Posted by poli1471 on September 5, 2008 at 6:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Paalease...........Get real.

Posted by luckylady on September 5, 2008 at 6:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

11 years old - I wonder if an adult was supervising the water play. 15 mins under water is a very long time, wasn't anybody there to pull her out? SO very sad and tragic - My sympathies to the family.

Posted by karmann on September 5, 2008 at 7:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It almost seems that "anything for a buck" is the stadard practice. Tort reform with award caps is needed.

Posted by RTC on September 5, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

CB, my exact thoughts.
This a horrible thing to happen to any family, but my 11 yr. old would not be jumping from a dock without adult supervision. I would be right behind my kid if they didn't surface right away.
As far as failing to give time-sensitive info, why was there not an adult there to give it?
Again, I am truly sorry for this family, but don't blame the authorities.
I am not heartless, but people often strike out at others when they are grief stricken.

Posted by drp7773 on September 5, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Isn't it funny how taking someone else's money always makes you feel better.

Posted by coolfreaknbeans on September 5, 2008 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So let me get this straight.It's up to the police and EMS to know your minor childs location-not you?Are you fn kidding me?This family better be careful casting blame on others.The lawyers for the police and EMS will rip those parents to shreds in court-rightfully so.Not to mention social services.I'm sorry for their loss,but they sound like they couldve been neglectful resulting in the death of their child.Where in the hell were they?And police and EMS not doing enough?Are they accusing them of stopping for a latte on the way to the scene?

Posted by lexylady on September 5, 2008 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It has always amazed and disgusted me that people think Money can bring closure to a tragic situation. People like this make me sick; pure and simple!! How pathetic can one get. Yes, there are times when a law suit is appropriate, but this doesn't even come close.

Posted by SCHoser on September 5, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I could not imagine the pain of losing a child. I'm sure it would probably make one do and say some things a little off the wall. That is a wound that even time can not heal. You may be able to cope with it better, but it never goes away. Money won't help, trying to put blame on others won't truly help either. I wish them luck, but I don't see how suing law enforcement on this one will do anything but bring more pain. Especially when their lawyers get up for their turn. It is time for us as citizens to start taking personal responsibility-it is not always someone else's fault. Especially in this case as it is reported here.
CB hit it right on the head: lawyers!

Posted by desspec on September 5, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe they're suing for the safety of other children who jump from docks ....

Posted by nikkiP on September 5, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe they should start a campaign to inform people of the dangers. How is this going to help? Parents need to monitor their children, especially in situations like this. I'm still confused as to why they're mad the EMS people didn't give a proper location.

Posted by bullygirl on September 5, 2008 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder if they were calling from a cell phone. Because if so, then it was up to them to give an exact location of where on the lake they were. Cell phones are not like land line phones for 911. They give a general area, if that.

Posted by wonderdog on September 5, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There are four reasons people sue in cases like this.

1. Money.

2. Money.

3. Getting a settlement or judgment enables the parents to convince themselves that it was someone else's fault, not their own.

4. Money.

FWIW, the attorney and firm mentioned in an earlier post rarely take a case to trial. They depend on smaller out of court settlements for minor injuries from those who would rather pay a nuisance amount than incur the cost of a trial. It's all about the quantity of cases, not the quality. If I were (legitimately) injured and needed a good personal injury lawyer, his firm would be the last one I would call.

Posted by JC on September 5, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If it would be mandatory for the loosing party (better yet, their lawyer) to pay the other party's legal fee's we wouldn't have this sue happy, money grabbing, but none of it was my fault, society. However, that will never happen since most of the legislative delegation are lawyers!

Posted by nikkiP on September 5, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Making the loser pay for the fees would help out the health care system. Alot.