MakeItHappen 15 #1 August 16, 2008 The Stella Awards were inspired by Stella Liebeck. In 1992, Stella, then 79, spilled a cup of McDonald's coffee onto her lap, burning herself. A New Mexico jury awarded her $2.9 million in damages, but that's not the whole story. Ever since, the name "Stella Award" has been applied to any wild, outrageous, or ridiculous lawsuits -- including bogus cases! We search for true cases, and you can subscribe by e-mail for free to get the case reports as they're issued. Read all about it here: http://stellaawards.com/sample.html What's next the Darwin Award??? There have been several Darwin Awards to skydivers already, so it won't be a first. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aresye 0 #2 August 17, 2008 Can someone explain to me what, "Depraved indifference to life," means?Skydiving: You either learn from other's mistakes, or they'll learn from yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 771 #3 August 17, 2008 QuoteCan someone explain to me what, "Depraved indifference to life," means?I dunno if THIS counts as a definitionI got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foster 0 #4 August 18, 2008 QuoteThe Stella Awards were inspired by Stella Liebeck. In 1992, Stella, then 79, spilled a cup of McDonald's coffee onto her lap, burning herself. A New Mexico jury awarded her $2.9 million in damages, but that's not the whole story. Ever since, the name "Stella Award" has been applied to any wild, outrageous, or ridiculous lawsuits -- including bogus cases! We search for true cases, and you can subscribe by e-mail for free to get the case reports as they're issued. Read all about it here: http://stellaawards.com/sample.html What's next the Darwin Award??? There have been several Darwin Awards to skydivers already, so it won't be a first. . And he doesnt belong there in the least... you know or at least you should know that his suit is a COUNTER suit to their BS suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites