[who_would_fardels_bear]

A long time ago in California they implemented the "deep pockets law". Regardless of who is at fault, the party with the biggest pockets will be forced to shoulder most, if not all, of the financial penalty.

If Ohio has similar laws, then the individuals involved escape any financial penalties.

In a fair world the individual percentages of burden would be determined and the penalties divvied up accordingly. But in that case the Gibsons might have only received half of the money and would be trying to squeeze the rest out of the students and faculty members for years to come.

[mykroar]

Most states allow suits against all involved parties, but it’s a lit easier for the attorney to just concentrate on where the money is.