Well back in the ice age when I adjusted claims, notice of a hazardous condition was a segment of the negligence on the insured’s part. It would be hard to argue the GC or subcontractor didnt have knowledge of the hole. As regards Killian, prior knowledge of the hole gives her some degree of negligence but does not in any way exonerate the insured, especially if she tripped and fell into it.
If Killian is typical of a poser “Interior Decorator”, the extent of her business expenses are for the box of business cards, and a home office all-in-one printer/fax/copier/scanner that she uses both for personal and business purposes, and an unendorsed tenant’s policy ignoring the office exposure, while at the same time having an expensive mink, large rings and watches, and other valuable articles insured on her tenant’s policy with a measily $25,000 in contents coverage.
Health insurance? Too expensive. Disability Insurance? Too expensive. Worker’s Comp? Proprietors don’t fall within the law. NYS DBL? None.
Anderson Cooper? Son of Gloria Vanderbilt, makes bucks on his own from his own television show on CNN – JACKPOT!
I saw nothing in the article to indicate she tripped and fell into the hole. It merely states she plunged 17 feet through the hole.
Now in the law a landowner owes certain duties to various people depending on their status. She would appear to be a licensee, depending on the law of New York.
If the fire pole had been there, a person can still fall through – because it’s made for sliding down. This designer can’t tell the difference between a gut rehab and a plate of calamari. All fans of “This Old House” know how to navigate these buildings. I’ve already sent Cooper an “application” for this job. I’m the best one for this job.
We ARE a jaded lot because of incalculable YEARS of watching settlements determined by the seriousness of the injury without regard to the responsibility of parties involved. In many jurisdictions, Killian’s activities at the time of the fall would be completely irrelevant if, in fact, she’s lucky to be alive. Killian got a boo boo. Time to pay pay.
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Well back in the ice age when I adjusted claims, notice of a hazardous condition was a segment of the negligence on the insured’s part. It would be hard to argue the GC or subcontractor didnt have knowledge of the hole. As regards Killian, prior knowledge of the hole gives her some degree of negligence but does not in any way exonerate the insured, especially if she tripped and fell into it.
Golfers call this “one in a hole.”
If Killian is typical of a poser “Interior Decorator”, the extent of her business expenses are for the box of business cards, and a home office all-in-one printer/fax/copier/scanner that she uses both for personal and business purposes, and an unendorsed tenant’s policy ignoring the office exposure, while at the same time having an expensive mink, large rings and watches, and other valuable articles insured on her tenant’s policy with a measily $25,000 in contents coverage.
Health insurance? Too expensive. Disability Insurance? Too expensive. Worker’s Comp? Proprietors don’t fall within the law. NYS DBL? None.
Anderson Cooper? Son of Gloria Vanderbilt, makes bucks on his own from his own television show on CNN – JACKPOT!
Didnt know we are considered idiots just for stating our opinions! Just like you have yours so do we… what makes you right and us wrong?
I saw nothing in the article to indicate she tripped and fell into the hole. It merely states she plunged 17 feet through the hole.
Now in the law a landowner owes certain duties to various people depending on their status. She would appear to be a licensee, depending on the law of New York.
If the fire pole had been there, a person can still fall through – because it’s made for sliding down. This designer can’t tell the difference between a gut rehab and a plate of calamari. All fans of “This Old House” know how to navigate these buildings. I’ve already sent Cooper an “application” for this job. I’m the best one for this job.
We ARE a jaded lot because of incalculable YEARS of watching settlements determined by the seriousness of the injury without regard to the responsibility of parties involved. In many jurisdictions, Killian’s activities at the time of the fall would be completely irrelevant if, in fact, she’s lucky to be alive. Killian got a boo boo. Time to pay pay.
Me either. Although I certainly hope she’s ok, I’m having difficulty connecting Anderson Cooper to her carelessness.
The lawsuit is because, as she was falling, she spilled her cup of McDonald’s coffee on herself, and she didn’t expect it to be hot.
We sure are jaded. Wait, spell that R-E-A-S-O-N-A-B-L-E and being able to use common sense. Sure doesn’t include attorneys does it?