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family suing officer, suspect in crash that killed sisters
Published May. 21, 2008
Sisters Linsay and Maggie Lunsford were killed when a suspect fleeing from a Franklinton police officer crashed his car head-on into theirs.
Okay, this story and the posts on WRAL are setting off this thing I always get when tragedies like this occur.
I feel so bad for the families and those who loved them, but I just have to ask myself...
When are we all going to stop suing the pants off any and everyone?
Not saying that they shouldn't be suing in this case, I'm just saying that I think the wealth of lawsuits in this country has much to do with the high costs we pay for a variety of services and goods.
I find this trend, which seems to increase every year, very disturbing.
Am I the only one that is bothered by this?
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May 21, 2008 6:53 p.m.
However, the Court also found the City had sovereign immunity, which was a whole different issue. The case settled before trial.
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May 21, 2008 5:50 p.m.
I also think that it is highly probable that shady lawyers have come out of the woodwork, and 'well meaning' relatives and friends have urged this grieving family to 'go after the money'.
*sigh*
It is so very sad. I mean, in rocknhorse's case, it makes sense. You are in an accident. Someone else is at fault, and you are injured. Suing for payment of hospital/medical bills, time off work, etc, this is all reasonable compensation when you've been hurt through no fault of your own.
But suing solely for the sake of 'hurting' someone else because you feel they're responsible? I don't get it.
It won't bring back a loved one.
Or even 2, in this case.
*sigh*
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May 21, 2008 5:42 p.m.
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May 21, 2008 5:20 p.m.
But not in chasing a known criminal.
May 21, 2008 5:16 p.m.
May 21, 2008 5:14 p.m.
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