I think folks if your read ocrenters what I quickly latched onto was the sheer hassle if one gets entangled into a lawsuit, regardless of how frivolous it is. Time is money, and if that other guy really wants to be a prick and spend time trying to go after people (even if it most likely won't stand up in court), being on the receiving end, you'll have to spend some time in court, legal fees, etc. Even if you win your case, what do you really win? There's no monetary compensation for you in winning your defense…So while I think ocrenter's blog is great, I can understand the pragmatism in what was done. Besides, that guy has brought so much attention onto himself, that this story has spread on the internet beyond the initial blog. Ironic isn't it?
I can sort of relate to these lawsuits, because if you've even been involved in a minor fenderbender where the other guy/gal just wants blood, you'll realize what a P.I.T.A. people in CA can be. Sometimes, even if the person clearly was at fault for causing the accident, you'll inevitability run into some prick that not only later refuses to acknowledge he/she was the cause, but actually tries to lie and turn the story around and blame you for it. That's why, I always travel with a handle digital camera and video camera. You never know when it will be handy.
I have to say though. Some people need to chill on being so defensive about "reputation" from what is said in a blog. I guess working in corporate america for so long, I can't count how many times people at work at backstabed others or me, or tried to question my credibility, etc. Do i have grounds to sue? I think not.
