capt. megadeth
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Maiko said:I agree some sort of compensation is in order but not these extremes. WTF!!
Mike
Maiko said:Another sad day. I think its time to sue the lawyers and politicians that have allowed to let this continue to this extreme. I agree some sort of compensation is in order but not these extremes. WTF!!
Mike
Murdoughnut said:Maybe it's hard for you guys to wrap your mind around because it's your industry and you take it too personal. Let me give you another example and you tell me if this is greed.
avbug said:I wouldn't trade my mother, brother, or children for a million or ten.
Murdoughnut said:My dad is a trucker and one of the guys he drives with had been experiencing some real issues with fatigue. He had knodded off a few times while driving down the road. Concerned, he informed the company and requested a more limited work schedule. Basically, he was told that if he left the board (equivallent of the "line" for airlines) he'd lose his job. So out of concern for his pension and his family, he kept driving. A few months later he knodded off while driving down the road and didn't wake up until after he had hit a car head on, killing four people.
cjs said:Maybe I'm missing something here. How on earth is this the company's fault? An employee was unfit for duty, knew it, informed the company, was told to either shape up or leave. Kept driving, and ended up killing four people. Who does the family sue? The company, because their lawyers know who has deep pockets. Two wrong's don't make a right, but that's exactly the sort of logic people use to justify this sort of lawsuit. The ramification? The company will probably be much less tolerant of drivers who express any sort of job-related distress. So, you complain about something, and you're out on the street. Way to go, lawyers, you've really made the world a better place for both drivers and workers ...![]()
A Squared said:Yes, but would you trade your ex-wife for a million dollars?