http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/05/03/judge-awards-1m-family-boy-killed-bear/
So this boy gets mauled by a bear and then the family sues he US Forest Department, mind you in a civil court (so asking for money). Now I find it just a tad ridiculous that a family is going to ask for that much money and then say "oh we just want them to post signs about the risk of bears" First of all, if you are going camping in the FOREST, there is going to be bears present. Secondly, before you go camping you should read about how to stay safe and prevent an attack. For instance, as kids we were taught not to keep food in the tent, but keep it in the car because of the bears. This family had food in their tent THAT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RULES WHEN IT COMES TO CAMPING.
I guess not everything is common sense to some people. Anyways, this family sued for a ridiculous amount of money. Just like over half of people that do go to civil court. What are they going to do with that money? Likely do something stupid. How about you go spend that money on making a scholarship fund for the next person that gets mauled by a bear. OR you could use that money to make the SIGNS about bears yourself. So the next time you go camping you will not put food in your tent
Anyway, sorry if I disrespected their family. I feel sorry and sad that the poor boy is dead, it is no ones fault, just a little arrogance that is it. So remember when you go camping DO NOT PUT FOOD IN YOUR TENT.
