How to get rich in America

2009-08-04 00:30:49

#1

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6940|USA

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/03/plane. … index.html

These people will, by the time they land, have secured a lawyer to sue the airline for their injuries. They will also win, regardless to the fact that they ignored the safety rules issues before take off. Ya know why they will win?. It has become the American way to blame your stupidity on others in order to cash in. This falls under frivolous lawsuits already.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/03/new.yo … index.html

here is another example. she figured it out before she even entered the work force.

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2009-08-04 01:01:04

#2

Ioan92: Member; +337|6011

Yeah, these days I heard you guys can even sue some guy for eyeballing you too much.

That suck man. Promoting stupidity is wrong!

2009-08-04 02:08:58

#3

KuSTaV: noice; +947|6800|Gold Coast

Next thing you'll have discalimers on the side saying "WARNING OF TURBULENCE" or some stupid crap like that.

Recently some chick who developed brain damage as a result of salmonella poisoning from KFC sued them for $10 million, 4 years after she developed it. I mean, yeah, sure, theres a case there, but ten million? Lawyers are now becoming a pawn in a really crappy society.

noice

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2009-08-04 04:29:14

#4

Harmor: Error_Name_Not_Found; +605|6837|San Diego, CA, USA

Tort reform...it works in Texas why not the rest of the country.

2009-08-04 06:33:10

#5

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,817|6395|eXtreme to the maX

Thats the capitalist free market for you, people want the maximum amount of money for the minimal amount of effort.
In the socialist utopia there are no lawyers

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Fuck Israel

2009-08-04 06:54:28

#6

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6742|The Twilight Zone

flaws in laws

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2009-08-04 07:00:03

#7

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6938

Ignoring the second article for a minute, which by the way I think is ridiculous, where in the first article does it mention they're going to sue the airline? And what could they even sue the airline for? Not forcing them to wear seatbelts the entire flight? Not making a several hundred mile detour to avoid the bad weather?

2009-08-04 07:55:00

#8

Superior Mind: (not macbeth); +1,755|6981

Wow, the chick in the second link had a 2.7 GPA and expected interviews out the ass. Get real.

x

2009-08-04 08:00:12

#9

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6940|USA

ghettoperson wrote:
Ignoring the second article for a minute, which by the way I think is ridiculous, where in the first article does it mention they're going to sue the airline? And what could they even sue the airline for? Not forcing them to wear seatbelts the entire flight? Not making a several hundred mile detour to avoid the bad weather?

ghetto, you know damn well they are going to sue. It is automatic in our country. When you get hurt, even if it is your fault, SOMEONE has got to pay.

Even the Hudson River passengers are suing and the airline saved their lives.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/ … rash_N.htm

2009-08-04 08:06:12

#10

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6940|USA

Dilbert_X wrote:
Thats the capitalist free market for you, people want the maximum amount of money for the minimal amount of effort.
In the socialist utopia there are no lawyers

you might wanna try re-evaluating your views on capitalism. Suing has got nothing to do with it, and making as much money for minimal effort has got nothingto do with it either.

In fact making as much money for as minimal effort as you can put forth is an American liberal trait.

2009-08-04 08:16:16

#11

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6938

lowing wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Ignoring the second article for a minute, which by the way I think is ridiculous, where in the first article does it mention they're going to sue the airline? And what could they even sue the airline for? Not forcing them to wear seatbelts the entire flight? Not making a several hundred mile detour to avoid the bad weather?
ghetto, you know damn well they are going to sue. It is automatic in our country. When you get hurt, even if it is your fault, SOMEONE has got to pay.

Even the Hudson River passengers are suing and the airline saved their lives.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/ … rash_N.htm

I guess in 150 people you're going to get at least one asshole who's always looking for opportunities to get some compensation. The story in the OP differs because they didn't lose anything of value, which seems to be what the other article focuses mainly on. Also, claiming PTSD from a plane crash may be possible, whereas you're not going to get it from bumping your head on the overhead locker. I think it'd be thrown out of court, if it even goes there.

2009-08-04 08:19:52

#12

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6857|Mountains of NC

ppl are not stupid ... ppl do not do stupid things ... ppl are incapable of doing wrong

it always the other person $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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2009-08-04 08:27:19

#13

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6940|USA

ghettoperson wrote:
lowing wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Ignoring the second article for a minute, which by the way I think is ridiculous, where in the first article does it mention they're going to sue the airline? And what could they even sue the airline for? Not forcing them to wear seatbelts the entire flight? Not making a several hundred mile detour to avoid the bad weather?
ghetto, you know damn well they are going to sue. It is automatic in our country. When you get hurt, even if it is your fault, SOMEONE has got to pay.

Even the Hudson River passengers are suing and the airline saved their lives.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/ … rash_N.htm
I guess in 150 people you're going to get at least one asshole who's always looking for opportunities to get some compensation. The story in the OP differs because they didn't lose anything of value, which seems to be what the other article focuses mainly on. Also, claiming PTSD from a plane crash may be possible, whereas you're not going to get it from bumping your head on the overhead locker. I think it'd be thrown out of court, if it even goes there.

They got hurt, and that is enough. People that didn't get hurt will sue just for experiencing it. They will say thewy need compensated because they thought they were going to die for 20 seconds.

2009-08-04 08:33:32

#14

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7025|Salt Lake City

Laws need to be fixed to put the brakes on frivolous lawsuits, but corporate America also needs to stop settling out of court on everything. Most people that sue know that in most cases they won't have to go to court, as the company will settle to make it go away. If they did nothing wrong, they need to stand up for that, not throw money at the issue to make it go away.

