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Yes it is. Some of the most minor and just plain stupid issues and disputes wind up going to court. Unfortunately, too many are given credence by everyone involved. The person who insists on suing, the lawyer taking the case and just as important, the people on juries who are willing to give plaintiffs millions of dollars to people who spill hot coffee on themselves and then sue because the cup did not warn them the coffee was hot.
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On the contrary, that case isn't as frivolous as most people think. I remember this case, it was about a lady who was in a car when she had ordered coffee from McDonalds which resulted in a spill that burned her legs.
On it's face it seems frivolous, but if you look at the facts of the case you'll see that McDonalds had actually sold scalding hot coffee, because customers were complaining that the coffee that they were selling were getting too cold too quickly. As a result of these complaints McDonalds had knowingly sold extremely hot coffee to fulfill the wishes of their customers.
During the trial, it was discovered that McDonalds had known the risk and calculated how much it would cost them to settle for every person who was burnt versus how many customers they would lose if they sold 'cold' coffee. They calculated that the latter would cost them more than awarding settlement for every person that was burned.
As a result, the jury awarded the woman a large amount of money, not because she was just burned by a cup of coffee that didn't warn her it was hot, but because it was supposed to send companies a message that they can't knowingly allow customers to be hurt or take damage because it would cost them less.
What else can I help you with?
What is the most litigious place in the world?
US
Can a landlord ask for citizenship status on rental application?
In the US, they can ask but legal thinking is that they must be very careful about how they use it because we are a litigious society.
What is meant by the litigious nature of today's society?
patients are more likely to bring lawsuits then in the past
What state in the us is the most litigious?
New Jersey
How do you use the word litigious in a sentence?
The litigious attorney was never without a case.
What is the meaning of the term litigious?
The term "litigious" refers to a tendency to engage in or promote lawsuits and legal actions. It often describes individuals or entities that are quick to resort to the courts to resolve disputes, suggesting a propensity for legal confrontation rather than amicable resolution. In a broader context, a litigious society is one where legal disputes are common and often pursued aggressively.
Sentences using Litigious?
The ancestral property was a litigious matter between the nephew and the uncle.
Use litigious in a sentence?
The litigious attorney was never without a case.
Is Australia a litigious society?
Unfortunately Yes Australia is following the USA down this shameful path where people refuse to be held accountable for their own actions.
It is important to manage dismissals properly in your litigious society?
hey that's the lsc assignment ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
What does litigious mean?
The word litigious means ready to take a legal action so as to resolve disputes. This comes from the word litigation which means concerned with lawsuits.
What would a totally non litigious society be like?
A totally non-litigious society would likely have a strong focus on open communication, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or arbitration. People would be more inclined to resolve conflicts amicably and find mutually beneficial solutions rather than resorting to legal action. Trust and cooperation among individuals and communities would be fostered through understanding, compromise, and empathy.
