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Posted by rexim on August 31, 2007 at 10:56:37 am EDT
In reply to NOLS director killed by rock trundled by hiker posted by Bill S on August 16, 2007 at 11:30:34 am EDT

Returning to the earlier discussion, does the fact that it was a pretty large rock, "the size of a bowling ball," determine the nature of the conduct? In my view, it does. One does not normally "throw" a bowling ball, or any object weighing 15 to 20 pounds. I don't think I've ever seen anyone "throw" a rock that size from a cliff. Throwing a small stone or pebble might not be negligent, but dropping a bowling ball from a cliff almost certainly is.

I'm not advocating punishment, just trying to determine a standard of reasonable behavior.

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