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From: ark@alice.UUCP (Andrew Koenig)
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Subject: Re: Liability Lawsuits Getting Out of Hand
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Date: Sun, 21-Jul-85 11:41:58 EDT
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> (saved the best for last)
> A man filed suit against a tavern for negligently serving him excessive
> amounts of alcohol, leading to his arrest and humiliation after he stabbed
> another man during an argument.
> ----------
> Is there any justification for this sort of thing?

Yes there is.  Anyone can sue anyone for any reason.  The way one
discovers whether the reason is on or off the wall is in the trial.
For all our edification, you might try to follow the stories you
mentioned and see what the result is of these silly suits.