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this is insane: A guy takes his car in for an oil change. Dealer employee hits another employee w/ the car and kills him. The car owner is being sued for $15 Million -- (link*)

Posted by decline (aka Decline) May 5 '22, 13:00

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https://www.fox29.com/news/why-a-jeep-owner-is-sued-after-dealership-employee-was-killed-during-oil-change (www.fox29.com)

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I don't believe that just putting it in gear badly caused the death. - zork May 5, 13:36
but it says "the dealership would be responsible for the remaining $14.9 million." -- nm - Max May 5, 13:14
"If the owner gave permission to the driver to drive the car, the owner is negligent." I can see that, but then... - Mop May 5, 13:13 2
- read the article, that's what's happening - Reagen May 5, 13:23 1
  - Yeah, that's the part that seemed absurd. -- nm - Mop May 5, 13:37
eek! Gross negligence of an employer is a way to get around work comp sole remedy. - St. Epiphany May 5, 13:04

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