brought (and won) regarding loss/enforcement of civil rights (defendant) (City of Chicago ordered to pay all of the costs of NRA lawsuits challenging handgun ban McDonald..... then the City then appealed that decision, then had to pay all litigation cost of the costs litigation as well).  Around 1.5 million bucks, which is sweet indeed (except for the taxpayers who get the ultimate bill).

But it is limited in application.  If your case is at least arguable, no costs can be charged.

And litigation costs includes attorneys fees, experts fees, forensics, laboratories, notices, research, discovery, travel, room and board, yada (tens of thousands).

Court costs are only the statutory fees to file a case and motions, and is relatively cheap (hundreds).

Most civil litigation like this is brought on a contingent fee basis, so the Plaintiff's attorney, who generally advances all litigation and court costs, gets nothing if he loses (and this helps cut down on the BS).  But they still do it, explaining to the client it is not a strong case, so they'll settle for nuisance value.  So if it costs the ins co a minimum of 10K$ to defend a case (ins co's mostly farm out the trial defense work to other private firms), the ins co will very often offer 5-10K$ to settle, and over the long run it is a good business decision for the company, thou it causes nuisance suits to flourish. 

[Clark]

there are good attorneys and there are SCUM SUCKN BOTTOM FEEDERS...ROUND EM UP

[Jess from VA]

there are good attorneys and there are SCUM SUCKN BOTTOM FEEDERS...ROUND EM UP

Well.......... I guess that goes for all men (regardless of occupation). 

[Clark]

AGREED

[musclehead]

loser pays court costs is the way to go.  just saying 

Even better, loser's attorney pays all court costs.  That will diminish the possibilities of an attorney convincing someone to file a frivolous suit for easy money. 

I second that, it might cut down on the 'ambulance chaser' variety of lawyers.

[Popeye]

YoungPup is right, KARMA is a bitch.  What the hell is the lady thinking?

[old2soon]

YoungPup is right, KARMA is a bitch.  What the hell is the lady thinking?

Well the one glaring thing-to me anywho-that stands out is the use of a word that"person" not be the least bit familiar with-THINKING!!  Someone needs to take her out behind the courthouse and give her and her lawyer an attitude adjustment-you know-a little tune up.  In short the bitch needs to be bitch slapped.  But i'm most likely not correct.  RIDE SAFE.

[Tx Bohemian]

there are good attorneys and...

I agree. I could tell stories, but I'll keep it short.  The latest:
After my wifes accident we went to an attorney who took our information and about two weeks later called us to come to his office.
We were presented with a check for $19,500 which was all the girl (who collided with my wife) had for insurance coverage. It was $20K but $500 went for a settlement to the hospital on a $65K emergency room bill.

The attorney did not take a dime!  He said it was no big deal, that he just made a couple of phone calls.

Most people talk bad about lawyers, untill they need one. Then their the  best people on the planet!!

Well.......... I guess that goes for all men (regardless of occupation). 

And women!! Again, could tell stories...

[czuch]

Counter sue and send her a bill for saving her dumb a$$.
Super hero work pays about $900,000,000.00 an hour I figure.
Probably a couple hundred grand at least, if you dont have a 2 hour minimum.
AND I'll second "Loser pays all costs".

[MAD6Gun]

 You guys missed the even more stupid suit that was filed by the lowlfes mother.

She is suing Kroger because "Kroger neglected to enforce a policy that prohibits employees from carrying firearms while on duty and "owed Atkinson a duty to exercise reasonable care for his safety" while in the store."

Huh.. Her son comits a crime and is killed as a result and SHE is suing. Give me a freeking break. When some lowlife piece if scum walks into a buisness and tried to rob it he gives up his right to be safe......

[Clark]

thats where the SSA comes into play..jus sayn

[bigguy]

You guys missed the even more stupid suit that was filed by the lowlfes mother.

She is suing Kroger because "Kroger neglected to enforce a policy that prohibits employees from carrying firearms while on duty and "owed Atkinson a duty to exercise reasonable care for his safety" while in the store."

Huh.. Her son comits a crime and is killed as a result and SHE is suing. Give me a freeking break. When some lowlife piece if scum walks into a buisness and tried to rob it he gives up his right to be safe......

[Smart @$$]
Sorry. I have to agree with low-life's mother. This place was posted as a designated victim zone. He had every reasonable expectation that he could walk inside and commit any atrocity he wanted, because nobody inside would be able to defend themselves. That's misrepresentation.
[/Smart @$$]

[fudgie]

You guys missed the even more stupid suit that was filed by the lowlfes mother.

She is suing Kroger because "Kroger neglected to enforce a policy that prohibits employees from carrying firearms while on duty and "owed Atkinson a duty to exercise reasonable care for his safety" while in the store."

Huh.. Her son comits a crime and is killed as a result and SHE is suing. Give me a freeking break. When some lowlife piece if scum walks into a buisness and tried to rob it he gives up his right to be safe......

[Smart @$$]
Sorry. I have to agree with low-life's mother. This place was posted as a designated victim zone. He had every reasonable expectation that he could walk inside and commit any atrocity he wanted, because nobody inside would be able to defend themselves. That's misrepresentation.
[/Smart @$$]

[old2soon]

Gun free zones work out so frikkin well for the criminal elements.  Don't believe me-ask the folks in Chicago Or D C.    Isn't N Y City a gun free zone also?? And that works well for them to.  To me anyway- a gun free zone say-come rob me rape me beat me up kill me cause nobody here is armed and the bad folks get to do WHATEVER they want to whomever they want as often as they want-or do i have this wrong??  RIDE SAFE.