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Unethical Lawsuit Files: The Golfer and the Diner

The tort system evolved to ensure that those injured by the recklessness, maliciousness or negligence of others can enlist the courts made juries to be made whole. It presumes, but, sadly, does not require, a measure of fairness, proportion, personal responsibility, forbearance, prudence, empathy, and common sense, as well as a lack of greed.

Two recent lawsuits, involving a golfer and a diner, illustrate how an otherwise good system can be used unethically. Continue reading

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Thomas Boswell’s Outrageous Ethical Breach

If Tom Boswell knew that a steroid-user was going to be voted into the Hall under the false assumption that he was not a cheat, he was obligated to let the public, his colleagues who voted the honor, and Major League Baseball know about it too. Continue reading

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