KevinR, I can make a distinction between base jumping in Yosemite and bicycling or running along a roadway. But...
Joe Q's link pretty much explains why DV has stopped the events. I'm not sure when the settlement occurred, but the article is dated just ten days ago. DV's action appears to be a direct consequence.
Wish they would put people like me on those juries. There would be a lot less money awarded.
Steve: That's what a lot of people say, until they actually get on a jury and hear a trial-worthy case. The fact is, those ARE people like you on those juries, and they only make awards after hearing all the facts and being instructed by a judge in all the law. And after hearing the strongest possible arguments against the awards. Who do you think has more money to present their case: the insurance company defending or injured individuals and their lawyers working on contingencies? Its not even close.
The whole story, which is what the jury hears is very different from what makes a good news report.
