Man Fatally Crushed By Hammer During Track and Field Meet

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

I wish we could track the case.

I guarantee there will be a suit filed, but they will settle out of court for certain.

 

[Woodznutz]

It called tort law. It was established centuries ago. The person attended the event voluntarily and assumes the risk of being injured.

An example we studied in graduate school was a school bus driver was given free admission to the high school football game . She was struck by an errant kick with the football and injured. She tried to sue the school for negligence. The school was not held responsible because she was not required to be there, just like any other attendee.

The same would apply if the accident occurred with appropriate safety measures.

Like I said, the event organizers will likely compensate, but their chances in court for a larger settlement are small.

How about the " assumption of safety" while attending an event that has protective screening?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

How about the " assumption of safety" while attending an event that has protective screening?

If the screening was deemed to be sufficient, they have no case, as it simply was an act of God.

 

[Leo123]

Whoever is made/found responsible for those barriers and seating is in BIG TROUBLE.

 

[Woodznutz]

If the screening was deemed to be sufficient, they have no case, as it simply was an act of God.

An "act of God" usually refers to natural disasters, or other "unavoidable" disasters. This certainly wasn't natural or unavoidable.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

An "act of God" usually refers to natural disasters, or other "unavoidable" disasters. This certainly wasn't natural or unavoidable.

Not able to be predicted is the more appropriate characterization.