Parents of student who died file lawsuit

[jsharmon7]

Did a quick check and couldn't find this yet...

Parents Of Student Who Died Sue College, Fraternity - Indiana News Story - WRTV Indianapolis

I don't know how I feel about this one. Ultimately the student (an adult) made a choice to drink too much and died as a result. I don't blame the school or the frat, I blame the one who made the choice to drink too much.

 

[OneBadV8]

I'm sure he didn't want to drink. The school and the Frat forced him too

 

[dross]

Has anyone ever noticed that while some tragedies SEEM like they were caused by the poor judgment of the person harmed, they often turn out to be the fault of whatever peripheral entity has the most money?

Coincidence is fascinating.

 

[eldirector]

The college should file their own suit against the parents for not raising their child correctly, and allowing him to tarnish the school's reputation. Two can play at this game....

 

[Compatriot G]

There was an incident at Ball State just like this a couple of weeks ago. An IU freshman was visiting some friends at Ball State. He was drinking and taking methadone. He passed out around 3 a.m. When everybody woke up the next morning, this young man wasn't breathing. It seems he choked on his own vomit sometime during the early morning hours. I believe this incident occurred in a residence hall, though. My daughter is a freshman at Ball State. She said not much has been said about this incident. I'm just waiting for the lawsuit from this kid's parents.

 

[Colt556]

Surprise surprise!

 

[SemperFiUSMC]

Has anyone ever noticed that while some tragedies SEEM like they were caused by the poor judgment of the person harmed, they often turn out to be the fault of whatever peripheral entity has the most money?

Coincidence is fascinating.

So you think it's coincidence rather than causal, corollary or a conspiracy? All these C words to keep straight. CHRI... Nevermind.

 

[Leadeye]

The only winners in this will be the lawyers. Parents lose kids and insurance rates go up. We all pay.

 

[indykid]

This is the old bill clinton way of thinking, nothing is the fault of the person who does something he/she shouldn't have done. It is always someone else's fault.

He was 18 years old, if there was a law preventing 18 year olds from drinking, he would never have done that....oh wait... there is a law.

If the university followed the state law and banned drinking in university facilities...oh wait, they do...

Yep, william jefferson clinton would be proud of the parents for blaming everyone except their son, and the person looking back at them when they look in the mirror.

 

[rambone]

Ban fraternities!! They are a health hazard, and attract delinquency. WHO'S WITH ME!

 

[eldirector]

Ban fraternities!! They are a health hazard, and attract delinquency. WHO'S WITH ME!

Is italic the new purple?

From my experience, they are just drinking clubs anyway, so ya, not needed.

 

[malern28us]

Fraternities are much more than just drinking clubs. You can get last semesters tests, old research papers, and materials to build your own beer bong. Whats not to like?
I think it would be better if the alumni sued the parents.

 

[308jake]

It's tragic the man was too stupid to know his limitations and act in an adult fashion. Pity his parents are morons too. Sometimes stupid kills.

 

[Redemption]

I had a great time while in my fraternity.

 

[rmabrey]

I dont see much of a case here........i mean legal case. Not the one he drank

 

[Rescue912]

Definitely a tragedy but can't say that I place the blame anywhere other than the person doing the drinking...

 

[Stove]

I had a great time while in my fraternity.

I agree, plus I never drank at fraternity functions.

 

[booey50]

Ban fraternities!! They are a health hazard, and attract delinquency. WHO'S WITH ME!

maybe not fraternities so much, but ban stupidity and the fraternities will go with them...

 

[360]

These are the kind of lawsuits that I feel should require a HUGE deposit in order to file it. Like a minimum of $1M. If they win, they get their dough back, if they lose, well..tough

 

[Blackhawk2001]

maybe not fraternities so much, but ban stupidity and the fraternities will go with them...

Trying to ban stupidity is like telling the tides to recede when they're coming in.