[rant]That's just it. The definition of a "frivolous lawsuit," is rapidly changing. Back in the day, one would call suing your neighbor because his dog ate your roses frivolous, and I agree. Today, however, any lawsuit involving an individual suing a business or a doctor is considered frivolous. What's up with that? The bottom line is the executive and legislative branches aren't doing anything to force corporations, doctors, etc. to work within the law. In fact, they're doing just the opposite. Limiting damages? The only thing that keeps companies like Ford from producing cars that blow up and hack doctors from killing their patients is the financial impact of a possible lawsuit. Without that possibility, it's more profitable for Ford to make s--t cars and set aside the funds for the lawsuits. I'd like to see that change, I really would. But Ford only cares about their bottom line, and state medical boards won't take liceneses away from doctors found guilty of malpractice. (Personally, I don't think it should be up to a medical board. Found guilty of malpractice? Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.00. Do not practice medicine. FYI, it's like that for attorneys. Attorneys found guilty of gross malpractice are disbarred. The end.) The judiciary is the only branch of our government fighting to protect the rights of the individual and the minority, and I hope that doesn't change.[/rant]
OK. Rant over. :-) And I like Windows. Go figure.
