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merlinjones
11-14-2003, 05:38 AM
In the event that OSHA determines deferred maintenence as a factor in the Thunder case...

If the family of the Thunder victim doesn't settle with the company, they could go to court to expose these excessive executive culture proceedures to the general public.

Even if no criminal charges appear, the family could file a wrongful death civil suit (ala OJ). It would be interesting to see them hit the executives that personally profited from bonus compensation in those years right in the pocketbook (not just the company, but the individuals). They could hit the consultant companies that made the reccommendations too. Make an example of the system as it exists. Likely any jury would be emminently sympathetic and the press would amplify the message.

Since civil cases rely on preponderance of evidence, I would think all the He said, She said evidence we have been reading in the papers would be admissable.

Any legal eagles out there with opinions?

ralfrick
11-14-2003, 06:56 AM
I would be stunned if there is no suit filed no matter what. Historically, though, Disney does everything they can to settle and keep it out of court if they think they'll lose.