Remember the broken arm lawsuit?

[Cameron Smith]

It's nice to know there is some Justice available s-o-m-e-t-i-m-e-s.
 
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Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 9:28 AM
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Subject: Remember the broken arm lawsuit?
 

Yesterday the Richardson Radio Control Club (Texas) and Alice Fishel
went to court over a broken arm. Ms. Fishel did indeed claim that she
walked outside her trailer, and was distracted by an RC airplane,
tripped, fell and broke her arm. She was suing for about $2000 for pain,
suffering, medical and court costs. 
Our club obtained a lawyer for advice prior to the hearing, which was
good because it totally change our strategy. The results were as
follows: 


Today was the hearing for the suit filed against the Richardson Radio
Control Club by Alice Fishel.   The case was dismissed by Judge Raleeh
(Justice of the Peace).  His comments: 
*         The suit was filed without any evidence of cause for the
injury claimed. 
*         He found no negligent action by the RRCC. 
*         Based on Alice Fishel's account (distracted by plane, fell in
yard and broke arm) he found her own action caused the injury. 
*         The judgment was found in favor of the defendant (RRCC). 
*         The plaintiff will pay court costs (Alice Fishel). 




Gray Fowler
Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering
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