WooferBearATL Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Perhaps saving was not the correct term. I should have said "lowball". Instead of lowballing the family, give them what they want so the issue does not keep coming up and SF continues to lose customers. I don't think any of us know the facts around this well enough to make that kind of assumption. I've evaluated and determined the value of injuries for going on 10 years now. (Oh Man!) There are so many factors that may never be known to the public. I'm not certain how you assume that anyone is being "lowballed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 ^ You are probably right. I just can't see a legitimate reason for the family not to have been compensated yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 ^ You are probably right. I just can't see a legitimate reason for the family not to have been compensated yet. Rarely, Rarely, Rarely are any medical bills paid until an injury release is obtained or litigation is resolved. No General Damages (Also Known as General Damages) are paid until the loss is resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 And the insurer(s), not just the defendant(s), gets to decide if the matter is settled. The insurance company(ies) also provides the defense, and must carefully consider any offers to settle that are within the policy limits, or not do so at its/their peril. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 And the insurer(s), not just the defendant(s), gets to decide if the matter is settled. The insurance company(ies) also provides the defense, and must carefully consider any offers to settle that are within the policy limits, or not do so at its/their peril. Kentucky is not that tricky in dealing with Bad Faith issues. But yes, that's a concern. You never want to risk opening up the policy. (translation - risk paying more than the policy limits) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Attorney Wants To Add Friends To Amusement Park Suit: http://www.whas11.com/news/local/stories/W...m.16bdc38b.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Attorney Wants To Add Friends To Amusement Park Suit: http://www.whas11.com/news/local/stories/W...m.16bdc38b.html I wonder if we can be added to the suit as a class action. After all, most of us have ridden drop rides and the stories have injured all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I will testify for you that since this incident, you have appeared to be somewhat tetched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 2010 Trial Date Set (these articles are VERY different from each other): http://www.whas11.com/news/local/stories/W...m.1a5f92f5.html http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...NEWS01/80730032 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Judge Denies Teens' Attempt At Joining Lawsuit: http://www.wlky.com/news/17066413/detail.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Judge Rules Teens CAN Join the Lawsuit: http://www.whas11.com/news/local/stories/W...m.14aa6e2a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Lassiter Family Asks That Kentucky Kingdom Trial Be Moved Up: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...1/80829030/1008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Kentucky Kingdom sues Intamin Ltd.: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...414/1008/NEWS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Kentucky Kingdom sues Intamin Ltd.: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...414/1008/NEWS01 Now it's getting interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Kentucky Kingdom sues Intamin Ltd.: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...414/1008/NEWS01 ho ho ho! NOW it's getting fun to follow this story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I just find it interesting that the park seems to have known they had the wrong cables on the ride for 4 years prior to the accident. Yet even though SFKK knew they had the wrong cables they continued to opperate the ride for 4 years. Sounds like neglegence on SFKK part to me. I believe thats the correct legal term. Its like using the spare tire your car comes with, slapping it on and driving over 55mph and putting 5,000 miles on the spare, yet you sue the manufacturer when it blows, flips your car and kills 10 people on the highway. Hey you knew it was right, but just ignore it and continue on because your too cheap to buy a new tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I just find it interesting that the park seems to have known they had the wrong cables on the ride for 4 years prior to the accident. Yet even though SFKK knew they had the wrong cables they continued to opperate the ride for 4 years. Sounds like neglegence on SFKK part to me. I believe thats the correct legal term. Its like using the spare tire your car comes with, slapping it on and driving over 55mph and putting 5,000 miles on the spare, yet you sue the manufacturer when it blows, flips your car and kills 10 people on the highway. Hey you knew it was right, but just ignore it and continue on because your too cheap to buy a new tire. And this is what the courts are going to look at and decide. Now may be the time to watch how this plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 http://www.wlextv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9017998 looks like SFKK is sueing Intamin for the failure. And the story continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 My guess is that the case will be settled and the terms will be confidential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 My guess is that the case will be settled and the terms will be confidential. Oh, all cases involved will settle. The question is if it will be worked out prior to a decision coming down from the courts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Judge Won't Speed Up Amusement Park Suit: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...1/80919016/1008 http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/09/19/ap5448526.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Girl Injured On Ride Undergoing More Surgery: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/briefs...ng-more-surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Post Surgery News: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...442/1008/NEWS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 This is such a horribly sad incident. Although I don't know her, I can barely read anything relating to Kaitlyn's accident without tears welling up in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Post Surgery News: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.d...442/1008/NEWS01 Father sending the newspaper emails from the hospital? Any idea when he's appearing on Jerry Springer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Amusement Park Seeks To Add More Parties Into Ride Lawsuit: http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=91...mp;nav=menu31_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Ahh yes, I almost forgot about this accident. Is there anything else to prevent Mr. Six from sleeping at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 SIX FLAGS SETTLES WITH LASITTER FAMILY: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/200.../311220008/1008 http://www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/34901049.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Im so happy this is all over..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Im so happy this is all over..... I wish the Lasitter familey good health in the future.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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