Jury Awards $850,000 In Louisville Slugger Case - Page 2

shmike · 11-02-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Thanks.

I'm kind of relieved that I don't speak "Ed"

I'm kind of disappointed to find out that I do.

karl_1052 · 11-02-2009, 03:33 PM

Wow, it is when I read stories like this that make me wonder how any of you live down there.
Is there a maximum IQ level allowed in your country? Is it in the double digits?

You guys should have a massive bonfire using only lawyers as fuel.

Avatard · 11-02-2009, 03:46 PM

Exactly what are the speed differences between wood and aluminum? I'd like to see radar data. I understand that wood flexes easily, and that aluminum less so...but I am curious as to the actual measurable speed differences.

We didn't hear the case presented. Depending on the data, they may have a point (if not a case).

FTR: I don't agree with the verdict, and warning labels in general.

shmike · 11-02-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Exactly what are the speed differences between wood and aluminum? I'd like to see radar data. I understand that wood flexes easily, and that aluminum less so...but I am curious as to the actual measurable speed differences.

I'd be curious too.

Maybe they should sue the maker of wood?

HokieDNA01 · 11-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Oh I bet the new carbonfiber composite bat I just bought is REALLY dangerous. That thing hits like a champ!!

Avatard · 11-02-2009, 03:50 PM

I'm curious as to the legal argument they used. I can see arguing that there was a reasonable expectation that the performance of a similar product would be similar, if the data is wildly different.

Just how much of a product performance difference are we talking here?

HokieDNA01 · 11-02-2009, 03:51 PM

why didn't they sue the batter for aiming at the pitcher??

karl_1052 · 11-02-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

why didn't they sue the batter for aiming at the pitcher??

Because the pitcher does not have $850,000

goof2 · 11-02-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Exactly what are the speed differences between wood and aluminum? I'd like to see radar data. I understand that wood flexes easily, and that aluminum less so...but I am curious as to the actual measurable speed differences.

We didn't hear the case presented. Depending on the data, they may have a point (if not a case).

FTR: I don't agree with the verdict, and warning labels in general.

There have been a number of news stories about the difference. It isn't massive, but there is a difference. The stories have driven due to some pretty bad injuries in college baseball.

I would guess this family sued based on the expectation that a bat is supposed to be a bat. An aluminum bat generates more ball speed than a wooden one. The bat performs outside the reasonable expectations of the user. This creates a duty on the part of the manufacturer to warn users of the additional risk associated with their product.

It is still ridiculous though.

buzzcutt2 · 11-02-2009, 05:02 PM

What a bunch of idiots!!! It is clearly the baseball that did the damage. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Sue the ball manufacturer.

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Exactly what are the speed differences between wood and aluminum? I'd like to see radar data. I understand that wood flexes easily, and that aluminum less so...but I am curious as to the actual measurable speed differences. We didn't hear the case presented. Depending on the data, they may have a point (if not a case). FTR: I don't agree with the verdict, and warning labels in general. __________________ Insert free thought here. Last edited by Avatard; 11-02-2009 at 03:48 PM..

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	I'm curious as to the legal argument they used. I can see arguing that there was a reasonable expectation that the performance of a similar product would be similar, if the data is wildly different. Just how much of a product performance difference are we talking here? __________________ Insert free thought here.

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HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	why didn't they sue the batter for aiming at the pitcher?? __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

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buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	What a bunch of idiots!!! It is clearly the baseball that did the damage. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Sue the ball manufacturer.