I hope MSG doesn’t cave in and pay some ridiculous nuisance settlement. I want to see a Court fight and watch the money grubbing family lose and then (i dream) the Court orders the family to pay Court costs and the defense costs for MSG. While the loss is a tragedy it doesn’t mean this family is allowed to act like money grubbing pigs.
A tragic accident. But, in my humble lowly opinion, it wasn’t Madison Square Garden that GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL AND KILLED A TWO YEAR OLD.
C’mon people, it’s a massive arena with tens of thousands of people purchasing alcohol. Most places already stop serving in the 4th quarter/period. How about putting the blame where it belongs:
WITH A COP WHO THOUGHT HE WAS “ABOVE THE RULES” (LIKE SO MANY DO) AND KILLED A BEAUTIFUL CHILD AS A RESULT.
Great, M.S.G. has deep pockets, but does that make them responsible for the death? The cop did it, blame the cop, sue the cop, and throw his rear in jail for 30 years.
matt, I’m with you. I’ve always thought dram shop laws were ill-conceived.
The cop should get the harshest possible punishment. The family should sue the cop, not MSG. Unfortunately MSG will pay a few million on this one to settle.
I never agree with these lawsuits that blame the serving establishment. Its pretty easy to look sober while you are sitting on a barstool but much different when you get behind the wheel of your car. This case seems to be even worse because the drunk driver was part of the establishment charged with keeping the roads safe. A cop is certainly aware of the rules and knows the penalties for DUI. It may be a double standard, but I think Cops should face stiffer punishments when they commit crimes.
This is sad, but I agree with the rest of you. It is ridiculous that someone is able to sue the establishment that served the alcohol. The person responsible should be sued for everything they are worth. This is another case of an attorney going after the deep pockets establishment. No amount of money could bring this child back, so why sue for it. I guess I am just fed up with lawsuits against big companies, and the actual at-fault party avoiding blame (I realize they are probably named as well).
The cops I know are some of the biggest partiers in the world. They think nothing of drinking and driving because their fellow officers will protect them if they get pulled over. At worst they will be escorted home.
The police profession is rife with hard drinkers. Its hard to spend your life dealing with the dregs of humanity and the haunting images of children that have been abused, wives that have been beaten, victims of car accidents, etc. The alcohol takes the edge off.
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I hope MSG doesn’t cave in and pay some ridiculous nuisance settlement. I want to see a Court fight and watch the money grubbing family lose and then (i dream) the Court orders the family to pay Court costs and the defense costs for MSG. While the loss is a tragedy it doesn’t mean this family is allowed to act like money grubbing pigs.
A tragic accident. But, in my humble lowly opinion, it wasn’t Madison Square Garden that GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL AND KILLED A TWO YEAR OLD.
C’mon people, it’s a massive arena with tens of thousands of people purchasing alcohol. Most places already stop serving in the 4th quarter/period. How about putting the blame where it belongs:
WITH A COP WHO THOUGHT HE WAS “ABOVE THE RULES” (LIKE SO MANY DO) AND KILLED A BEAUTIFUL CHILD AS A RESULT.
Great, M.S.G. has deep pockets, but does that make them responsible for the death? The cop did it, blame the cop, sue the cop, and throw his rear in jail for 30 years.
matt, I’m with you. I’ve always thought dram shop laws were ill-conceived.
The cop should get the harshest possible punishment. The family should sue the cop, not MSG. Unfortunately MSG will pay a few million on this one to settle.
I never agree with these lawsuits that blame the serving establishment. Its pretty easy to look sober while you are sitting on a barstool but much different when you get behind the wheel of your car. This case seems to be even worse because the drunk driver was part of the establishment charged with keeping the roads safe. A cop is certainly aware of the rules and knows the penalties for DUI. It may be a double standard, but I think Cops should face stiffer punishments when they commit crimes.
This is sad, but I agree with the rest of you. It is ridiculous that someone is able to sue the establishment that served the alcohol. The person responsible should be sued for everything they are worth. This is another case of an attorney going after the deep pockets establishment. No amount of money could bring this child back, so why sue for it. I guess I am just fed up with lawsuits against big companies, and the actual at-fault party avoiding blame (I realize they are probably named as well).
The cops I know are some of the biggest partiers in the world. They think nothing of drinking and driving because their fellow officers will protect them if they get pulled over. At worst they will be escorted home.
The police profession is rife with hard drinkers. Its hard to spend your life dealing with the dregs of humanity and the haunting images of children that have been abused, wives that have been beaten, victims of car accidents, etc. The alcohol takes the edge off.
If it’s that bad then the cops should a) drink at home or 2) change jobs. No excuse for killing a kid, or anyone else for that matter
What about the parents? Bringing a 2 year old to a late night basketball game?
This could have been forseen. There are many drunk people at these events. Its no place for a 2 year old. You have to take care of your kids.
It doesnt say the family was at the game with their child, just that the person who hit them was. They just happened to be on the same road.
I have an idea. How about MSG doesn’t serve alcohol! They know people attending an event and drinking will be driving once they leave the building.