Posted by Gerry Smith on September 09, 2000 at 21:49:58:
In Reply to: Re: Buddy Leaves Diver - Who Died: Legal Suit? posted by Ken Kurtis on September 08, 2000 at 00:59:35:
Ken,
Even if the suit was dismissed with prejudice, the defendant (sueee?) was required to mount a defence in a court of law, and that's expensive. Since some boats/charterers would have you dive with a stranger rather than solo - a well worded release might forstall the survivors' lawsuit.
Gerry Smith
5B