Wasn’t there a Supreme Court case decision that “first responders” — our heroes! — cannot be sued for failing to save someone. In other words, they’re under no obligation to assist you. “Serve and Protect” is just decoration on their squad cars.
Correct. In every state of the union they have no legal liability to protect you; except for some specific instances where you’re being detained/arrested, IIRC.
“Wasn’t there a Supreme Court case decision that “first responders” — our heroes! — cannot be sued for failing to save someone.”
Responders not obligated to answer 911 calls, and the reason they’re not obligated is if they were and their response vehicle was somehow in an accident or they got the address wrong or they were late, held up because protesters were firebombing....they are not liable.
I think that’s actually been used as a case for self-defense since responders if not obligated to answer 911, places the victim in an odd circumstance if choosing to defend themselves or wait for a responder who is not obligated/unable to respond.
There might even be due diligence clauses attached to mistakenly perceived expectations.