The reality is that there is not enough information in this article to justify any conclusions as to the merits of this particular lawsuit. It therefore acts as a projective test on what stereotypes readers have of the key actors. It appears that the Freepers have a somewhat more negative assessment of the motives and ethics of lawyers like Gary Brewer than they do a parent like Mrs. Burton, young boys who ride their sister's bikes like Eric Burton, large retailers like Walmart, and manaufacturers like Pacific Cycle and the Dorel Juvenile Group. You on the other hand appear to have a stereotypic view that the facts in a lawsuit are likely to be true.
My guess is that Judge Alito would be a bit more circumspect. Senators Kennedy and Schumer, of course, would advocate awarding the little boy triple damages because he is a little boy and was injured in someway - and besides Walmart deliberately sold a bike with faulty brakes and besides is just too big to deserve any consideration. But there again I am doing the stereotyping bit.
Did you read my post where I stated the facts would come out in discovery? I have no more facts that what the article states and have not offered any opinion as to the merits of this particular suit.
And how old is the boy?