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Originally posted by lauradav
It's clear that Friday's thought they had some sort of liability or they wouldn't have settled.
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Unfortunately this is not true. Most cases of this type are settled due to the money, time & reputation. And TGI Friday's the corporation is not being sued, the franchisee that owns them is the one who loses here. I think I read they have about 30 restaurants. No doubt jobs will be cut at the franchise office due to such a loss, and in this economy it might even contribute to the closing of some of their restaurants.
I do see both sides. I can only imagine the pain the families have had to face. And I agree bartenders have the right to refuse service of someone obviously inebriated. I just oppose the idea that any time a tradegy occurs like this, the lawyers go for the restaurants hard. I feel that the restaurants are a scapegoat and the individuals are not getting held accountable for their actions, it is easier to blame the restaurant. That is in most cases, not all. Nothing is ever black or white.
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