UCF Trial on the death of Planchard

[crambone]

Let's see how this pans out.

[crambone]

It's going to be very hard for them to keep O'Liar without losing face.

[CPR]

It's going to be very hard for them to keep O'Liar without losing face.

I disagree, O' leary isn't going anywhere. It states this in the article.

"The jury also decided there was no "clear and convincing evidence" that UCF's athletic association was guilty of gross negligence and determined it should not face punitive damages."

[GaUSFBull]

It's going to be very hard for them to keep O'Liar without losing face.

I disagree, O' leary isn't going anywhere. It states this in the article.

"The jury also decided there was no "clear and convincing evidence" that UCF's athletic association was guilty of gross negligence and determined it should not face punitive damages."

Exactly ... it's basically letting O' Liar off the hook.  Although this is being chalked up to just an accident, 2012 recruits and beyond:  beware. 

[gobulls83]

this is being chalked up to just an accident

No, it's not. UCF was found to be negligent, and liable for a wrongful death. That's exactly what the verdict says. They weren't <i>grossly</i> negligent, but it wasn't "just an accident" either.

[ZeroBullChip]

It crazy to think that this goes on all the time with appeals.  Why even have local courts make decisions if they all get appealed.  A jury made a ruling.  Process was followed.

[UCFChad]

The jury threw the Planchers a bone, but not the meat.  A sympathetic jury was the order of the day over evidence.

[UCFBeach]

thank goodness for the civil justice system and personal injury lawyers

david beat goliath yesterday

I am not sure it is reversed.  Look at the law firm representing the Planchers.  http://www.yerridlaw.com/

I would be willing to think he is worth alot more than the 30 million UCFAA brings in revenue.

Here is my question to the forum.

You are offered 2million to settle.  No attorneys cost and payment immediately.  You say no on the advise of of an attorney who thinks yoiu can gets alot more.  3 years later you are awarded 10 million which 4 million goes to the attorney and you are going to get appealed, which means you have not and will not receive one penny for what may be many many years from now.

Should you have taken the 2 mill 3 years ago?

[gobulls83]

thank goodness for the civil justice system and personal injury lawyers

david beat goliath yesterday

I am not sure it is reversed.  Look at the law firm representing the Planchers.  http://www.yerridlaw.com/

I would be willing to think he is worth alot more than the 30 million UCFAA brings in revenue.

Here is my question to the forum.

You are offered 2million to settle.  No attorneys cost and payment immediately.  You say no on the advise of of an attorney who thinks yoiu can gets alot more.  3 years later you are awarded 10 million which 4 million goes to the attorney and you are going to get appealed, which means you have not and will not receive one penny for what may be many many years from now.

Should you have taken the 2 mill 3 years ago?

Not if your primary motivation is to get a court judgment affirming that the university's negligence played a role in the player's death.

[South_Florida_Flip]

The jury threw the Planchers a bone, but not the meat.   A sympathetic jury was the order of the day over evidence.

Keep telling yourself that