Woman struck by golf ball files suit, alleging design flaw in Beach course

I want to congratulate all of you for showing America how you have way too much time on your hands. I could only imagine what you all would do if you were in her position. Let’s keep in mind one thing, this didn’t happen to you. So what would the price tag be on your eye sight? What would you expect someone to pay for tampering with your child’s perfect health?

The golf course should be held liable for their negligence. The golf course insures the safety of their staff members, so they should be held liable for the safety of the player and spectators.

How the heck did Lowell "The Hammer" Stanley miss this?

I agree this idiotic. However, how did the democrats and ACLU come into the picture? Somebody is more likely to sue based on political affiliation? Baseless nonsense. Which party controlled the house and senate when lawyers were allowed to start advertising like other business'? I think if you look you will find lawyers on both sides of the aisle willing to settle with your insurance company although you have done no wrong. The ACLU does not represent people in this type of case.

She is probably a democrat and blames everyone for the resulting injury she encountered. I bet she lacks the brain power also that would prevent her from suing NASCAR if she attended an event a caught a cold. sniffle sniffle sniffle - wipe a tear - Give me a break lady - you freely went to the course and never thought that people do get injured on the golf course. As stated earlier - no personal responsibility.

Too bad that when these Clowns and their KnuckleHead lawyers lose these cases they don't have to pay for All Legal Fees incured by the defendants. Also they should have to pay for the wasted time of judges, clerks, deputys, ect., ect.

If she was walking or driving down Birdneck Rd and a golf ball clocked her or her car and if it definately came from the course then she probably got a pretty good case to make some money. Anyone with an ounce of common sense would probably agree. However just like at baseball parks and other venues where there is a pretty good chance you could be injured by projectiles or human actions, and your lack of attention could increase your chances of getting hurt, I can't believe that there aren't such disclaimers on a golf course or the ticket you buy. If she got hit/hurt it's good to know she is still well enough to sue. How bad were the medical bills? lost time from work? proof of the expenses? and don't forget the lawyers cut. From the article she sure sound like a gold digger with an ACLU lawyer.

By the frivolous nature of lawsuits. The economy sucks file a lawsuit. There's a deep pocket somewhere that will pay. Let's hope the judge is a golf player and throws the broad and her belly crawling attorney out of the courthouse and fines them while he's at it.

Ok, so let me get this right, You're in an area where golf balls is known to fly at large. They sometimes hit trees, land in water,fly into near by streets with passing vehicles, and they sometime hit people, accidents do happen. The golf course owners need to have a waver for players and visitors releasing any wrong doing should they be hit by a club or golf ball and or injuried while on the course. Maybe the players can sign up for insurance also for their guess for a small fee and it's only good for the time they're on the course that day. If the guess refuse to sign a waver or sign up for the one day insurance they don't get on the course. The golf course companies has to do something to stop people like this lady from trying to get free money.

I wonder if she would file a claim against a pro-golfer if she were watching, that hits a bad shot and hits a spectator?

After all, he was the one responsible for taking her to the golf course and exposing her to such a dangerous and violent sport, played by people with no regard for another's health or well being, who use faulty equipment and hazardous transportation to circuit the course. What a wonderful boyfriend, eh?

This is like the person who buys the house on the golf course and complains that they don't feel safe in their back yard or windows get broken because balls fly up in there. Or better yet, the people that complain of the jet noise who bought houses in the path or near an airport. Where is the personal responsibility? Hopefully she won't win and the attorney will lose his time spent preparing this case. Problem is, this will take time and resources away from lawsuits that have merit.

BobS, I stand corrected! No lawyers 'up there'! I wonder why the Pilot prints stories like this. Personally, I'd be mortified if this had happened to me and I was the one suing. How embarrassing to publicly admit I had no personal responsibility and was looking for a big pay day.

Hey, who in this world said that life is totally safe. If there was negligence involved, different story. How long has the course been there and what is the frequency of similar injuries. In a letigous society, such as ours has become, someone breaking wind in an inappropriate place could result in a lawsuit, even if it smelled like a bunch of flowers. You know, the allergy thing. It is unfortunate that the person was injuried by another's apparent lack of golfing skills. Maybe the club was warped or the ball had too many dimples. Sue the makers of those items. Maybe a tree deflected the ball, sue the creator. Maybe the cart's seat had an unusual bend, sue them too. There might be other considerations not placed in the article that would necessitate the suit, do not know, was not there. We all take our chances when playing any game of sport. Bystanders take their chances also. If a race car leaves the track and whacks a group of people, maybe they were standing in the wrong place. Sounds similar - wrong place, right time, bad result.

This reminds me of the potential ruin of the San Fransisco zoo due to several current large lawsuits from the tiger attack. American society has come to a point where we refuse to take any control of our lives. Va Tech. and 9-11 victim payments, Hurricane Katrina debit card fraud, and now golf course accident lawsuits. Americans have become weak and fragile. As this trend continues, we will see more of our freedoms erode! It is a well know danger you could be hit on any golf course. Just as it is well know if you tease a tiger, you could be attacked. The cage that held the tiger was built in the 1950's and has never had a problem, until these kids caused one. If people are going to sue golf courses, they should just stay home.
Leave the golfers alone, as they are a peaceful people. Hey, why not carry large amounts of life and health insurance instead of making society pay for all these accidents and acts of God? Accidents happen. This is a disturbing trend that causes the cost of all goods and services to rise.

Yes Debi, but guess where God must go to find an attorney...you think he could find one up there?

This is nearly up there with the McDonald's coffee lady....you know, the one who bought coffee, put it between her legs while she was driving, spilled it on her legs and, er, other areas, and then sued McDonald's for serving hot coffee. Remember? This is more of the same. Greed is good. Got hurt? Sue someone....it's the American Way. As one who has been hit by a couple golf balls in my time, I can attest to the fact that errant shots, as well as nasty geese (and snakes in the rough) are well-known and accepted hazards in this marvelous game. If you play, you accept them. The way nearly every golf course I've played up and down the Eastern seaboard is laid out, you will at some points in time be only a shot away from the possibility of getting skulled. It happens. These are the accepted risks of the game. Every game has risks. Life has risks. Most people accept them. But, there are always those who want to hit the big payday, the lottery. And there are always greedy lawyers only too glad to accommodate them. Sad.

...another frivolous lawsuit. She should have stayed home. Where'd the understanding go for people of today that life is FULL of unforeseen hazards. I'm waiting for the day when someone tries to sue God - although I'm sure there'll be a lawyer willing to take the case.