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| AGW lawsuit floodgates are opening |
| 2011-01-24 |
| Imagine: a country or an individual could get redress for a drought that destroyed farmland, for floods and storms that created an army of refugees, for rising seas that wiped a small island state off the map. In the most eagerly-awaited case, whose ruling is expected by the end of June, the state of Connecticut is demanding an injunction against major power companies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. Barb, would you happen to know where I can buy some calls on popcorn futures? I have a feeling that the Law of Unintended Consequences is going to result in some interesting politics for the next decade or two. Well then, just shut the power companies down. Can't have them raising global temperatures. |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #3 Isn't that how Edwards got his millions - suing hospitals and doctors for malpractice - mostly preying on bad births and birth defects. All based on 'Junk' science. This is why hospitals and Doctors often need to perform unnecessary (and expensive) tests - to cover themselves from Edwards-style lawsuits. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2011-01-24 18:57 |
| #2 View from the inside Iblis: the majority of successful mass tort litigation is based mostly on junk science. |
| Posted by: Ulomons Oppressor of the Antelope1175 2011-01-24 16:59 |
| #1 Would not be the first time the courts use junk science as an excuse to transfer wealth. |
| Posted by: Iblis 2011-01-24 12:08 |