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Thu, 24 May 2007

Dead pitcher's dad sues stalled driver

Talk about chutzph:

Authorities said the 29-year pitcher had a blood content of nearly twice the legal limit for alcohol in his system when he crashed into the back of the tow truck. He was also speeding, using a cell phone and wasn't wearing a seat belt, Police Chief Joe Mokwa said after the accident. Marijuana also was found in the SUV.

Proof positive that we are indeed, overlawyered.

The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him.

(link) [CNN.com]

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On 5/25/2007 08:26:28
Mark wrote

After reading this article, I'm expecting a subpoena any day. After all, I did drive through St. Louis on my way to Texas once.....

On 5/25/2007 08:28:31
Dave H wrote

Why not

sue the State of Missouri for it's mere existence? After all, no Missouri, no St. Louis, no Cardinals, no job, no bar tab ... Thanks for the comment, and Be well, Dave H.

On 5/25/2007 09:09:14
Arwin wrote

Over lawyered or...

just greedy. A lawyer turning down a client for stupid stuff like this is just like any profession turning away stupid assignments. It doesn't happen often. As an engineer I've been asked to do stuff that was wrong for the business where I have worked (at least in my view.) I figure it is my ethical responsibility to tell my bosses why I think the assignment is flawed. If the bosses don't buy my logic well it is their funeral. I actually have more responsibility as an employee because I also own stock. Contractors have less responsibility. Their alleigence is to their company or themselves. Ideally unethical contractors are sorted out by the market. An ethical lawyer should point out the absurdity of the law suit, but does the lawyer have an ethical responsibility to not represent a paying client? The view on this question would probably change depending on how fat your wallet is. I suspect you could find unethical people in any profession. The percentage might be higher in the legal profession. I don't know if their reputation is deserved or not. It maybe that unlike technical stuff there are more shades of gray.

On 5/25/2007 12:40:48
Dave H wrote

Odd coincidence

When I logged on to read this thread, the quote displayed in the sidebar was: The law often allows what honor forbids. -- Bernard Joseph Saurin How appropriate! Thanks for the comment and Be well, Dave H

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