<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Yesterday the Richardson Radio Control Club (Texas) and Alice Fishel went to court over a broken arm. Ms. Fishel did indeed claim that she walked outside her trailer, and was distracted by an RC airplane, tripped, fell and broke her arm. She was suing for about $2000 for pain, suffering, medical and court costs.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Our club obtained a lawyer for advice prior to the hearing, which was good because it totally change our strategy. The results were as follows:</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Arial">Today was the hearing for the suit filed against the Richardson Radio Control Club by Alice Fishel. The case was dismissed by Judge Raleeh (Justice of the Peace). His comments:</font>
<p><font size=2 face="Symbol">·</font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial">The suit was filed without any evidence of cause for the injury claimed.</font>
<p><font size=2 face="Symbol">·</font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial">He found no negligent action by the RRCC. </font>
<p><font size=2 face="Symbol">·</font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial">Based on Alice Fishel's account (distracted by plane, fell in yard and broke arm) he found her own action caused the injury.</font>
<p><font size=2 face="Symbol">·</font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial">The judgment was found in favor of the defendant (RRCC).</font>
<p><font size=2 face="Symbol">·</font><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"> </font><font size=2 face="Arial">The plaintiff will pay court costs (Alice Fishel).</font>
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Gray Fowler<br>
Principal Chemical Engineer<br>
Composites Engineering</font>