Mike Meissner coached a youth baseball team in North Carolina for sixteen years. “I think I’ve made a difference in some kids’ lives,” he says. He sought to teach his players not only about the game but about sportsmanship and being a good loser. But…
“I have some really good memories of coaching… but unfortunately the one thing I think about when I think back on those 16 years is the lawsuit.”Mike Meissner ·Youth Baseball Coach · Waynesville, NC
In the spring of 2003, two Canada geese landed in the planter outside of Contemporary Watercrafters, a small pool maintenance business in Maryland owned by Howard Weiss. After several weeks, Howard and his business manager, Kelly Reed, contacted the…
“It’s possible that, if this lawsuit had come away with a large verdict, it could have caused us to close our doors.”Howard Weiss and Kelly Reed ·Contemporary Watercrafters · Rockville, MD
Jin and Soo Chung came to the United States in search of the American dream. What they experienced was the nightmare of American lawsuit abuse. While the Chungs may not be household names, most Americans are aware of the $54 million lawsuit over…
“When I heard $67 million, I said to myself, ‘Nonsense’… How could he claim this much over a pair of pants?”Jin and Soo Chung ·Custom Cleaners · Washington, D.C.
“As a result of all the legal fees associated with the lawsuit, we had no choice but to close the facility,” says Crystal Chodes, former marketing director for Basketball Town, a special events facility for basketball, volleyball, and other sporting…
“If it can close an entire facility that’s meant to benefit children and families, it can hurt anyone.”Crystal Chodes ·Basketball Town · Rancho Cordova, CA
“You used to be able to give better service; you used to be able to be better than everybody else. Now you have to watch your step because you’re doing something that’s going to expose you to some legal action.” That sentiment underscores…
“There’s got to be a line drawn in the sand and we’ve got to start doing something about this, because it’s just gone way too far.”Randy Baumgarten ·Lee Lumber and Building Materials · Chicago, IL
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