He had a TV show for a while. Just another patriarchal dickwad.

Even if the plaintiffs weren’t greedy, their lawyers were. They were hoping for a quick settlement from Cinemark, but they chose the wrong target.

The plaintiffs, despite two court losses, are threatening an appeal. Cinemark, in a standard legal maneuver, said, hey, fine, you appeal, in the meantime you need to pay what it cost us in legal fees and costs. If the plaintiffs back down, which is common when an order for fees and costs goes through, then Cinemark…

How would you prevent it? TSA level private security at every business open to the public? It’s just not reasonable.

However, costs and fees are not necessarily automatically awarded. Many jurisdictions require that the judge review that case, and if there was some reasonability, that each side is responsible for their own fees and costs. It’s most commonly used in frivolous cases, especially where it is clear that the law does not…

No, the lawyers are the get rich quick ambulance chasers. They preyed on these people, hoping that Cinemark would cave and settle, instead of risking a bad PR move.

The plaintiffs are threatenting to appeal (despite the fact they’ll almost certainly lose again). Cinemark is hoping that they’ll back down in exchange for Cinemark not pursuing the fees.

The plaintiffs lost two separate cases. They refused to settle. They’re threatening to appeal. Cinemark says, fine, have it your way, but we want our legal fees paid. It’s now up to the court to decide what amount of the legal fees are reasonable. What Cinemark wants is for the plaintiffs to go away. It’s highly…

You might be liable; you might not.

I just love internet lawyers. They’re so damned entertaining.

True. But can you hold a private club responsible? If so, that might apply to a church.

You’re floundering. Your situation does not apply in any way, shape, or form to the case.

I’m wondering how many of those shooting victims were quite happy to support the easing of gun ownership and registration laws.

Why should it be changed? What level of security are you going to demand? Why not sue the legislators who voted to allow people to own semi-automatic, military level guns? Then sue the legislators who voted in open and closed carry for every damned Tom, Dick and Harry ball-less wonder who can’t get it up without a…

If a business is open to the public, there is never going to be a guarantee of safety. What if the shooter had walked into a Target and shot it up, is it Target’s responsibility? Are you willing to pay for TSA level security at the supermarket? Because that’s what you’re asking for here.

The state case failed. The federal case failed. The odds of an appeal going forward are miniscule.

Oh, you’re still talking, like your shaming opinion means anything to anyone

Rent a rug doctor for the carpet. Buy plenty of shampoo. Go over and over it.

When I moved recently, there was so much stuff I didn’t need anymore, and I reviewed just how much of it I really wanted. I set out boxes of books, some furniture, some clothes and shoes on the lawn, and most of it was gone within 48 hours. I felt so much lighter.

If you need it and have coverage, take it. It’s a shock to not work for a while, but you’ll be amazed by how much better you feel with some extra rest and fewer demands on your time.