A question concerning litigation

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In legal speak "Throw as much shit against the wall and see what sticks".

This is a lawyer tactic. Sue the airframe manufacturer, the engine builder, the prop company, the avionics, etc, etc....

The different companies have "product liability" insurance. The Insurance company will evaluate the case as to cost to defend, etc. The lawyers know most Insurance companies will "settle out of court" rather than pay the cost to litigate.

For the Plaintiff's attorney it's the matter of filing court documents. Look at it as fishing, you throw out many lines and hope you reel something back in.

This is why the legal system in the US is so screwed up. The bottom dwelling lawyers know all they have to do is file court documents and usually they'll get a settlement.

If this country ever gets true tort reform it will end the lawyers and their trivial lawsuits. When the loser has to pay they will think twice before filing.