[calex59]

How exactly is mom neglectful? She left her daughter in the temorary care of a 14 yo brother. This is legal in any state in the US. She went to use a phone. This is also legal in the US. No parent can be with their children every single second of every single day. The boy is to blame and he is probably devastated by this action of his. He obviously thought it would be a great joke to throw her in the machine for a few seconds and then take her out.

The manufacturer is responsible by not having an emergency shut off switch on the machine.

IMO, the mother is responsible for none of this, except for the fact she obviously has an idiot for a son.

[js1138]

Since I spoke without knowing all the facts, I apologise.

A 14 year old is generally competent to watch a younger sibling. The world is always safer in hindsight.

[MikeGranby]

> The manufacturer is responsible by not having
> an emergency shut off switch on the machine.

In a prior thread, it was stated that code requires the installation to have a clearly visible and accessible disconnect within 50 ft of the machnine. If this is the case, the installer and/or store would be at fault, and not the manufacturer.