tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928190953754695329.post644936111405015405..comments2023-05-16T05:23:11.180-04:00Comments on Featherstone on Government: A Rant - The Bidding Starts at $60 Million (and other things I just don't get about mega-lawsuits)Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11755157017325989727noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928190953754695329.post-45655724015029161602011-08-21T19:39:34.858-04:002011-08-21T19:39:34.858-04:00The number is a pie in the sky figure. In fact, y...The number is a pie in the sky figure. In fact, you're not even supposed to give a specific number in your complaint. Not sure why one was given here.<br /><br />I don't understand the mentality that if there is negligence, someone should walk away without being compensated for the loss of their family member. What is the law supposed to say..."Too bad it, happened but here is $5,000 to cover the funeral." You're talking about people who have lost their husband or wife for the next 40-50 years. In the event of negligence, they should be compensated for lost income and loss of companionship. The notionthat Plaintffs regularly get wealthy on these types of case is a myth. Rarely does that happen.Paul K. Ogdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137003328850866711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-928190953754695329.post-15632484532782728702011-08-20T12:23:47.267-04:002011-08-20T12:23:47.267-04:00I'll preface my comment with my condolences t...I'll preface my comment with my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victims, over what appears to be a freak accident. <br /> The story exemplifies the change in our societies mentality over the past couple decades, Greed!<br /> Sure, the cost of medical and final burial expenses are a given. But who can accurately determine the final figure of lost wages? 60 million, this lady would never make that in her lifetime, and I believe that should be the rule to justly arrive at a final figure for compensation.Scott Curnutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602166414698997704noreply@blogger.com