SWA passengers sue
06-21-2018, 11:32 AM
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SWA passengers sue
https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/21/us/so...&utm_term=link
This is why aviation is so expensive...sue happy people. My favorite was the claim that the flight ruined some marriages. They even admitted to being afraid of flying....well don't fly then
Which brings me to my next point .......
This is why aviation is so expensive...sue happy people. My favorite was the claim that the flight ruined some marriages. They even admitted to being afraid of flying....well don't fly then
Which brings me to my next point .......
06-22-2018, 09:03 AM
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I have a similar reaction of disgust at this type of stuff, as we all do. Then I think though, I can see how it happens. Let's say I've been involved in some type of incident. A few days later, fifteen lawyers call me and want me to sue or become part of a class action. Even though I was okay, and it wasn't really any type of gross negligence on the part of whatever organization was involved, the lawyers are promising me life-changing money from some faceless, cold organization that has billions and should be held accountable. Suddenly I start rationalizing all kinds of stuff and pretty soon I deserve that money. Besides, it's just a write-off for them they tell me. It's financial security for me and my family, and the corporation won't even "feel" it. It's just pennies to some nameless shareholders.
Not saying any of this is right, but when it's others it's frivolous, but it suddenly becomes a whole lot less frivolous when it's us and we are looking at a potential financial windfall.
If you can honestly say that you will stand on principle in that type of situation when a lawyer says you've got a really good shot at 2-3 million from a company that won't even feel it, then good on you. But I think the number of people that would turn that down is fairly small.
Not saying any of this is right, but when it's others it's frivolous, but it suddenly becomes a whole lot less frivolous when it's us and we are looking at a potential financial windfall.
If you can honestly say that you will stand on principle in that type of situation when a lawyer says you've got a really good shot at 2-3 million from a company that won't even feel it, then good on you. But I think the number of people that would turn that down is fairly small.
06-22-2018, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Brillo
I have a similar reaction of disgust at this type of stuff, as we all do. Then I think though, I can see how it happens. Let's say I've been involved in some type of incident. A few days later, fifteen lawyers call me and want me to sue or become part of a class action. Even though I was okay, and it wasn't really any type of gross negligence on the part of whatever organization was involved, the lawyers are promising me life-changing money from some faceless, cold organization that has billions and should be held accountable. Suddenly I start rationalizing all kinds of stuff and pretty soon I deserve that money. Besides, it's just a write-off for them they tell me. It's financial security for me and my family, and the corporation won't even "feel" it. It's just pennies to some nameless shareholders.
Not saying any of this is right, but when it's others it's frivolous, but it suddenly becomes a whole lot less frivolous when it's us and we are looking at a potential financial windfall.
If you can honestly say that you will stand on principle in that type of situation when a lawyer says you've got a really good shot at 2-3 million from a company that won't even feel it, then good on you. But I think the number of people that would turn that down is fairly small.
Not saying any of this is right, but when it's others it's frivolous, but it suddenly becomes a whole lot less frivolous when it's us and we are looking at a potential financial windfall.
If you can honestly say that you will stand on principle in that type of situation when a lawyer says you've got a really good shot at 2-3 million from a company that won't even feel it, then good on you. But I think the number of people that would turn that down is fairly small.
As for the 135 or so folks who didn't take the bait, kudos. You give me hope.
06-22-2018, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Brillo
I have a similar reaction of disgust at this type of stuff, as we all do. Then I think though, I can see how it happens. Let's say I've been involved in some type of incident. A few days later, fifteen lawyers call me and want me to sue or become part of a class action. Even though I was okay, and it wasn't really any type of gross negligence on the part of whatever organization was involved, the lawyers are promising me life-changing money from some faceless, cold organization that has billions and should be held accountable. Suddenly I start rationalizing all kinds of stuff and pretty soon I deserve that money. Besides, it's just a write-off for them they tell me. It's financial security for me and my family, and the corporation won't even "feel" it. It's just pennies to some nameless shareholders.
Not saying any of this is right, but when it's others it's frivolous, but it suddenly becomes a whole lot less frivolous when it's us and we are looking at a potential financial windfall.
If you can honestly say that you will stand on principle in that type of situation when a lawyer says you've got a really good shot at 2-3 million from a company that won't even feel it, then good on you. But I think the number of people that would turn that down is fairly small.
Not saying any of this is right, but when it's others it's frivolous, but it suddenly becomes a whole lot less frivolous when it's us and we are looking at a potential financial windfall.
If you can honestly say that you will stand on principle in that type of situation when a lawyer says you've got a really good shot at 2-3 million from a company that won't even feel it, then good on you. But I think the number of people that would turn that down is fairly small.
06-23-2018, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that relationship had issues before this event, and now they are attempting to monetizing it.
Kinda like the guy who is suing CVS because the pharmacy tech told his wife about his "secret" Viagra prescription.
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