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Old 06-04-2010, 08:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Woman sues Google Maps over 'dangerous directions'

How retarded is this?

This was taken from autoblog.com

"A Los Angeles woman is suing Google for allegedly providing her dangerous walking directions through Google Maps. According to The Wall Street Journal, Lauren Rosenberg used the free service to get walking directions from one end of Park City to the other. The plaintiff claims that the route led her onto a busy highway with no sidewalks and that she was struck by a driver as a result. Rosenberg is seeking over $100,000 in restitution, and her lawsuit names the driver who allegedly struck her as well.

The Wall Street Journal says that so far, Google hasn't received a copy of the lawsuit and can't comment to the situation. It does note, however, that Google Maps walking directions comes with a disclaimer that says not all routes will have sidewalks or pedestrian paths. What do you think, does Rosenberg have a chance in court? Does her case deserve to go there? Hit the jump to take part in our highly unscientific poll."
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Old 06-04-2010, 11:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
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who would be walking from LA to Vegas anyways? lol
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Old 06-05-2010, 11:25 AM   #3 (permalink)
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where was she walking? on the freeway? Google clearly has a disclaimer.
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Old 06-06-2010, 05:10 PM   #4 (permalink)
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hmmmmmm and my mcdonalds coffee was hot. HELLO ITS COFFEE.
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Old 06-07-2010, 01:12 AM   #5 (permalink)
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hmmmmmm and my mcdonalds coffee was hot. HELLO ITS COFFEE.
lol I remember hearing about someone actually suing McDonalds for that
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Old 06-08-2010, 08:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
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i think i'm gonna sue hugh heffner because i got my carple tunnels.
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lol seriously. you could sue for anything.
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If it goes to court she should have to pay Google
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I think as long as there is a disclaimer Google will be fine. That's why cups say Caution: Hot on them after that lady sued. You can't really expect google to go out and research which roads have sidewalks in every single city, county, town, etc. If you're that worried about it, go to a gas station and ask them what the best route is
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