You’re kidding, right?
Your tax dollars should apparently pay for manslaughter:
A judge ruled Tuesday that former Rep. Bill Janklow was on duty when he caused a deadly traffic accident, meaning taxpayers would have to pay for any civil damages in a wrongful-death lawsuit.
Via CAGW.
July 14th, 2004 at 9:06 pm
Just like you and me, only much, much better.
July 14th, 2004 at 10:54 pm
Dammit! I hate when i forget my own catchphrases.
July 15th, 2004 at 9:12 am
What’s really disturbing is that it appears the family will no longer be able to sue for wrongful death because the Government becomes the defense, and they can’t be sued…. 🙁
July 15th, 2004 at 12:46 pm
Sure they can, there just won’t be any punitive damages. Seeing as taxpayers are going to pay the judgment, that’s probably just as well.