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cadoman

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6. but the judge thought differently and sent it to trial

Reply to House of Roberts (Reply #5)

Mon Mar 31, 2025, 09:46 AM

Mar 31

I brought it up because your earlier post implied that only Norfolk Southern could be responsible in a situation like this, but there is clearly the potential for legal liability on the part of other parties involved.

To deny that is to deny the existence of the trial--or the qualifications of the judge. Or the existence of the related code, I suppose..

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Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 30 OP

Not gonna fly. House of Roberts Mar 30 #1

if someone sells them faulty equipment that contributes to the crash, does that seller not bear responsibility as well? cadoman Mar 30 #2

What faulty equipment caused the derailment? House of Roberts Mar 30 #3

defect detectors went off shortly before the crash & emergency brake was then initiated cadoman Mar 30 #4

What I think is laid out very well, House of Roberts Mar 30 #5

but the judge thought differently and sent it to trial cadoman Mar 31 #6

Judges seldom have the technical expertise, nor do juries, House of Roberts Mar 31 #7

Benita Pearson is a female judge appointed by President Barack Obama cadoman Mar 31 #8