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fan_from_texas

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Jun 11, 2012 12:43 PM
Crazy juries. I wish all you peers would stop giving away handouts.
Jun 11, 2012 12:43pm
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Sonofanump

Jun 11, 2012 12:45 PM
fan_from_texas;1195435 wrote:Crazy juries. I wish all you peers would stop giving away handouts.
I have always wondered if someone would try to reject an entire jury if they were not peers, i.e. not same intelligence level.
Jun 11, 2012 12:45pm
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fan_from_texas

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Jun 11, 2012 12:52 PM
Sonofanump;1195437 wrote:I have always wondered if someone would try to reject an entire jury if they were not peers, i.e. not same intelligence level.
I imagine someone, somewhere has tried that before. I can't imagine that went over too well.
Jun 11, 2012 12:52pm
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derek bomar

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Jun 11, 2012 1:03 PM
my point is that how in the fuck is a doctor at fault for some guy having a heart-attack while him and his buddy double-team some hooker at the airport hilton? I just don't get it. From the docs attorney:

"Dr. Gangasani did everything he could to prevent Mr. Martinez's death. Mr. Martinez had a well-documented history of not following his doctors' instructions. Here, after examining Mr. Martinez, Dr. Gangasani recommended follow-up cardiac testing, and he offered Mr. Martinez an appointment for the next day to have the testing performed. Mr. Martinez refused, and instead he scheduled the testing to take place one week later-the day after the sexual encounter that he had planned. Dr. Gangasani also specifically told Mr. Martinez not to engage in any strenuous activity, but unfortunately Mr. Martinez ignored this warning. Dr. Gangasani also gave Mr. Martinez appropriate medications, including aspirin, nitroglycerin, and cholesterol-lowering medications, and told Mr. Martinez to go to the emergency room immediately if he experienced any further chest pain. Thus, while Mr. Martinez's death was a tragedy, it could have been prevented if he had simply followed Dr. Gangasani's recommendations and instructions."

How is that the action of someone who is 60% (lulz) responsible for someone dying? Jesus.
Jun 11, 2012 1:03pm
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gut

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Jun 11, 2012 1:10 PM
Well, first impression is "why DIDN'T the doctor advise against strenuous activity?". Then you recall Darwin and figure this guy is pretty dumb for not knowing "hey, I've got some issues with my heart I better take it easy".
Jun 11, 2012 1:10pm
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Jun 11, 2012 1:36 PM
ccrunner609;1195462 wrote:why is metioning that he is a cop relevent to the story?
I find it relevant. How can he be a peace officer and not be able to sustain physical activity. </SPAN>
Jun 11, 2012 1:36pm
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Sonofanump

Jun 11, 2012 1:37 PM
fan_from_texas;1195447 wrote:I imagine someone, somewhere has tried that before. I can't imagine that went over too well.
I always though Atticus Finch should have told that to the court since his client was not being judged by his peers.
Jun 11, 2012 1:37pm
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LJ

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Jun 11, 2012 1:44 PM
William Martinez, a 31-year-old Atlanta police officer, collapsed and died while he and a male friend were having sex with a woman who was not his wife at an Atlanta airport motel in 2009.











William Martinez, a 31-year-old Atlanta police officer, collapsed and died while he and a male friend were having sex with a woman who was not his wife at an Atlanta airport motel in 2009.
Jun 11, 2012 1:44pm
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Commander of Awesome

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Jun 11, 2012 1:47 PM
2 dudes and a chick is a fail way.
Jun 11, 2012 1:47pm
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Big_Mirg_ZHS

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Jun 11, 2012 1:51 PM
LJ;1195508 wrote:William Martinez, a 31-year-old Atlanta police officer, collapsed and died while he and a male friend were having sex with a woman who was not his wife at an Atlanta airport motel in 2009.











William Martinez, a 31-year-old Atlanta police officer, collapsed and died while he and a male friend were having sex with a woman who was not his wife at an Atlanta airport motel in 2009.

















Jun 11, 2012 1:51pm
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gut

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Jun 11, 2012 1:52 PM
The standard I would have applied is a guy having risky 3-way sex, and excluding his wife, is likely not going to heed a doctor warning.
Jun 11, 2012 1:52pm
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BORIStheCrusher

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Jun 11, 2012 2:06 PM
Commander of Awesome;1195510 wrote:2 dudes and a chick is a fail way.
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Jun 11, 2012 2:06pm
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Jun 11, 2012 2:41 PM
ccrunner609;1195462 wrote:why is metioning that he is a cop relevent to the story?
/Ender'd
Sonofanump;1195494 wrote:I find it relevant. How can he be a peace officer and not be able to sustain physical activity.
that doesnt mean he was always like that, it could have been something that developed over time.
Jun 11, 2012 2:41pm
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Sonofanump

Jun 11, 2012 2:57 PM
Glory Days;1195574 wrote:/Ender'd



that doesnt mean he was always like that, it could have been something that developed over time.
So if one can not physically be a peace officer, were does that leave you? At a desk?
Jun 11, 2012 2:57pm
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Jun 11, 2012 3:28 PM
LJ;1195508 wrote:William Martinez, a 31-year-old Atlanta police officer, collapsed and died while he and a male friend were having sex with a woman who was not his wife at an Atlanta airport motel in 2009.











William Martinez, a 31-year-old Atlanta police officer, collapsed and died while he and a male friend were having sex with a woman who was not his wife at an Atlanta airport motel in 2009.

















With a honey in the middle there's some leeway.
Jun 11, 2012 3:28pm
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Glory Days

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Jun 11, 2012 4:03 PM
Sonofanump;1195592 wrote:So if one can not physically be a peace officer, were does that leave you? At a desk?
yeah or as a supervisor who isnt primarily on the road.
Jun 11, 2012 4:03pm
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gut

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Jun 11, 2012 10:50 PM
What's really messed-up about this is if she had divorced him, she would have gotten half his wages/savings/pension. If he died normally, insurance might have paid several hundred thousand (and then she receives his pension, which she still gets whatever it is for 10 years).

As far as punitive damages, isn't future earnings potential already punitive enough? Would that be even $2M? So 60% would have been $1.2M, not $3M.

Assuming she didn't know or approve of his sexual exploits, she's basically won the lottery. I'm sure the "justice" in this case will be served when she blows thru that cash like so many lottery winners. At least the guy didn't die on the job or the city/state might have been on the hook, too.
Jun 11, 2012 10:50pm