Comments on: Ultra-embarrassing fraternity lawsuit

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By: Ron Miler

Ron Miler — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:38:33 +0000

“Must be pre-law.”

To the man with a hammer, everything is a nail.

By: boblipton

boblipton — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:23:32 +0000

Must be pre-law.

Bob

By: Mannie

Mannie — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:04:38 +0000

@ Mark Biggar

Roger that!

By: Walter Olson

Walter Olson — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:14:16 +0000

Of course in this case the plaintiff is not the one chargeable with such stupidity. But perhaps the fraternity could consider this defense in seeking to be let out of the case.

By: Mark Biggar

Mark Biggar — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:18:04 +0000

Yet one more example of why there should be a “Darwin Award” (of close there to) defense for civil liability. “Your Honor, the Plaintiff acted with such blatant stupidity that there was no way to foresee the possibility this event happening. Move to dismiss!”

By: John Burgess

John Burgess — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:47:27 +0000

Do we have any proof–nay, even indication!–that fraternities are capable of embarrassment?