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 by The Ripper
8 years 2 months ago
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United States of America   Naples, FL
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January 8, 2016 by Daniel Werly
Bush’s five page run-of-the-mill negligence complaint against the Dome owner alleges that as an “invitee” to the Dome, the owners had a duty to maintain the field in a reasonably safe condition, the concrete surface surrounding the field was not safe, and that is what caused Bush’s injury to his left knee.

In response, the Dome owners may argue that Bush assumed the risk of playing a dangerous sport where knee injuries are common. Given that this was an injury that occurred off of the field, and that the Dome owners should have known of the dangerous concrete ring because Josh McCown was injured in a similar fashion just one week prior, it is difficult to imagine that this will be a successful Defendants.


Dome owners should have known of the dangerous concrete ring because Josh McCown was injured in a similar fashion just one week prior.
One of the most interesting aspects of this case is the calculation of possible damages for a professional athlete. While Bush alleges damages “in excess of $25,000”, if he can prove that the Dome owners were negligent, damages will likely be significantly higher than that number. In order to calculate Bush’s lost salary, a jury would use this formula:

Decide the reasonable amount Bush would have earned but for the injury by comparing his value to similarly situated players.
Multiply that amount by any adjustment due to the increased salary cap and inflation.
Subtract from that total the reasonable amount Bush would earn with the injury as a diminished player.
If the lawsuit reaches the damages calculation stage (which would occur in the late stages of litigation), a myriad of interesting issues will arise including what is the value of an age 30 running back and how much does a knee injury factor into that calculation.

This is not the first lawsuit we have seen regarding dangerous field conditions. In 2012, former Houston Texans punter Brett Hartmann sued the owners of Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX for a knee injury that occurred allegedly due to seam in the turf. The lawsuit quietly settled in the spring of 2015 and resulted in the Texans changing their playing surface. Similar to the Hartmann case, it would not be a surprise to see the Bush case settle out of court prior to reaching trial.

 by St. Loser Fan
5 years 9 months ago
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United States of America   Saint Louis MO
Hall of Fame

Reggie Bush is in St. Louis for the case. He was supposedly at the Cardinals/Pirates game and then sighted at a local BBQ restaurant.

 by St. Loser Fan
5 years 9 months ago
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 Joined:  May 31 2016
United States of America   Saint Louis MO
Hall of Fame

RamsFanSince82 wrote:He's suing the city of St. Louis (they own the dome).


If it’s all St. Louis’ fault, why is Demoff coming to testify? Weren’t the Rams the ones that needed to ensure game day environment and safety?

If Bush’s lawyers are worth anything they’re suing both the St. Louis CVC and the LA Rams. Sue all you can and go for the deepest wallets.

Heck, I’d actually be glad if Bush wins a mountain of money. Football should be played on dirt and grass: not concrete and plastic.

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