Little League coach sues former player

[MustangGT]

Another starving lawyer/shyster story. Both he and his/her clients are fools. This is like the fool that gets hit by a foul ball and then wants to sue. Puhleeze this is part and parel of the decline of this country.

[PennyQuilts]

Great. One more little controversy that will ultimately insert itself in how kids' sports leagues conduct themselves and are insured. That never ends well. It won't change a boisterous kid throwing a helmet (he already knows better) but it will drive up the costs for everyone. I'd be way more sympathetic if it was a problem that is a common problem with a league. I'm also skeptical that this guy managed to get his achilles tendon slashed under these circumstances. SNAP!

ETA, I read the story and responded before listening to the video. I just watched the video.

That "victim," who says he feels like a victim, is an ass. He had a pre-existing injury in the area, didn't contact the parents for six months and sued for $500,000.00. He said he didn't know his attorney had asked for that much (he wanted about 20-25). He ought to be ashamed of himself. I hope he doesn't go near another kids' game. I don't like people like him.

[MustangGT]

Great. One more little controversy that will ultimately insert itself in how kids' sports leagues conduct themselves and are insured. That never ends well. It won't change a boisterous kid throwing a helmet (he already knows better) but it will drive up the costs for everyone. I'd be way more sympathetic if it was a problem that is a common problem with a league. I'm also skeptical that this guy managed to get his achilles tendon slashed under these circumstances. SNAP!

ETA, I read the story and responded before listening to the video. I just watched the video.

That "victim," who says he feels like a victim, is an ass. He had a pre-existing injury in the area, didn't contact the parents for six months and sued for $500,000.00. He said he didn't know his attorney had asked for that much (he wanted about 20-25). He ought to be ashamed of himself. I hope he doesn't go near another kids' game. I don't like people like him.

Could not agree more with your cogent and spot on post.

[RadicalModerate]

I think this whole thing would make a great "reality TV show" . . . especially if they were able to work "Here Comes ...... Boo-Boo" into the title.
(it could generate a spin-off with Honey Boo-Boo suing for trademark infringement or something.)

Bob and Ray would have had a field day on old time radio with this one.

[kevinpate]

On a heel far away
Stood an old rugged coach
Writhing in deep severe pain
For a helmet was thrown
and a tendon was slain
And a course of recovery was born

(with apologies to old gospel tune lovers everywhere)

[PennyQuilts]

On a heel far away
Stood an old rugged coach
Writhing in deep severe pain
For a helmet was thrown
and a tendon was slain
And a course of recovery was born



(with apologies to old gospel tune lovers everywhere)

har, har, har!!! Well done, Kevin.