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mythology

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13. Except for all those other lawsuits that haven't sent a message

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Sun Sep 3, 2017, 08:19 AM

Sep 2017

It doesn't really impact the cops directly. The city gets sued, their insurance pays, the cops go on their merry way. The way to put a real cost to the piss poor behavior of cops is to make them pay the cost of lawsuits either out of their pensions or out of their budget. Until then, there's no real incentive for them to do the right thing.

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I think that nurse will regret not filing a lawsuit [View all] SHRED Sep 2017 OP

She has time to decide. madaboutharry Sep 2017 #1

She has indicated she won't SHRED Sep 2017 #2

She might change her mind. She has time to do that. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #7

She has plenty of time. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #3

She might yet. I hope so. nt Laffy Kat Sep 2017 #5

You don't have to file a suit to settle a claim jberryhill Sep 2017 #6

I wouldn't be surprised if she is offered a goodly sum The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #8

I hope she changes her mind too. Standing up for that patient's rights is something flibbitygiblets Sep 2017 #9

I am sure her lawyer and the city's are discussing compensation Drahthaardogs Sep 2017 #10

As much as it sounds hollow, it isn't about the money. no_hypocrisy Sep 2017 #11

I'm sure it's difficult, in part, because nurses and cops are very close... aikoaiko Sep 2017 #12

Except for all those other lawsuits that haven't sent a message mythology Sep 2017 #13

Excellent point SHRED Sep 2017 #14

Exactly. cwydro Sep 2017 #16

So far, her approach is working very well. yardwork Sep 2017 #15