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ProfessorGAC

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14. I Don't Disagree, In Concept

Reply to diva77 (Reply #6)

Sat Jul 11, 2020, 05:49 PM

Jul 2020

But remember, in a civil suit the plaintiff has to prove the case. Convincing the jury that an inherently threatening to life job isn't already inherently dangerous.
A really good litigator might be able to convince a jury, but would be one terrific lawyer, IMO.

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Question for legal experts [View all] diva77 Jul 2020 OP

then there could be lawsuits against a third of the country that would be insane. mucifer Jul 2020 #1

I was thinking the SS might be a special situation since taxpayers pay for them to protect diva77 Jul 2020 #2

I am not a lawyer (and I refuse to use the acronym) bluedye33139 Jul 2020 #3

Not a legal expert, but thought I'd pile onto your question! What sort of crimes against humanity or Karadeniz Jul 2020 #4

pile on! diva77 Jul 2020 #7

Willful neglect ... I would think that covers what Trump does in broad daylight. nt 42bambi Jul 2020 #13

Doubtful ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #5

But DJT knowingly places the SS in danger by forbidding the masks. Being asked to take a bullet diva77 Jul 2020 #6

I Don't Disagree, In Concept ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #14

That makes sense customerserviceguy Jul 2020 #10

No. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #8

dang! oh well. thanks for weighing in. diva77 Jul 2020 #9

Does that mean that a president can order SS to not wear bullet-proof vests? diva77 Jul 2020 #11

OSHA? RiF Jul 2020 #12

Only the SS has standing la-trucker Jul 2020 #15