Common Sense won in Court????

There may be hope for our country and our legal system yet. Just when you think things won't improve, the justice system does something incredible . . . . it provides justice.

No, this isn't about the Libby trial, many have commented on it and since I can't improve on it, won't say anything. Check out NRO or Townhall for information on the case.

No, this case is much more interesting. A doctor sued an 11 year old girl. Yep, you read that correctly. The doctor was riding his bike down the road and saw the girl rollerblading ahead of him. He says he rang his bell and yelled "look out" when he tried to pass her on the left. When she turned her head, she drifted to the left and he collided with her. The girl (who is now 15 years old) said when she heard the bell and shout, the doctor was bearing down on her and she couldn't get out of the way.

The jury unanimously found for the defendant and it only took 15 minutes.

Every biker should know that when you over take another person, it is YOUR responsibility to make a safe pass, especially when its an adult over taking a child. This case should never have gone to court but am very glad the doctor lost.

Oh, the doctor also sued the girls parents, who the court dismissed from the case earlier, and the girl and the family didn't counter sue the doctor. As one commentator after the story said, "a 15 year old girl showed more class then you". I don't think I could have said it better myself.

Hat tip Lucianne