This ruling makes no sense.
WHat if he had already pumped the gas and went inside? Would they send him out with a can and a tube to syphon it out?
The ruling allows the jury to decide if I read the article correctly.
Sure it does. Gas stations should have breathalizers at the pump. I was saying that as a joke, but when I have to blow in one to pump my gas next year it won't be funny.
Drunk driver - no deep pockets. Gas station - deep pockets.
I guess they'll next install breathalyser gadgets that you need to blow into before the pump will operate.
...What about "Pay at the pump"?...
Gas stations will have to install breathalizer devices on every pump. Blow, Pump, and Pay. Of course they can just add the cost to the gasoline, or, lobby Congress to foot the bill, probably the latter since it's such a "feel good" measure the Nanny government would jump all over it.
I hate this liability crap, because those who are really not liable always end up footing the bill for those who really are liable.
Bottom line, if you've got something to sue for, you are liable. It's SOP of the court system, and it is killing this country.