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Dolemite censored said:
The agreement is in a scrollable window. The last paragraph says laws of theBahamas shall apply.
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I’ll try again but it wasn’t working on my phone.

That doesn’t surprise me about the choice of law.
 
Handicappers said:
What a dumb way to die.
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It seems that way, don't it. I'm mixed on this. For the 19 y/o, I think it royally sucks. But I can't say that about the others who died doing what I believe they really enjoyed.

People that die doing what they like can't be the worst way to go. Especially with an instant death.
 
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dikowt dowg said:
It seems that way, don't it. I'm mixed on this. For the 19 y/o, I think it royally sucks. But I can't say that about the others who died doing what I believe they really enjoyed.

People that die doing what they like can't be the worst way to go. Especially with an instant death.
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Doing what you like and risking life are two different things in my book. Hell, I quit snowboarding because I'm afraid I'll break a leg and miss work. I like money as much as the next guy, so that's why I don't understand super rich people risking death on a dumb adventure.

Go snorkeling like the rest of us peasants.
 
Handicappers said:
Doing what you like and risking life are two different things in my book. Hell, I quit snowboarding because I'm afraid I'll break a leg and miss work. I like money as much as the next guy, so that's why I don't understand super rich people risking death on a dumb adventure.

Go snorkeling like the rest of us peasants.
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Some people live and some just stay alive.
 
Handicappers said:
Doing what you like and risking life are two different things in my book. Hell, I quit snowboarding because I'm afraid I'll break a leg and miss work. I like money as much as the next guy, so that's why I don't understand super rich people risking death on a dumb adventure.

Go snorkeling like the rest of us peasants.
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Just give me the money and I'll show them rich bastards how to have an adventure! They'd have the fucking adventure of their gotdam lives under my careful tutelage....
 
Bayou Tiger said:
Just give me the money and I'll show them rich bastards how to have an adventure! They'd have the fucking adventure of their gotdam lives under my careful tutelage....
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I'd take rich people out from Venice, catch some fish and FedEx them to their homes....no problem.
 
williewilliejuan said:
They were crushed by the sudden onset of pressure.
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Well, since we are doing this...

I am just waiting for a "Titan sub" to be released in honour of the victims.

Near, far, wherever you are, it goes on at a Subway near you.
 
jjc2009 said:
Well the attachment only showed page 1 of 3 so I don’t have the whole document.

If the article is accurate and they waive liability for Oceans Gate’s “negligence” then it does not expressly waive claims for gross negligence, or recklessness. Under the circumstances, they can easily be facing gross negligence or recklessness claims. An attorney should have no problem alleging facts to support those claims.

I do not know if there is a choice of law provision in there, but under maritime law, generally speaking the law of the flag country of the vessel controls. This was a Bahamian company and I’m assuming the vessel was flagged there so Bahamian law should govern, not US law. I couldn’t begin to tell you anything about Bahamian law but I am assuming it tends to be more favorable for ship owners.

There is a reason none of our major cruise lines are US flagged ships, because US maritime laws are very plaintiff friendly.

TLDR: it sounds like the waivers are not as “ironclad” as some believe and I expect this will end with settlements and not summary judgment for Oceans Gate.
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It’s going to end in bankruptcy for the parent company and the insurance company (assuming they had one) will be fighting this out.

If anyone actually gave them insurance they deserve what they get.
 
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