Tuesday, May 10, 2011

I realize Disney Syndrome is rampant, but I'd still think

anyone going camping in someplace like Utah would know there are dangerous things out there?
Judge Dale Kimball on Tuesday ruled that the federal government was 65 percent responsible for Samuel's death, the state government 25 percent responsible, and the boy's family 10 percent responsible.

He awarded the family $1.95 million in damages.

His ruling said US Forest Service law enforcement officer Carolyn Gosse had been notified about an earlier bear attack but failed to follow regulations and inform Ives' family about the potential threat.

Added: just found further info, apparently the 10% is because the kid may have taken food into his tent. But this
During the trial, government lawyers argued that posted signs adequately warned the family of the potential dangers of bears.
is bullshit: there's a BIG difference between generic "Bears can hurt you" and "There was a bear attack here earlier."

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