Could This Accident Put the Future of MLF In Jeopardy?

[ericm]

Professional Engineer maybe?

That’s it. I’m structural. We carry a large policy which is very attractive to attorneys when something goes tits-up even when we had no culpability in the situation. Many people think there’s some overseeing agency or individual that sorts things out before suit is brought. Unfortunately it’s the Wild West. Once the crap hits the fan you need to head for cover and get an attorney on board. You can tell by the posts on this thread who has spent time in a room full of attorneys during a deposition.

[n2theblue]

That’s it. I’m structural. We carry a large policy which is very attractive to attorneys when something goes tits-up even when we had no culpability in the situation. Many people think there’s some overseeing agency or individual that sorts things out before suit is brought. Unfortunately it’s the Wild West. Once the crap hits the fan you need to head for cover and get an attorney on board. You can tell by the posts on this thread who has spent time in a room full of attorneys during a deposition.

Yes, anybody can sue anybody for anything. But it is unlikely any suit filed against MLF would get past a motion to dismiss and even to discovery unless there is some factor where MLF should have delayed or called off the tournament like weather. They have no responsibility for the boater’s actions. He’s not an employee. Your situation is quite different as an engineer. I’ve got those letters after my name + JD, btw.

[Mcfish]

I’ve got those letters after my name + JD, btw.

Next is the measuring contest

[ericm]

Next is the measuring contest

We'll have to wait until Monday I left my 25' tape at home!

[camman]

We'll have to wait until Monday I left my 25' tape at home!

Very optimistic on the need of a 25’ tape measure

[Jeff Hahn]

Yes, anybody can sue anybody for anything. But it is unlikely any suit filed against MLF would get past a motion to dismiss and even to discovery unless there is some factor where MLF should have delayed or called off the tournament like weather. They have no responsibility for the boater’s actions. He’s not an employee. Your situation is quite different as an engineer. I’ve got those letters after my name + JD, btw.