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[frivolous] Local lawyer to sue MLB for leaving MMP roof open

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by codell, Oct 27, 2005.

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  1. codell

    codell Contributing Member

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    If you ask me, this is totally inappropriate. It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous!



    http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=sports&id=3577876

    (10/27/05 - KTRK/HOUSTON) - The World Series may be over, but the case to keep the roof of Minute Maid Park open is far from being shut.
    Houston attorney Lisa Sechelski is planning to file a class action lawsuit against Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig.

    She claims some fans got sick because they weren't given adequate notice that the roof would be open and therefore, weren't prepared for temperatures in the 50's. Some think the lawsuit is a joke, but Sechelski says she's serious.

    "They expected to go and enjoy a game instead they were met with conditions they weren't prepared for," said Sechelski.
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    "I'd be surprised if a judge let this case get very far. But again there may be facts that none of us know about," said U of H law professor Richard Alderman.

    The lawsuit does not involve the Astros. They actually wanted the roof to be closed.

    (Copyright © 2005, KTRK-TV)
     
    #1 codell, Oct 27, 2005
  2. Master Baiter

    Master Baiter Contributing Member

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    Stupid
     
    #2 Master Baiter, Oct 27, 2005
  3. Castor27

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    Funny, I was just thinking about that last night. I figured it was just a matter of time before someone sued MLB because they got sick at the game. Simply moronic.
     
    #3 Castor27, Oct 27, 2005
  4. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Very.
     
    #4 Rocketman95, Oct 27, 2005
  5. msn

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    Stupid. This not the attention I want drawn to our great city.

    I know some of the BBS's readers are lawyers. What is your take?
     
    #5 msn, Oct 27, 2005
  6. A-Train

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    Can you imagine a world without lawyers?

    -Troy McClure
     
    #6 A-Train, Oct 27, 2005
  7. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    To be honest, I hope this suit wins. MLB needs to be checked on this one. I remember seeing tons of people hugging themselves because they were cold that night- not a good night to have the roof open.
     
    #7 Xerobull, Oct 27, 2005
  8. TheFreak

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    Better than drawing attention to the sweep.
     
    #8 TheFreak, Oct 27, 2005
  9. msn

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    I disagree. I'd rather have attention drawn to baseball anyday than to frivolous lawsuits. I'd like the nation to see our solidarity around our team, not our pettiness and some lame attempt to win a nickel off of "the Man".
     
    #9 msn, Oct 27, 2005
  10. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Everyone has a right to bare arms. This is a consititutional issue. Send it to the supreme court baby.
     
    #10 PhiSlammaJamma, Oct 27, 2005
  11. Oski2005

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    It's silly, but Selig shouldn't have dropped that bull **** line about "fan comfort" being a factor. Obviously, some fans were uncomfortable.
     
    #11 Oski2005, Oct 27, 2005
  12. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost be kind. be brave.
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    Anything that makes Selig look like an ass I am all for.
     
    #12 DonnyMost, Oct 27, 2005
  13. jlaw718

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    I think this is asinine. It's lawsuits such as this that make our profession look less than stellar. Unbelievable.
     
    #13 jlaw718, Oct 27, 2005
  14. RocketMan Tex

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    Sounds like a sorority girl who just graduated law school and is trying to make a name for herself. And she will....only it won't be the name she is looking for.
     
    #14 RocketMan Tex, Oct 27, 2005
  15. Saint Louis

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    What does she look like? If she has big hooters I'm all for her getting more time on TV.
     
    #15 Saint Louis, Oct 27, 2005
  16. droxford

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    I think I'm gonna sue Channel 2 news. They frequently get the weather wrong, and I find myself unprepared for the temperature and climate that I experience.
     
    #16 droxford, Oct 27, 2005
  17. Fatty FatBastard

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    I'm gonna sue MLB. They made me miss a lot of work hours, which, potentially, cost me millions.

    Screw Selig.
     
    #17 Fatty FatBastard, Oct 27, 2005
  18. zoork34

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    hey, anything to get back at bud selig for opening OUR roof, im for it
     
    #18 zoork34, Oct 27, 2005
  19. lil-vic

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    hey anything you can win off "the Man" is good.
     
    #19 lil-vic, Oct 27, 2005
  20. bnb

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    Forced to endure games in 50 degree weather????

    Man...there's going to be a lot of giggling in the courtroom.
     
    #20 bnb, Oct 27, 2005
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