Who is to blame in THIS case?

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03-30-2009, 02:05 PM
RICHARD

Who is to blame in THIS case?

A drunk motorcyclist hit 6 wild boars in Monterey, CA.

He was awarded 8.6 million dollars from the county because they didn't keep them from crossing the road way.

The jury decided that his .10 BAC didn't have anything to do with the accident. The guy is wheel chair bound and the news report stated that the bulk of the money will go to his care.

Why is it that when people break a law-DUI-and eff up they can be 'rewarded' for their stupidity? Having a BAC that high probably impaired his driving abilities- instead the jury goes against common sense and awards this moron a whole bunch of money for riding drunk and hurting himself.

Fricking amazing.
03-30-2009, 02:11 PM
JenBKR

Unfortunately, people are no longer responsible for their own actions.
03-30-2009, 03:00 PM
Cinder & Smoke

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHARD

A drunk motorcyclist hit 6 wild boars in Monterey, CA.

He was awarded 8.6 million dollars from the county ...

Fricking amazing.

:cool:

Kallie-fornia, here I come!

How'z about I just hit ONE wild boar - with da car?

Think that otta be worth about a Million $$ or so?
I'd hate to seem *greedy*.

:rolleyes:
03-30-2009, 03:03 PM
lvpets2002

:eek: Amazing is it not.. Hey I think I am headed that way now too..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

:cool:

Kallie-fornia, here I come!

How'z about I just hit ONE wild boar - with da car?

Think that otta be worth about a Million $$ or so?
I'd hate to seem *greedy*.

:rolleyes:
03-30-2009, 03:14 PM
Pinot's Mom

How about someone acting on behalf of the boar family's estate sue the SOB for wrongful death?
03-30-2009, 05:45 PM
Daisy and Delilah

HUH???

Is this the final decision on this case? This is unbelievable.

I'm going to have to join the caravan out to the great state of CA. Can we all stay at your house, Richard?;) ;) ;)
03-30-2009, 06:04 PM
aTailOf2Kitties

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinot's Mom

How about someone acting on behalf of the boar family's estate sue the SOB for wrongful death?

exactly. Maybe the boars were depressed and in need of counseling but couldn't get it, so they became suicidal.
03-30-2009, 06:22 PM
KYS

:eek:
With decisions like this no wonder why CA is in such a mess.
Reminds me of a case I heard that England had years ago.
A thief fell through a roof skylight got injured, sued and won.
I guess it did not matter he was on the skylight to rob the place.
03-30-2009, 07:47 PM
Hellow

I ought to take a drive with a tank through the woods, think I will get a couple hundred millions. Yay.
03-30-2009, 07:59 PM
DJFyrewolf36

:rolleyes: more evidence that people everywhere are in fact getting dumber
03-30-2009, 10:56 PM
Catty1

I don't agree with the verdict, BUT -

I wouldn't agree to spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair for all the money in the world. :(
03-30-2009, 11:00 PM
blue

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03-31-2009, 10:06 AM
kokopup

I don't Know how they could have a legitimate case. How can the county
control wild animals. Maybe they lost because they failed to post a
"wild boar crossing" sign. Go figure:confused::confused::confused:

They may have awarded more money if he had been sober.
03-31-2009, 03:53 PM
RICHARD

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokopup

Maybe they lost because they failed to post a
"wild boar cross" sign. Go figure:confused::confused::confused:

They may have awarded more money if he had been sober.

We have a winner= that was exactly the main reason the county lost!

Your prize........

A year's supply of virtual "free range" pork product!;):eek::D
03-31-2009, 07:48 PM
kokopup

I guess "Wild Boar" qualifies as free range pork. I can come to visit my sister in Carmel Valley and just wait for 'road kill' on US Hwy 1. Then I can get the Real Thing :D:D:D Virtual usually leaves me with an empty feeling.
04-04-2009, 02:37 AM
TamanduaGirl

Well the government claims to own all the wild animals. You need permits to hunt, permits to try and help an injured or orphaned one ect. Permits from the government because the government owns them. If you let animals you owned wander into the street and cause an accident you would be held liable. 'Bout time really.

In general I am for people being held accountable for their own actions instead but if they are going to claim ownership then they also get the responsibility.
04-04-2009, 08:41 AM
moosmom

This is a perfect example that our lovely (NOT!!) judicial system does NOT work.

Poor little piggies.:(

As in the Jay Baldwin case, animals have absolutely no value to the judicial system. It sucks!!