Damages for weather-forecast inaccuracy

Ill-conceived liability proposal #91,204, this time from Russia: “Weather forecasters in our city and the surrounding area will be held responsible for financial losses that the city incurs through their incorrect prognoses,” said Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov. (“Weathermen face fines”, Ananova, Feb. 23; Peter Finn, “Forecasters Feeling Some Official Heat”, Washington Post, Mar. 1)(via Alex […]

Ill-conceived liability proposal #91,204, this time from Russia: “Weather forecasters in our city and the surrounding area will be held responsible for financial losses that the city incurs through their incorrect prognoses,” said Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov. (“Weathermen face fines”, Ananova, Feb. 23; Peter Finn, “Forecasters Feeling Some Official Heat”, Washington Post, Mar. 1)(via Alex Tabarrok).

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  • Rain check?

    From Overlawyered…Finally, a piece of legislation I can get behind. As an outdoors enthusiast, this is a great idea! Somehow, I’m not sure it’ll work.

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