[Vision2020] Say What?

[Andy Boyd]

Actually, the McD case was because the manager made the coffee very hot, 
hotter than specs., so people were less likely to get as many refills.  the 
lady would not have been burned as badly if the coffee were at the 
recommended temperature.

In general though I do agree that in many instances awards may exceed 
damages.

Andy Boyd
Manager/Education Coordinator
Moscow Recycling
208 882 0590
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "lfalen" <lfalen at turbonet.com>
To: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
Cc: <vision2020 at moscow.com>; <donovanjarnold2008 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Say What?


> Nickles and dimes, no.  Frequently awards are made way out of proportion 
> to the damage. For instances the coffee spill case at McDonalds.
> Roger
> -----Original message-----
> From: "Tom Hansen" thansen at moscow.com
> Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:53:53 -0800
> To: "lfalen" lfalen at turbonet.com
> Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Say What?
>
>> Roger Falen stated:
>>
>> "You are correct in that they [lawyers] are needed, but far too many of
>> them profit out of proportion to the service they render."
>>
>> This is true about virtually every profession . . . even politicians.
>>
>> Roger goes on to state:
>>
>> "The loser in a lawsuit should pay the costs and damages should be 
>> capped."
>>
>> Losers in civil litigation cases generally do pay court costs.  It's
>> usually part of the suit.
>>
>> As far as damages being capped, Roger . . .
>>
>> Should a surviving spouse or relative be limited to nickles and dimes in 
>> a
>> wrongful death lawsuit?
>>
>> Tom Hansen
>> Moscow, Idaho
>>
>> "The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to 
>> change
>> and the Realist adjusts his sails."
>>
>> - Unknown
>>
>>
>
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