Gratton Lawsuit Filed
02-15-2012, 01:07 PM
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On a different point, real answers to most of the factual questions will be found in the discovery process. Until those answers are provided let the bullsh*t continue.
I am done in this thread.
02-15-2012, 02:50 PM
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What is being questioned is whether or not the sanctioning body did what it said it was going to do.
If SBI did everything they were supposed to, then all will be fine. (They should have disclosed it sooner to prevent this, perhaps.)
However, if they misled people and did NOT provide what they promised, then in reality the racers were not making an informed choice and that does cause a problem.
All racers know the inherent risks and that is not what is being questioned. What is in question is whether they had everything that they were expecting.
The best way I can sum up my feeling is with this synopsis.
People die everyday in car accidents. Safety features have been improved to reduce this risk, however it still happens. Now, you may die even in an airbag equipped car and there should be no reason to sue the manufacturer . However, if the car was supposed to be equipped with air bags and they were not installed.... then we there is a legitimate reason to file a suit.
If SBI did everything they were supposed to, then all will be fine. (They should have disclosed it sooner to prevent this, perhaps.)
However, if they misled people and did NOT provide what they promised, then in reality the racers were not making an informed choice and that does cause a problem.
All racers know the inherent risks and that is not what is being questioned. What is in question is whether they had everything that they were expecting.
The best way I can sum up my feeling is with this synopsis.
People die everyday in car accidents. Safety features have been improved to reduce this risk, however it still happens. Now, you may die even in an airbag equipped car and there should be no reason to sue the manufacturer . However, if the car was supposed to be equipped with air bags and they were not installed.... then we there is a legitimate reason to file a suit.
02-15-2012, 04:12 PM
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What is being questioned is whether or not the sanctioning body did what it said it was going to do.
If SBI did everything they were supposed to, then all will be fine. (They should have disclosed it sooner to prevent this, perhaps.)
However, if they misled people and did NOT provide what they promised, then in reality the racers were not making an informed choice and that does cause a problem.
All racers know the inherent risks and that is not what is being questioned. What is in question is whether they had everything that they were expecting.
The best way I can sum up my feeling is with this synopsis.
People die everyday in car accidents. Safety features have been improved to reduce this risk, however it still happens. Now, you may die even in an airbag equipped car and there should be no reason to sue the manufacturer . However, if the car was supposed to be equipped with air bags and they were not installed.... then we there is a legitimate reason to file a suit.
If SBI did everything they were supposed to, then all will be fine. (They should have disclosed it sooner to prevent this, perhaps.)
However, if they misled people and did NOT provide what they promised, then in reality the racers were not making an informed choice and that does cause a problem.
All racers know the inherent risks and that is not what is being questioned. What is in question is whether they had everything that they were expecting.
The best way I can sum up my feeling is with this synopsis.
People die everyday in car accidents. Safety features have been improved to reduce this risk, however it still happens. Now, you may die even in an airbag equipped car and there should be no reason to sue the manufacturer . However, if the car was supposed to be equipped with air bags and they were not installed.... then we there is a legitimate reason to file a suit.
In the real world, had that car accident happened the attorneys would sue the car manufacturer, the steering wheel manufacturer, the air bag manufacturer, and the car dealership that sold the car (even if they had no reason to believe the air bags were not installed) And if the car had been used on a tv commercial and sold due to the customer seeing that commercial the people who made the commercial will be sued! It is just so fricking wrong
02-15-2012, 05:23 PM
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Tom I agree with your example with one exception
In the real world, had that car accident happened the attorneys would sue the car manufacturer, the steering wheel manufacturer, the air bag manufacturer, and the car dealership that sold the car (even if they had no reason to believe the air bags were not installed) And if the car had been used on a tv commercial and sold due to the customer seeing that commercial the people who made the commercial will be sued! It is just so fricking wrong
In the real world, had that car accident happened the attorneys would sue the car manufacturer, the steering wheel manufacturer, the air bag manufacturer, and the car dealership that sold the car (even if they had no reason to believe the air bags were not installed) And if the car had been used on a tv commercial and sold due to the customer seeing that commercial the people who made the commercial will be sued! It is just so fricking wrong
Every vehicle owner in the accident was sued along with many vehicle component suppliers.
02-15-2012, 06:08 PM
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Florida attorneys as well as attorneys in New Jersey are not permitted to make a phone call to an accident victim(s), or the the family of an accident victim. Written communication is permitted in Florida after 30 days have passed since the accident, "In addition, if the written communication concerns an action relating to an accident or disaster involving the recipient or a relative of the recipient, the communication may not be sent until 30 days after the accident or disaster."[/B]
The family calls the attorney, that is how it works. Attorneys are not ambulance chasers as some people may want to portray them. The attorneys that do try to solicit via phone and or violate the rules of ethics will get disbarred or sanctioned, plain and simple.
Hope that clears up the speculation.
The family calls the attorney, that is how it works. Attorneys are not ambulance chasers as some people may want to portray them. The attorneys that do try to solicit via phone and or violate the rules of ethics will get disbarred or sanctioned, plain and simple.
Hope that clears up the speculation.
Don't want to start a major argument, but do you know how many ways I could make contact with some one and no one would know it's me? I got "contacts" all the time form people "no affiliated " with some one else, and at the end of the day it was his/her son that called.
