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Idea that people can sue a business if they catch the virus
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:08 am
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:08 am
A post about lawsuits if you catch the virus at a sporting event is what brought this up.
Where did this come from and why do people believe it?
It is damn near impossible to determine exactly where someone caught a virus.
Let’s rephrase, it is as close as you can get to impossible.
Not to mention that the interaction with any other human being or location, prior to or after the event for two weeks, completely throws that out the window.
This isn’t like coming into contact with asbestos.
Where did this come from and why do people believe it?
It is damn near impossible to determine exactly where someone caught a virus.
Let’s rephrase, it is as close as you can get to impossible.
Not to mention that the interaction with any other human being or location, prior to or after the event for two weeks, completely throws that out the window.
This isn’t like coming into contact with asbestos.
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 10:10 am
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Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:09 am to Scruffy
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Where did this come from and why do people believe it?
I think we can all agree that this whole ordeal has shown just how stupid the average person is
I believe that should answer your questions.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:09 am to Scruffy
People can sue for anything..... winning is another story
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:11 am to Scruffy
Have you been living under a rock? There was no way to prove that people contracted cancer from round up but that didn't stop the lawsuit or victory did it?
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:11 am to Scruffy
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It is damn near impossible to determine exactly where someone caught a virus.
My girlfriend caught it from a rusty tractor seat.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:13 am to PrivatePublic
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Have you been living under a rock? There was no way to prove that people contracted cancer from round up but that didn't stop the lawsuit or victory did it?
The defendant in this lawsuit was Bayer/Monsanto, the manufacturer of RoundUp.
They didn’t sue Home Depot because they sold the product, or the farm that uses it.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:14 am to Scruffy
You can sue for anything.
Just put a disclaimer on the ticket like we already do with everything else.
Just put a disclaimer on the ticket like we already do with everything else.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:14 am to PrivatePublic
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This post was edited on 6/9/20 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:14 am to OysterPoBoy
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My girlfriend caught it from a rusty tractor seat.
She got it from me, baw.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:17 am to Scruffy
Just stick with the sniffles and sore throats. Let us real men take care of the lawsuits.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:17 am to Scruffy
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Idea that people can sue a business if they catch the virus
Only attorneys will support that.
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It is damn near impossible to determine exactly where someone caught a virus.
I'll go one further. There is ZERO negligence on the part of the business EVEN IF it is somehow proven that someone caught the virus at the business.
You are monumentally wrong to suggest that the issue is based on the inability to prove where the infection occurred.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:19 am to Scruffy
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your scenario, roundup = the virus.
You can try suing the virus, if you want
They didn't sue the chemical, they sued the provider based on the grounds they knew it could cause cancer.
If major sporting events open, they will be sued on the same grounds: that they knew their venue could spread Covid.
It's not a major leap and these owners aren't going to take the risk. Book it.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:22 am to PrivatePublic
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This post was edited on 6/9/20 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:22 am to moneyg
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Only attorneys will support that.
and only certain types.
You choose to go to a sporting event with knowing that COVID is out there. You are not compelled to go by a need to support your family. You are choosing the sporting event as a form of recreation.
Hard to imagine the value of a case where you get COVID is under $50,000. That, plus the cost to prove it would be high with medical opinions, etc. Now, some whore MDs may appear and lessen the cost. Still, no jury in the state will award you anything except maybe Orleans Parish.
I can't see this as a thing.
My guess at the cycle: Some will try and fail. Then PI attorneys wont be taking the cases anymore. Bad for business.
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 10:26 am
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:25 am to Scruffy
Here's the scenario dumbass:
Person A infected with Covid.
A was at home for 3 weeks prior to event.
A attends event with thousands.
A tests positive for corona a week later.
You think a jury is going to see a lot of doubt there?
Person A infected with Covid.
A was at home for 3 weeks prior to event.
A attends event with thousands.
A tests positive for corona a week later.
You think a jury is going to see a lot of doubt there?
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:27 am to PrivatePublic
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You think a jury is going to see a lot of doubt there?
I think a jury will not feel sorry for a person that chose to go there and will value the social utility of going watch the Saints or LSU way more that allowing someone to get some money.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:28 am to Scruffy
In a civil lawsuit it would be a "more probable than not" burden of proof. I could see a scenario where the plaintiff introduced evidence showing who they had come in contact with, where they had been prior to going to the ball game etc, to try to establish that it was "more probable than not" they caught the virus at the ball game. That is, evidence that shows you did not go anywhere or interact with anyone who had the virus prior to the game.
The question on the other side would likely be whether or not the host of the game/event had a duty to protect you from the risk of contracting the virus at their event. An employer mandating that you come in to work or risk losing your job is one thing. The host of an event where attendance is strictly voluntary is quite another.
The question on the other side would likely be whether or not the host of the game/event had a duty to protect you from the risk of contracting the virus at their event. An employer mandating that you come in to work or risk losing your job is one thing. The host of an event where attendance is strictly voluntary is quite another.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:28 am to PrivatePublic
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Here's the scenario dumbass:
Person A infected with Covid.
A was at home for 3 weeks prior to event.
A attends event with thousands.
A tests positive for corona a week later.
You think a jury is going to see a lot of doubt there?
I will refer Scruffy back to my first reply in this thread.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:28 am to PrivatePublic
During the trial it will be discovered tha Person A went two Albertsons twice, had Waitr delivered, stopped at the gas station to refuel and buy beer
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 10:29 am
Posted on 4/29/20 at 10:30 am to Alt26
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The question on the other side would likely be whether or not the host of the game/event had a duty to protect you from the risk of contracting the virus at their event. An employer mandating that you come in to work or risk losing your job is one thing. The host of an event where attendance is strictly voluntary is quite another.
Not to mention whether we, as a society, want to extend that duty to this activity. A whole bunch more to this than being able to prove it.
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