I should, shouldn't I. Hmmmm must remember that.
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He needs to capture "severe emotional distress" on the video so he can get those sweet sweet emotional suffering and future psychological harm damages from the lawsuit. You're not thinking like a lawyer!
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.. sadly true. Lawyers will probably shoot for 50 grand for the car and 2 million for emotional distress. And people wonder why insurance premiums keep going up.
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Haha Actually!
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You shouls contact your attorney for advice regarding specific legal problems.
Otherwise, yep that's how you think as a lawyer! And next time you are in a slip and fall, remember to act like a a soccer play angling for a red card for the other sidel
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You shouls contact your attorney for advice regarding specific legal problems.
Otherwise, yep that's how you think as a lawyer! And next time you are in a slip and fall, remember to act like a a soccer play angling for a red card for the other sidel
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Haha Actually!
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You shouls contact your attorney for advice regarding specific legal problems.
Otherwise, yep that's how you think as a lawyer! And next time you are in a slip and fall, remember to act like a a soccer play angling for a red card for the other sidel
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You shouls contact your attorney for advice regarding specific legal problems.
Otherwise, yep that's how you think as a lawyer! And next time you are in a slip and fall, remember to act like a a soccer play angling for a red card for the other sidel
Under the economic loss doctrine....
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Yes,well, the whole premise is a misconception of law. In California, as in many states, where the loss is merely economic, and there is no physical impact, the sole remedy is in contract for breach of warranty. Not to mention that Tink is hardly a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities. Torch your Benz and all you will get is a toasted Benz, and under the bridges and harbor works act, a bill from the government for damages.
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Given all the legal stuff we are talking about for amusement, I wonder if this fire occurred in Oregon or Washington. The bridge he is on connects WA to OR.
Legal stuff to consider:
- Did the car stall in WA or OR? If so, did he coast across the state line before coming to a complete stop?
- Vehicles are usually regulated by state. He probably bought it in OR, but he could live in WA with a OR license plate or live in OR with a WA license plate
- Consumer protection, especially comes to cars, can differ by state too. Again, the question of which side of the state line he started out with and ended at could mean a difference too.
- If he crossed the state line during the commission of the incident, does the jurisdiction go to the fed gov?
As you can see, I am not a lawyer and do not play one on tv. I also have not stayed at the Holiday Inn for many years.
Ah, the things to consider...
Legal stuff to consider:
- Did the car stall in WA or OR? If so, did he coast across the state line before coming to a complete stop?
- Vehicles are usually regulated by state. He probably bought it in OR, but he could live in WA with a OR license plate or live in OR with a WA license plate
- Consumer protection, especially comes to cars, can differ by state too. Again, the question of which side of the state line he started out with and ended at could mean a difference too.
- If he crossed the state line during the commission of the incident, does the jurisdiction go to the fed gov?
As you can see, I am not a lawyer and do not play one on tv. I also have not stayed at the Holiday Inn for many years.
Ah, the things to consider...
Last edited by WhoIsThat; Feb 25, 2016 at 07:22 PM.
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Sorry, I thought this was California.
Well, did he cross the thalweg, or not? Yes, it matters.
Under choice of law principles in Washington, the state's law with the most significant relation to Tink and Mercedes USA would govern, unless Mercedes, as it does
In the express warranty, has a forum selection clause, and it is valid.
Both Oh ree gun and Washington apply the economic loss doctrine, so it's a false conflict of laws, and since the claim is transitory, the substantive law of the forum selected by Tink will apply unless the forum selection clause otherwise governs.
Sum: Tink is hosed, but he might like that....
Oh, whether brought in state court, or federal court (diversity/rules of decision act), the result will be the same.
Well, did he cross the thalweg, or not? Yes, it matters.
Under choice of law principles in Washington, the state's law with the most significant relation to Tink and Mercedes USA would govern, unless Mercedes, as it does
In the express warranty, has a forum selection clause, and it is valid.
Both Oh ree gun and Washington apply the economic loss doctrine, so it's a false conflict of laws, and since the claim is transitory, the substantive law of the forum selected by Tink will apply unless the forum selection clause otherwise governs.
Sum: Tink is hosed, but he might like that....
Oh, whether brought in state court, or federal court (diversity/rules of decision act), the result will be the same.
Last edited by Maritime; Feb 25, 2016 at 07:54 PM.
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Given all the legal stuff we are talking about for amusement, I wonder if this fire occurred in Oregon or Washington. The bridge he is on connects WA to OR.
Legal stuff to consider:
- Did the car stall in WA or OR? If so, did he coast across the state line before coming to a complete stop?
- Vehicles are usually regulated by state. He probably bought it in OR, but he could live in WA with a OR license plate or live in OR with a WA license plate
- Consumer protection, especially comes to cars, can differ by state too. Again, the question of which side of the state line he started out with and ended at could mean a difference too.
- If he crossed the state line during the commission of the incident, does the jurisdiction go to the fed gov?
As you can see, I am not a lawyer and do not play one on tv. I also have not stayed at the Holiday Inn for many years.
Ah, the things to consider...
Legal stuff to consider:
- Did the car stall in WA or OR? If so, did he coast across the state line before coming to a complete stop?
- Vehicles are usually regulated by state. He probably bought it in OR, but he could live in WA with a OR license plate or live in OR with a WA license plate
- Consumer protection, especially comes to cars, can differ by state too. Again, the question of which side of the state line he started out with and ended at could mean a difference too.
- If he crossed the state line during the commission of the incident, does the jurisdiction go to the fed gov?
As you can see, I am not a lawyer and do not play one on tv. I also have not stayed at the Holiday Inn for many years.
Ah, the things to consider...
It was on the I405 bridge. That's on the Oregon side of the river.
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It never ceases to amaze me that people will keep all sorts of crap in their cars but they can't be bothered to keep a fire extinguisher in their trunk.
It was kind for that lady in the jeep who stopped, to offer to put out the fire. Unfortunately, the drama queen was too busy making drama to think about saving the car.
FWIW, a good compact fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and basic trauma kit can be purchased for less than $150 on Amazon.
It was kind for that lady in the jeep who stopped, to offer to put out the fire. Unfortunately, the drama queen was too busy making drama to think about saving the car.
FWIW, a good compact fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and basic trauma kit can be purchased for less than $150 on Amazon.
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It never ceases to amaze me that people will keep all sorts of crap in their cars but they can't be bothered to keep a fire extinguisher in their trunk.
It was kind for that lady in the jeep who stopped, to offer to put out the fire. Unfortunately, the drama queen was too busy making drama to think about saving the car.
FWIW, a good compact fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and basic trauma kit can be purchased for less than $150 on Amazon.
It was kind for that lady in the jeep who stopped, to offer to put out the fire. Unfortunately, the drama queen was too busy making drama to think about saving the car.
FWIW, a good compact fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and basic trauma kit can be purchased for less than $150 on Amazon.
Also as a note, standard extinguishers will do a number on electronics and other engine items even if you get the fire out, there will be lots of damage between the fire and the agent.
For that reason my vehicle extinguishers are Halotron, which is quite a bit more than the cheapies you would pick up at Walmart. But still less then most deductibles.
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