2002-05-01 18:35:59+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
Further proof that we need to revamp the "Attractive Nuisance" laws: The owner of a clay pit is held liable when a 16 year old is injured exploring it (Lyle v. Bouler, 547 So. 2d 506 (Ala. 1989). as cited in that article above), but Microsoft gets off scot-free while the the creator of the 'Melissa' virus gets 20 months in prison.
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