[xJones]

I agree - something must be done about the relentless attemps by people to become victimillionares.

And it's caused by the grossly over-abundant supply of lawyers we are blessed with. No other country in the world has anything like our avaricious landsharks. They need deep-pockets and that utility company looks promising for a juicy attorney's fee - even though the client was an idiot.

Just put up some pictures of his burnt remains, talk about the greed of SC Edison, and another lawyer walks off richer. The lawyer knows this suit is ridiculous, "suggesting that though the homeowner's attempt to knock the branch from the power line was unwise, there is a little bit of John Kincannon in everyone.", but his take is the only thing that matters.

[Thisiswhoweare]

Couple of questions: How did the wife know what he was doing unless she was present when he did it. If so, why didn't she say something to discourage him as people do when they love someone and see them about to get into danger?

Because, if he did this without her present, and he died, how did she know what he was attempting to do?

Maybe it's just me, but, why is it always someone else's fault when a bad outcome occurs? Sound like his widow is a lawyer too suing!