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2023-09-22 Government Corruption

Money for Migrants and Ukraine, but no money for Snow Creek Bridge

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Posted by Besoeker 2023-09-22 08:49|| || Front Page|| [15 views ] Top

#1 In a way, I just discovered a hint of virtue in this tragedy, in of all places, lawyers. My initial reaction was to focus on the moronic decision to remove traffic barriers that blocked the approach to the missing bridge. But any financial rewards would most likely punish the taxpayers of that jurisdiction since the idiot that ordered the removal of a barrier would claim protection from personal liability while acting in a public capacity. The Goggle defendant choice actually seeks compensation for loss due to negligence from a private, albeit unwitting negligent party. I get that it is also a deep pocket for whom a six or seven figure cursory settlement with a sealed non-disclosure agreement is a pinprick if successful. But at least the effort avoided, it seems, the taxpayers around Hickory, North Carolina, and for that, note should be made.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2023-09-22 13:28|| 2023-09-22 13:28|| Front Page Top

#2 Negligence does not have to be "witting." to be actionable.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-09-22 13:33|| 2023-09-22 13:33|| Front Page Top

#3 On Monday, near Magnolia TX, there was a similar event. A five ton capacity bridge vs a 20 ton cement truck. Gravity won.
The driver, an illegal, drove past warning signs. He would likely have hoofed it but when the truck went nose down in the gully, he couldn't get out of the truck. Probably had to do with the nine yards of concrete pushing on the cab, cause the drum ruptured.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-09-22 14:18|| 2023-09-22 14:18|| Front Page Top

#4 Unless its a US highway or Interstate, its a local funding issue.

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-09-22 16:09|| 2023-09-22 16:09|| Front Page Top

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