Anyrate. Just a few questions, (sorry if it's answered before) Why file in Broward? I thought Joey was still alive when he got out of the boat. (I seem to remember reading somethnig about injuries and he was breathing) not sure. This drowining just sounds fishy.
02-16-2012, 09:54 AM
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Don't want to start a major argument, but do you know how many ways I could make contact with some one and no one would know it's me? I got "contacts" all the time form people "no affiliated " with some one else, and at the end of the day it was his/her son that called.
Anyrate. Just a few questions, (sorry if it's answered before) Why file in Broward? I thought Joey was still alive when he got out of the boat. (I seem to remember reading somethnig about injuries and he was breathing) not sure. This drowining just sounds fishy.
Anyrate. Just a few questions, (sorry if it's answered before) Why file in Broward? I thought Joey was still alive when he got out of the boat. (I seem to remember reading somethnig about injuries and he was breathing) not sure. This drowining just sounds fishy.
02-17-2012, 06:26 AM
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02-17-2012, 06:29 AM
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On a more light hearted note
I wrote some music lyrics (actualy i wrote two songs) for our last election and I just came across them again
I think Lawyers being law makers is a conflict of interest and this song speaks to that. It was fun to write and it still makes me smile when i bring it back up
(Verse)
Lawyers are liars and we can't get a break
they aren't really helping us it's about the money they make
So you say you slipped and fell got hurt on the street
give Sam a call and a settlement we will meet
It does not matter if you truly have been harmed
will sue someone for a leg and also an arm
WE don't need an excuse to place blame on others
when were done with this guy will just sue another
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
(Verse)
Were you driving drunk and ran in to a wall
Pick up the phone you know who to call
We will blame the car or the beer for its attraction
if many have consumed it we will start a class action
We need to revolt against the lawyers money mission
but there is nowhere to turn most become a judge or politician
The rule when voting for your country's good health
don't vote in a lawyer you just increase their wealth
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
(Verse)
We all know this country is in serious world trouble
the end is near as we sit watching the bubble
don't vote lawyers into office it only will go south
they only speak the truth when they don't open their mouth
Give them your money they will use it to campaign
Then become president and treat us with distain
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
(Verse)
If you think they are there to help you out of your distress
they will just fuel the flames and make things a mess
It is always someone elses's fault that is their moto
They promice you answers and cash like you hit the loto
Other peoples money is there life's long mission
The bigger the pay off the bigger thier commission
So think twice before you vote for a new world leader
He might just be a leagle system bottom feeder
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
I wrote some music lyrics (actualy i wrote two songs) for our last election and I just came across them again
I think Lawyers being law makers is a conflict of interest and this song speaks to that. It was fun to write and it still makes me smile when i bring it back up
(Verse)
Lawyers are liars and we can't get a break
they aren't really helping us it's about the money they make
So you say you slipped and fell got hurt on the street
give Sam a call and a settlement we will meet
It does not matter if you truly have been harmed
will sue someone for a leg and also an arm
WE don't need an excuse to place blame on others
when were done with this guy will just sue another
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
(Verse)
Were you driving drunk and ran in to a wall
Pick up the phone you know who to call
We will blame the car or the beer for its attraction
if many have consumed it we will start a class action
We need to revolt against the lawyers money mission
but there is nowhere to turn most become a judge or politician
The rule when voting for your country's good health
don't vote in a lawyer you just increase their wealth
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
(Verse)
We all know this country is in serious world trouble
the end is near as we sit watching the bubble
don't vote lawyers into office it only will go south
they only speak the truth when they don't open their mouth
Give them your money they will use it to campaign
Then become president and treat us with distain
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
(Verse)
If you think they are there to help you out of your distress
they will just fuel the flames and make things a mess
It is always someone elses's fault that is their moto
They promice you answers and cash like you hit the loto
Other peoples money is there life's long mission
The bigger the pay off the bigger thier commission
So think twice before you vote for a new world leader
He might just be a leagle system bottom feeder
(Chorus)
Lawyers are liars they just want our money
It's always someone elses fault this just isn't funny
To be great in politics you need a law degree
I don't like their actions they don't represent me
02-17-2012, 06:19 PM
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What is being questioned is whether or not the sanctioning body did what it said it was going to do.
If SBI did everything they were supposed to, then all will be fine. (They should have disclosed it sooner to prevent this, perhaps.)
However, if they misled people and did NOT provide what they promised, then in reality the racers were not making an informed choice and that does cause a problem.
All racers know the inherent risks and that is not what is being questioned. What is in question is whether they had everything that they were expecting.
If SBI did everything they were supposed to, then all will be fine. (They should have disclosed it sooner to prevent this, perhaps.)
However, if they misled people and did NOT provide what they promised, then in reality the racers were not making an informed choice and that does cause a problem.
All racers know the inherent risks and that is not what is being questioned. What is in question is whether they had everything that they were expecting.
I think those of you that are criticizing the Grattons are underestimating the family. I knew them very well when I raced and still think the world of them. In my opinion, they are suing to obtain factual data regarding the accident - something that hasn't been shared with them voluntarily. Just one man's thoughts and opinions.....
