Woman, hit by car, sues Google for faulty directions

[ericlp]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20006379-71.html


Damn... Only in America could you get away with this. Is it any wonder why our country is messed up because of loons like this.

Next your gonna have to agree to some sort of "disclaimer" every time you fire up google maps. I'm surprised she didn't sue black berry for displaying the contents.

Whats next suing gmail because you got taken for a phishing scam? Sigh...

 

[Atreus21]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20006379-71.html


Damn... Only in America could you get away with this. Is it any wonder why our country is messed up because of loons like this.

Next your gonna have to agree to some sort of "disclaimer" every time you fire up google maps. I'm surprised she didn't sue black berry for displaying the contents.

Whats next suing gmail because you got taken for a phishing scam? Sigh...

Some people just need an ass kicking.

 

[cubby1223]

Well, get used to it, this is straight out of the minds of our "progressive" leaders who you love with all your heart. I will bet some of them get the idea that Google has a greater duty to the public and must have their walking directions regulated by the government with financial penalties for giving bad advice.

 

[JSt0rm]

you know what? If big oil and banks can lay us down and ass fuck us with no lube then I'm all for the little person suing the piss out of whoever whenever for whatever. Let the courts sort it out.

 

[theflyingpig]

Too bad she didn't die.

 

[frostedflakes]

Google Maps terms of service has a section about limitation of liability for inaccurate maps and directions. Seems like they don't have a leg to stand on, but this is America after all, so who knows.

 

[LunarRay]

Too bad she didn't die.

I'd normally entertain a battle of wits with you regarding your comment, however, I can't bring myself to battle the unarmed.

 

[waggy]

I'd normally entertain a battle of wits with you regarding your comment, however, I can't bring myself to battle the unarmed.

i don't really disagree with what he said though. if the GPS says walk down the middle of a highway and you do it you deserve to get hit. then filling a lawsuit about it? yeah pity it didn't kill her.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Well, get used to it, this is straight out of the minds of our "progressive" leaders who you love with all your heart. I will bet some of them get the idea that Google has a greater duty to the public and must have their walking directions regulated by the government with financial penalties for giving bad advice.

as usual cubby is clueless.......

 

[Cogman]

you know what? If big oil and banks can lay us down and ass fuck us with no lube then I'm all for the little person suing the piss out of whoever whenever for whatever. Let the courts sort it out.

The judge should throw this thing out in record time. If I make software that tells you to jump off a cliff, should I be blamed when you die? Hell no.

It is YOUR fault for doing the stupid thing, not mine for telling you to do it. This woman should be bankrupted by this suit.

 

[JSt0rm]

The judge should throw this thing out in record time. If I make software that tells you to jump off a cliff, should I be blamed when you die? Hell no.

It is YOUR fault for doing the stupid thing, not mine for telling you to do it. This woman should be bankrupted by this suit.

I'm not going to judge this case... all I'm saying is if corporations are gonna fuck us over we should have the right to sue them for whatever the fuck we want. If the judge thinks its retarded then its retarded.

 

[Cogman]

I'm not going to judge this case... all I'm saying is if corporations are gonna fuck us over we should have the right to sue them for whatever the fuck we want. If the judge thinks its retarded then its retarded.

Sorry to inform you of this, but we can't survive without cooperation to "screw us over". We wouldn't be able to provide food, clothing, electronics, anything.

Now, if a corporations does something wanton, then sure, sue them. However, with something like this, it is ridiculous. How would you like to be sued because you gave someone bad directions?

 

[JSt0rm]

Sorry to inform you of this, but we can't survive without cooperation to "screw us over". We wouldn't be able to provide food, clothing, electronics, anything.

Now, if a corporations does something wanton, then sure, sue them. However, with something like this, it is ridiculous. How would you like to be sued because you gave someone bad directions?

I didn't say there wasn't a need for corporations. What I'm saying is our system is set up so you can sue anyone for anything and that's how it should be.

 

[Cogman]

I didn't say there wasn't a need for corporations. What I'm saying is our system is set up so you can sue anyone for anything and that's how it should be.

And I guess that to some extent I do agree with that. However, for something this dumb I support a more harsh penalty to the suing party. IMO while a lawsuit like this should be possible to do, it shouldn't be as common as it is.

 

[Hacp]

Man how culpable are people? If I make a website asking people to give me money, how much do you think I can get?

 

[JSt0rm]

Man how culpable are people? If I make a website asking people to give me money, how much do you think I can get?

depends on your "ailment" hahahaha :sneaky: () :twisted:

 

[CallMeJoe]

Man how culpable are people? If I make a website asking people to give me money, how much do you think I can get?

I suspect their culpability is greatly exceeded by your Gullibility...

 

[ciproxr]

Too bad she didn't die.

im sorry but lol

 

[Darwin333]

you know what? If big oil and banks can lay us down and ass fuck us with no lube then I'm all for the little person suing the piss out of whoever whenever for whatever. Let the courts sort it out.

Gotta love the irony. The government helps them fuck us sans lube and the government is gonna sort it out when the fucked has an issue.

 

[Kappo]

I didn't say there wasn't a need for corporations. What I'm saying is our system is set up so you can sue anyone for anything and that's how it should be.

I agree, with a caveat. If you lose, you pay what you were suing for. Same thing for reporting false crimes. If your person is not convicted/found guilty then you should suffer for bringing things in and sucking up everyone's time and money.

You must work for a lawyer. Because that is the ONLY person who would benefit from this.

 

[zylander]

Too bad she didn't die.

Agreed. She arrived at a roadway with no sidewalks and decided to walk down it anyways, thats her own stupid fault.

 

[Double Trouble]

Hopefully google gets the judge to make her pay for their legal defense because it's a frivolous suit. Since they probably have a LOT of lawyers on staff, that could get very expensive for her.

 

[Zebo]

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY.
(a) GOOGLE AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TELE ATLAS AND ITS SUPPLIERS) MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR THE PRODUCTS.
(b) SUBJECT TO SECTION 14.1 OF THE GOOGLE UNIVERSAL TERMS, GOOGLE AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TELE ATLAS AND ITS SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTENT AND THE PRODUCTS, AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT OR THE PRODUCTS.

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Good luck.

 

[Rainsford]

I agree, with a caveat. If you lose, you pay what you were suing for. Same thing for reporting false crimes. If your person is not convicted/found guilty then you should suffer for bringing things in and sucking up everyone's time and money.

You must work for a lawyer. Because that is the ONLY person who would benefit from this.

That's not a very good idea. It would prevent people from suing ANY large organization, for any reason, because they'd be financially screwed if they lost. 10 million dollars means virtually nothing to a huge multi-national, but it's an inconceivable sum to most individuals.

 

[dpearson]

I don't see what the big deal is and how this warranted an article.

An idiot misused technology and filed a lawsuit. That's not news. Anyone can file a suit about ANYTHING. It's part of what makes this nation great.

Now if this gets any traction in a court and Google has to pay damages...then it's news and worth our attention