Never, ever, hold a contest unless you are clearly aware of any circumstances that may harm your contestants, especially permanent injuries or death. End of story.
If she didn't sign a waiver, I rule in favor of the plaintiffs.
signing a waiver is irrelevant. she can sign anything she wants, no one would knowingly waive death if they truly knew that drinking water would kill them. They especially wouldn't waive death for a Wii. It doesn't matter what she signed, her family will win.
i think the family shouldnt win. I researched this, and apparently during the contest she complained of stomach pains and other discomforts. Anyone who would continue to drink after that would know that they would probably be at least ill after continuing to drink. also, she competed of her own free will, and, in my opinion, the family should not be able to win the law suit. It was a tragic event, but the lawsuit is in my opinion uncalled for.
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Never, ever, hold a contest unless you are clearly aware of any circumstances that may harm your contestants, especially permanent injuries or death. End of story.
If she didn't sign a waiver, I rule in favor of the plaintiffs.
signing a waiver is irrelevant. she can sign anything she wants, no one would knowingly waive death if they truly knew that drinking water would kill them. They especially wouldn't waive death for a Wii. It doesn't matter what she signed, her family will win.
i think the family shouldnt win. I researched this, and apparently during the contest she complained of stomach pains and other discomforts. Anyone who would continue to drink after that would know that they would probably be at least ill after continuing to drink. also, she competed of her own free will, and, in my opinion, the family should not be able to win the law suit. It was a tragic event, but the lawsuit is in my opinion uncalled for.