Suing NFL over fan’s DWI

A fan downed 14 beers at a New York Giants game and drove off, causing a crash that left a child paralyzed. Now the family’s lawyers want the league to pay. “I understand they are searching for a deep pocket,” said Rutgers law prof Howard Latin. “But at a certain point, people have to be […]

A fan downed 14 beers at a New York Giants game and drove off, causing a crash that left a child paralyzed. Now the family’s lawyers want the league to pay. “I understand they are searching for a deep pocket,” said Rutgers law prof Howard Latin. “But at a certain point, people have to be responsible for their own behavior.” (Peter Pochna, “Family sues NFL for fan’s DWI that left child paralyzed”, NorthJersey.com, Oct. 10)(reg) (& see “Sports Betting: The National Football League Versus the Trial Lawyers” (commentary), Center for Individual Freedom, Oct. 16). Update Jan. 21, 2005: jury returns $105 million award against beer concessionaire Aramark after dismissal of claims against team and league.

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