[Mo1]

Other participants said that they became concerned when one woman lay on the ground, with her teeth chattering, and looking pale. At one point Strange was lying on the ground, but told staff that she "could probably drink more" if someone could pick her up.

Sure sounds like negligence to to me

There might not be a criminal case .. but you can bet there will be a civil case filed

[Always Right]

There might not be a criminal case .. but you can bet there will be a civil case filed

I am no lawyer (I just play one on the internet), but it seems like manslaughter charges are not out of the question.

[thulldud]

There might not be a criminal case .. but you can bet there will be a civil case filed.

Do you see the lawyers circling?

[jiggyboy]

There was even a discussion about a "poor kid in college"--presumably Matthew Carrington, who also died from water intoxication after a fraternity hazing ritual.

This was in 2005 at Chico State U, less than 90 minutes away from Sacramento. Along with all the transcript goodies here, the inevitable civil suit will show that the station spent several days at the time on that incident.

And you're right, if I know something is dangerous and I can get you to sign a paper saying I have no responsibility, that paper usually means nothing in court.

[HawaiianGecko]

_hg

Sure sounds like negligence to to me

Add a bit of stupidity to that negligence and I agree.  While I personally have never heard of water intoxication specifically, I have enough common sense to know that anything in excess is harmful.  I would think that most people would know that water doesn't simply run through a tube between your mouth and bladder.  If these people had the forethought to call an attorney, you'd think they would have thought of calling a doctor too.