Fotix Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 WTF the poll text at the top changed from what I had type for it. It should say "Should you be able to sue for damages for a company making you overweight" WASHINGTON - If too many burgers and fries have left your waistline super-sized, don't expect a sweet pay-off in court, senators said Thursday. A bill would prevent people from suing restaurants and food manufacturers for making them fat."I think it's important not to blame poor eating habits on someone else," said Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and the sponsor of the bill. The measure would block lawsuits related to obesity or weight gain, but not suits charging other kinds of injury or fraud. It is similar to one already introduced in the House. The House held a hearing last month on the relatively new legal trend in which consumers are suing fast food chains like McDonald's and arguing that the food contributed to their obesity. McConnell, the GOP whip, predicted an uphill battle getting the measure through the Senate. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America opposes the bill, while the food industry has lobbied for it. Both are big campaign donors. The trial lawyers group contributed $4.2 million to federal campaigns and political parties in the last election cycle, with 91 percent going to Democrats, according to the Washington-based Center for Responsive Politics. Restaurants and bars contributed $7 million, with 77 percent going to Republicans. Food manufacturers gave $3.3 million, with 86 percent going to Republicans. McConnell's bill would help at least one company in his home state. Louisville-based Yum! Brands, Inc., owns Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...food_lawsuits_3 I do not believe in it, as I think people should accept responsibility for their actions (or their genetic predisposition). I do support making information easily accessible as to the make-up of a companies food products and extensive labeling, etc. Your take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...f=58&t=90246&s= Nice link, though. Closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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