2009-08-04 08:41:37

#15

Ioan92: Member; +337|6011

Dilbert_X wrote:
Thats the capitalist free market for you, people want the maximum amount of money for the minimal amount of effort.
In the socialist utopia there are no lawyers

In the socialist utopia you are forced to wait in line for fucking food while all the resources go to the government and the outer economic markets.

So your point is completely invalid.

2009-08-04 09:35:25

#16

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6940|USA

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Laws need to be fixed to put the brakes on frivolous lawsuits, but corporate America also needs to stop settling out of court on everything. Most people that sue know that in most cases they won't have to go to court, as the company will settle to make it go away. If they did nothing wrong, they need to stand up for that, not throw money at the issue to make it go away.

Sad truth is, since most people think corporations are evil and the rich should be punished, for making money, it goes toward that end more than it goes toward justice or the stupidity of the plaintiff. Corporations know this, and have it figured it would cost them less to pay off than to pay out.

2009-08-04 09:45:54

#17

west-phoenix-az: Guns don't kill people. . . joe bidens advice does; +632|6678

We definitely have a major problem of passing the blame and its disgusting.

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2009-08-04 10:08:20

#18

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7025|Salt Lake City

lowing wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Laws need to be fixed to put the brakes on frivolous lawsuits, but corporate America also needs to stop settling out of court on everything. Most people that sue know that in most cases they won't have to go to court, as the company will settle to make it go away. If they did nothing wrong, they need to stand up for that, not throw money at the issue to make it go away.
Sad truth is, since most people think corporations are evil and the rich should be punished, for making money, it goes toward that end more than it goes toward justice or the stupidity of the plaintiff. Corporations know this, and have it figured it would cost them less to pay off than to pay out.

It's true that it usually does cost them less to settle than to fight it, and it may initially cost more in the short term, but would pay off in the end. By forcing those that are just looking for quick payoff to actually have to go to court and make their case, they would be less likely to do so because they know they aren't just going to get money to go away.

See, the thing is, attorneys count on this as well. They represent a plaintiff and get big bucks for never having to go to court on settlements. If they actually have to prepare a case, and many are done Pro Bono, they too are going to be less likely to take on BS cases.

2009-08-04 11:07:23

#19

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6940|USA

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
lowing wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Laws need to be fixed to put the brakes on frivolous lawsuits, but corporate America also needs to stop settling out of court on everything. Most people that sue know that in most cases they won't have to go to court, as the company will settle to make it go away. If they did nothing wrong, they need to stand up for that, not throw money at the issue to make it go away.
Sad truth is, since most people think corporations are evil and the rich should be punished, for making money, it goes toward that end more than it goes toward justice or the stupidity of the plaintiff. Corporations know this, and have it figured it would cost them less to pay off than to pay out.
It's true that it usually does cost them less to settle than to fight it, and it may initially cost more in the short term, but would pay off in the end. By forcing those that are just looking for quick payoff to actually have to go to court and make their case, they would be less likely to do so because they know they aren't just going to get money to go away.

See, the thing is, attorneys count on this as well. They represent a plaintiff and get big bucks for never having to go to court on settlements. If they actually have to prepare a case, and many are done Pro Bono, they too are going to be less likely to take on BS cases.

A policy where the looser pays the others court costs mighty also help.

2009-08-04 11:09:08

#20

Pug: UR father's brother's nephew's former roommate; +652|6831|Texas - Bigger than France

Like a counter-suit right?

2009-08-04 12:49:57

#21

lowing: Banned; +1,662|6940|USA

Pug wrote:
Like a counter-suit right?

nope, no need to counter sue. Same law suit, if you file and you loose you pay without the other party having to prove anything.

2009-08-04 20:24:20

#22

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6694|North Carolina

Ioan92 wrote:
Dilbert_X wrote:
Thats the capitalist free market for you, people want the maximum amount of money for the minimal amount of effort.
In the socialist utopia there are no lawyers
In the socialist utopia you are forced to wait in line for fucking food while all the resources go to the government and the outer economic markets.

So your point is completely invalid.

We need both, tbh.

You know... like Norway. Socialist amenities but a highly competitive capitalist economy.

2009-08-05 00:44:41

#23

Ioan92: Member; +337|6011

Turquoise wrote:
Ioan92 wrote:
Dilbert_X wrote:
Thats the capitalist free market for you, people want the maximum amount of money for the minimal amount of effort.
In the socialist utopia there are no lawyers
In the socialist utopia you are forced to wait in line for fucking food while all the resources go to the government and the outer economic markets.

So your point is completely invalid.
We need both, tbh.

You know... like Norway. Socialist amenities but a highly competitive capitalist economy.

Probably, but it all depends on the human nature. Something will fuck up 100% guaranteed.

2009-08-05 00:49:40

#24

Macbeth: Banned; +2,444|5874

Superior Mind wrote:
Wow, the chick in the second link had a 2.7 GPA and expected interviews out the ass. Get real.

2009-08-05 02:49:15

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ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6938

lowing wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
lowing wrote:

Sad truth is, since most people think corporations are evil and the rich should be punished, for making money, it goes toward that end more than it goes toward justice or the stupidity of the plaintiff. Corporations know this, and have it figured it would cost them less to pay off than to pay out.
It's true that it usually does cost them less to settle than to fight it, and it may initially cost more in the short term, but would pay off in the end. By forcing those that are just looking for quick payoff to actually have to go to court and make their case, they would be less likely to do so because they know they aren't just going to get money to go away.

See, the thing is, attorneys count on this as well. They represent a plaintiff and get big bucks for never having to go to court on settlements. If they actually have to prepare a case, and many are done Pro Bono, they too are going to be less likely to take on BS cases.
A policy where the looser pays the others court costs mighty also help.

It's a good idea, however in reality someone would end up getting fucked over who didn't deserve it. Also notice that a lot of these retards win these cases. It doesn't solve that.

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