4-Year-Old Can Be Sued, Judge Rules in Bike Case

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A judge has ruled that a four-year-old girl can be sued for negligence after allegedly causing an accident that injured an elderly woman, who later died from unrelated causes. The ruling allows the lawsuit to proceed, but it does not imply that the child is liable. Discussions center around whether a child of this age can be considered negligent, with many arguing that children do not possess the cognitive ability to understand the consequences of their actions. The consensus is that parents should be held responsible for their children's actions, especially if they were supervising the activity. Concerns are raised about the emotional impact on the child, who may carry guilt from the incident, and whether the lawsuit serves as a form of vengeance rather than a legitimate claim for damages. The case highlights the complexities of child liability in legal contexts and the societal acceptance of risk associated with children's play.
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DaveC426913 said:
That would be audacious of her. :smile: But ...

... does that make her an optimist?? or a pessimist??
Well, I posed the question of whether her injuries lead to her death. Although the coroner may not have officially been able to state it, the problems caused by surgery and hospitalization could quite possibly have caused her death, the strain on her heart would have been enormous. I watch a lot of the autopsy shows on tv and and the coronwer was saying that even though there was no doubt that the person's death was directly linked to the injuries, and that you'd think it would be a no brainer to state that as the cause of death, there are legal hurdles that get so specific that you just have to put "unknown" or "natural causes" as cause of death.
 

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