does not matter. The fact she was of weaker disposition is hard luck for the PERPETRATOR.
The law is crystal clear. You take your victim as you find them.
Some consequence, whater it may be, is 100% forseable.
that creates the liablity.
the fact the consequence resulted in a death, even if self inflicted, is STILL THE DJ/perps liability.
it is the law, period.
What law are you referencing? I know of no law regarding suicide liability for practical jokers. Much less a “crystal clear” one.
They committed no crime, as far as I am aware, so it isn’t a death incident to a crime. Even if they did ... whether suicide is forseeable for such a minor stunt is extremely debatable, if not completely frivolous. She didn’t die because of their recklessness or negligence — they made a prank phone call, and she died by her own hand with intent.
This would be thrown out of any courtroom I’ve ever practiced in.
She is liable. And, she should be.
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