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Good Samaritans On The Hook In California

December 22, 2008

Good Samaritans who try to rescue victims of car crashes or other emergencies can be sued for damages, California’s Supreme Court ruled last week.   For commentaries on the legal underpinnings of the case, check out Overlawyered or WSJ’s Law Blog.  I’d only add that this ruling just deepens our litigation-happy culture and exacerbates the “sue first” mentality that has people thinking it’s OK to sue your drycleaner for $54 million if he loses your pair of pants, or your Little League coach if your child gets struck by a baseball he loses in the sun.

Posted by Dan Pero in the categories: California, Tort Reform

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