When a man suddenly turned in front of seven-year-old Scott Swimm on the ski mountain, Scott reacted and prevented a collision. Instead, he passed over the man’s skis, and both Scott and the man lost their balance. As Scott stood up and tried to apologize…
“He’s a child. No child should ever be put in the situation he was put in because of a ski accident.”Robb and Susan Swimm · Eagle-Vail, CO
In the restroom of a family-owned restaurant in Southern California, employees replaced a mirror that had been destroyed by vandals. Since the new mirror was two inches shorter than the old one, it was hanging two inches too high to satisfy disability…
“In today’s environment…this kind of a cost is certainly something that’s very, very difficult to recoup. This will just be a large loss for us.”Ron Piazza ·Restaurant Owner · Downey, CA
In the last five years, Monroe Rubber and Gasket — a family business in Monroe, Louisiana — has been sued in more than 100 asbestos suits by over 2000 plaintiffs. More than a decade ago, the business ordered a material containing encapsulated asbestos…
“I’ve got a group of people here that work with me, and it’s their livelihoods on the line.”Mike Carter ·Monroe Rubber & Gasket · Monroe, LA
Because he wanted to pass a family business on to his son and two daughters, Charles Terrizzi started his own small company out of the converted garage behind his house. With five employees, Charles’ start-up, Chase Air, installs air conditioners in…
“Justice needs to be served, but not at the expense of innocent people – that wouldn’t be justice, would it?”Charles Terrizzi ·Chase Air · Jacksonville, FL
When Lauren Ellis was 11-years-old, she was rollerblading in front of her house. From behind her, she heard a noise, and someone called “watch out.” She looked over her shoulder, and, seconds later, she was hit by a bicyclist. “When I went out…”
“I think it’s ridiculous that something like this could get all the way to court.”Jon, Janet, and Lauren Ellis · Chester, NJ
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