NFL responsible for fans actions?

Jensae1 · 10-10-2003

So a family has filed a lawsuit against the NFL because of what a fan did to their daughter.

Quote:

HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The parents of a 2-year-old girl paralyzed in an accident caused by a drunken football fan have sued the National Football League.

Ronald and Fazila Verni claim the NFL promotes the kind of behavior that led the fan to drink 14 beers at a New York Giants game and then drive home.

The New Jersey residents first filed their suit in 2001, but refiled Thursday to include the NFL and its commissioner as defendants. The Giants, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, and the fan are among the other defendants. He's been sentenced to five years in prison.

A lawyer for the Giants told The Record of Bergen County that it's a tragic incident, but the team and sports authority aren't to blame.

The NFL forbids beer sales after the third quarter. The Giants shut down beer vendors at the start of the third quarter.

Wow, where does it end? I love our legal system. They'll probably win.

Prezto · 10-10-2003

Sometimes "Justice" is too blind my friends.

MarzMartini · 10-10-2003

What type of "Accident" was it?

If it happened AT the game, then the parents a fucking retards. You don't bring 2 year olds to a fucking NFL game.

Thormir · 10-10-2003

It sounds like a drunk driving accident.

This is a shotgun lawsuit, probably prompted by the actual guilty party's inability to shell out a lot of money. Shoot at enough targets, and you might hit something, especially with a paralyzed toddler to parade in front of a jury.

I wouldn't be surprised if it's thrown out.

10-10-2003

Yeah, that's right. The NFL made him get shitfaced and drive home. The NFL also causes skin cancer and hemorrhoids.

Dartaignon · 10-10-2003

Maybe they should sue Ford or Chrysler for making a car that let's you drive drunk?

ainwein · 10-10-2003

God knows I'm getting drunk at the STL/ATL game this Monday. God knows I won't be driving either. =>

Down with Vick!

10-10-2003

And sue the road paving crew for putting down the street, and the line painting crew for not making their lines stick out bright enuf so the drunk couldn't see which side of the road he was on... Oh, and sue the beer company for making such a mentally dibilitating beverage...

Just another showing that people don't want to put responsibility on the people responsible.

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10-10-2003	#2
Prezto Diabolical Neophyte Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 303 vCash: 1000	Sometimes "Justice" is too blind my friends.

10-10-2003	#3
MarzMartini New user Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,031 vCash: 1000	What type of "Accident" was it? If it happened AT the game, then the parents a fucking retards. You don't bring 2 year olds to a fucking NFL game.

10-10-2003	#4
Thormir Decaying Deity of Misconceptions Joined: Feb 2002 Party: N/A Posts: 3,811 vCash: 1000	It sounds like a drunk driving accident. This is a shotgun lawsuit, probably prompted by the actual guilty party's inability to shell out a lot of money. Shoot at enough targets, and you might hit something, especially with a paralyzed toddler to parade in front of a jury. I wouldn't be surprised if it's thrown out.

10-10-2003	#5
valorindel Guest Joined: Posts: n/a vCash:	Yeah, that's right. The NFL made him get shitfaced and drive home. The NFL also causes skin cancer and hemorrhoids.

10-10-2003	#6
Dartaignon Lord Dark Helmet Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 910 vCash: 1000	Maybe they should sue Ford or Chrysler for making a car that let's you drive drunk?

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ainwein He Hate Me Joined: Feb 2002 Location: District of Columbia Party: Democrat Posts: 1,474 vCash: 1000	God knows I'm getting drunk at the STL/ATL game this Monday. God knows I won't be driving either. => Down with Vick!

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Setsuna MeiohAdes Guest Joined: Posts: n/a vCash:	And sue the road paving crew for putting down the street, and the line painting crew for not making their lines stick out bright enuf so the drunk couldn't see which side of the road he was on... Oh, and sue the beer company for making such a mentally dibilitating beverage... Just another showing that people don't want to put responsibility on the people responsible.

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