Has the world gone mad ?

[Junior]

A teenager is being sued by an insurance firm because he failed to stop his younger brother from running out into the path a car.

In a move that could set a legal precedent by making children responsible for each other, Norwich Union issued the writ against Gareth Minchin, from Southampton, in a bid to offset damages for its client who admits liability for driving the car. It is believed to be the first time an insurance company has attempted to make a juvenile pay for an accident he was not directly involved in.

Gareth's brother, Matthew, now needs constant care and the Minchin family have branded Norwich Union's actions as "ridiculous".

[ivo]

Yes....and No.I agree that the above case is taking things to the extreme.

On the other hand, I bet if you try hard enough you will recall that any day you drive through the centre of a large town, you are guaranteed to see at least three women put a BabyBuggy out in front of you -
I had an incident yesterday where a young mother/relative/nanny pushed the Buggy out onto the road but didnt leave the path herself. I wasnt travelling quickly and did have to break TOO much. I let down thw window and verbally blasted her for putting the child's life at risk. (It was William Street in Limerick - one the busiest in the city)
If I had hit the Buggy , would I have been 100% responsible?

[Astraman]

Well Ivo,
As you well know you'll see no shortage of women/young girls driving buggies on William St. or on any other street in town for that matter.