By reader acclaim: “The makers of the Slip ‘N Slide filed a lawsuit Monday over a scene in the hit movie ‘Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star’ that shows actor David Spade skidding to a painful halt on the summertime water toy. … In the movie, Spade jumps belly first on the yellow plastic sheet without first inflating it with air and water,” contrary to guidelines. “He then coats the slide with oil and crashes into a fence. … The company is concerned that the scene might prompt adults to imitate Spade’s action, which could lead to injury and lawsuits.” (CNN, Sep. 8; Ed Finn, “Can Wham-O Sue Over Dickie Roberts?”, Slate, Sept. 10).

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