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Rhiannon12866

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7. Ah! Well, I don't see how the venue could be seen to be at fault, it could have happened anywhere

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 11:39 PM

Apr 2018

But I take your point. It just baffles me why the victim would have to take action against the attacker - I thought that was the job of law enforcement.

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Woman wearing hijab attacked while waiting in emergency room, lawsuit says [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2018 OP

so how is the hosptial liable. most likely they "never saw it coming" either nt msongs Apr 2018 #1

It doesn't sound like there was any gross negligence or liability, TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #2

Wouldn't the attacker be charged with assault? Rhiannon12866 Apr 2018 #3

That's how it is supposed to work. TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #4

I'm hardly an expert, but don't people who physically attack others usually face legal repercussions Rhiannon12866 Apr 2018 #5

The victim shouldn't have to sue TexasTowelie Apr 2018 #6

Ah! Well, I don't see how the venue could be seen to be at fault, it could have happened anywhere Rhiannon12866 Apr 2018 #7

This guy has issues RandySF Apr 2018 #8

So, I'm guessing the hospital was sued HeiressofBickworth Apr 2018 #9

What hospital? llmart Apr 2018 #10