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Station faces Wii death lawsuit |
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Perhaps you've heard the news about Jennifer Strange, the woman who died after participating in a radio contest called "Hold your Wee for a Wii". It seems after 107.9 KDND-FM fired 10 people, including the hosts of the Morning Rave show, the radio station now faces a wrongful death lawsuit from the family of Ms. Strange.Roger Dreyer, a personal injury lawyer who'll represent the Strange family, said that the station knew the dangers of the water-drinking contest but decided to go ahead with it anyway. Although he did not put up an amount to be sought after in the suit, Steve Clark - a Bay Area attorney and legal commentator - did estimate that they would be "talking seven figures" including compensation for Strange's lost income and the family's loss of her care and comfort.
Now there are some rumors flying around that Nintendo could face a lawsuit, too, on top of the old lawsuit regarding the Wiimote straps. This has no confirmation as of press time; also there is no indication that Nintendo was responsible for the recklessness of the station. But Dreyer has his sights targeted on the employees responsible and the hosts of the show.
We will follow up on more developments of the lawsuit as we get them.
Via CBS13.com
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Thats like me having a "Shoot yourself in the face for a PS3" competition and then suing Sony after someone 'wins'.
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It's a sad, sad thing what happened to her, but the program's recklessness ultimately spelled her doom. It's the people behind it that should be held responsible.
It makes me think twice of joining contests now, actually. O.o
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STRANGE
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Show respect for the dead u virgin
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if nintendo get the blame at all for this cr4p then all i can say is GROW UP.
as for the radio station, they should have revised health and safety laws when operating this "hold your wee for a wii"
although everyday i see the uk slipping further and further into the state that americans have at the moment. (the endless lawsuit list)
please stop yourselves before you destroy your country.
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I dont understand american Logic and american government, and you know why because they are a bunch of idiots.
Niether Nintendo or the Radio Station are to blame.
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