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re: Class Action Lawsuit For Sunshine Bridge Fiasco
Posted on 10/16/18 at 6:52 pm to tgrbaitn08
Posted on 10/16/18 at 6:52 pm to tgrbaitn08
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He’s not on the hook for anytbing.
But can the company be held accountable for what their employees do while on the job?
And by accountable I mean if the state wanted to recover repair cost.
Nvm
But the insurance that the company has. Still can be obtained thru a suit.
This post was edited on 10/16/18 at 6:55 pm
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Posted on 10/16/18 at 6:54 pm to Tester1216
They will be. Their insurance company will cover the cost of repairs and raise their premiums
Posted on 10/16/18 at 6:55 pm to tgrbaitn08
Yep
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:01 pm to Tester1216
Bridges and locks are hit by tows pretty frequently and traffic is diverted.
When a tow hits and damages a lock, the lock has to shut down sometimes for months. That results in other tows for the the time it takes to repair the locks to take an alternative route which is usually a much longer route and cost the company more time and money.
You think other companies, including major oil companies have a right to a class action law suit against the boat company that hit the locks or bridges?
Same goes for the railroad.
If anyone thinks there’s going to be a class action law suit filed and won in this case, you are delusional
When a tow hits and damages a lock, the lock has to shut down sometimes for months. That results in other tows for the the time it takes to repair the locks to take an alternative route which is usually a much longer route and cost the company more time and money.
You think other companies, including major oil companies have a right to a class action law suit against the boat company that hit the locks or bridges?
Same goes for the railroad.
If anyone thinks there’s going to be a class action law suit filed and won in this case, you are delusional
This post was edited on 10/16/18 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:06 pm to tgrbaitn08
Oh I agree with you. Commuters won’t get a cent. The only people getting paid will be the state.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:13 pm to Cump11b
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People can't sue for stupid crap... it doesn't fly
bullshite.
There are any number of TV attorneys in Louisiana making millions doing just that...and corrupt judges letting the get away with it.
This post was edited on 10/16/18 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:15 pm to Tester1216
It does suck for the people that live and work on just one side or the other of the bridge and will now have to take an alternate route that may be an extra hour or so added to their commute.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:17 pm to tgrbaitn08
Those people I’m not as concerned with. The small businesses in the west side is who I am mainly worried about
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:17 pm to boosiebadazz
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the plaintiff must suffer physical damage to some property in which the plaintiff has a "proprietary interest."
As residents and taxpayers, couldn't it be argued tjey have a "proprietary interest" in the Bridge?
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:18 pm to udtiger
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As residents and taxpayers, couldn't it be argued tjey have a "proprietary interest" in the Bridge?
No, there's nothing proprietary about the government maintainijg bridges
This post was edited on 10/16/18 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:26 pm to notiger1997
Yeah I agree. There’s a lot of small businesses right there.
Also, think about the traffic nightmare it’s going to cause in 2 weeks for the Alabama game.
Also, think about the traffic nightmare it’s going to cause in 2 weeks for the Alabama game.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:43 pm to udtiger
Sure, and our collective custodial entity, the State, will collect for the damage to our collective property.
You, personally, do not own 1/4,000,000th of that bridge.
You, personally, do not own 1/4,000,000th of that bridge.
This post was edited on 10/16/18 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:51 pm to boosiebadazz
Boosie, what would be any different if it were a toll bridge?
This post was edited on 10/16/18 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:52 pm to tgrbaitn08
Toll bridge owner gets paid instead of state
Posted on 10/16/18 at 7:57 pm to boosiebadazz
Wouldn’t the state be the toll bridge owner? Would they be compensated for loss of tolls?
Posted on 10/16/18 at 8:00 pm to Lutcher Lad
I left my truck nuts in Napoleonville and now I can’t get em back without pain and suffering. Damn right imma sue .
Posted on 10/16/18 at 8:02 pm to tgrbaitn08
Oh, I see what you’re saying. Yes, I think the state would have a very good argument for the economic loss of the tolls
Posted on 10/16/18 at 8:13 pm to Lutcher Lad
I like how we are now in a world where you can openly say something doesn’t effect you but you can still publically opine on what should happen on other’s behalf.
Posted on 10/16/18 at 10:06 pm to Lutcher Lad
Saw the sugar industry speculatively mentioned. 3 mills closest to the bridge (Cora, Lula & Westfield) will be impacted the most.
Independent cane truck owner/operators are few and far between anymore. Mill owned fleets and large contract haulers, Gravois for example, are the norm with some growers delivering their own crop in their own trucks.
Nevertheless, there is an increased cost being borne by someone. Estimates from a counterpart of mine works out to no less than 250 extra man hours per day.
If you were in business and had to foot the bill for an extra 25,000 hours, would you explore your options for getting those costs covered?
Independent cane truck owner/operators are few and far between anymore. Mill owned fleets and large contract haulers, Gravois for example, are the norm with some growers delivering their own crop in their own trucks.
Nevertheless, there is an increased cost being borne by someone. Estimates from a counterpart of mine works out to no less than 250 extra man hours per day.
If you were in business and had to foot the bill for an extra 25,000 hours, would you explore your options for getting those costs covered?
Posted on 10/16/18 at 10:29 pm to Tiger Prawn
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As a reasonable person I think
I love when people begin their position with this. Implies that any differing point of view is not worth considering.
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