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Dan Bracuk <bra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> "Greg Mossman" <moss...@qnet.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
> :Increased adherence to safety rules due to the threat of litigation.
>
> The ol' United Suers of America?


Pretty much. For example, in the Caymans, local laws do not have the
concept of "Class Action" lawsuits, which in the USA is typically a
technique for a group of plaintiffs to effectively pool their legal
costs to pursue an action that might not otherwise be cost-effective.


-hh

On Feb 2, 4:06 am, "-hh" <recscuba_goo...@huntzinger.com> wrote:
> Dan Bracuk <bra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> > "Greg Mossman" <moss...@qnet.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> > resulting in:
> > :Increased adherence to safety rules due to the threat of litigation.
>
> > The ol' United Suers of America?
>
> Pretty much. For example, in the Caymans, local laws do not have the
> concept of "Class Action" lawsuits, which in the USA is typically a
> technique for a group of plaintiffs to effectively pool their legal
> costs to pursue an action that might not otherwise be cost-effective.

Other jurisdictions might have a system where the loser bears the
costs and attorneys' fees for both sides in civil action. Or it may
be difficult for foreigners to bring lawsuits. Or it may be more
difficult to enforce a judgment against a company. Or bribery and
other corruption may interfere with "justice".

There are plenty of reasons why the U.S. legal system is the most
highly respected in the world (and plenty of reasons why it's also one
of the least respected).