Fredd :
If you know of a case that actually parallels this, I'd like to hear about
it. Specifics please, so I can look it up.
IMO the main reason modern alarm systems don't work this way is because
modern cars don't have float bowls to empty. There are actually electronic
versions that implement the "run 30 seconds" mode.
I also believe there was a lawsuit filed a few years ago where some kids
stole a car with no brakes, and several people were killed in the resulting
accident. The judge threw it out ...
Randall
On Friday, August 13, 1999 3:59 AM, Fredd [SMTP:sec@traveller.com] wrote:
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> Don't do this, unless you want to confirm what Les said earlier in
regards
> of the Mc D coffee * 2. the legal system worked just fine.*
> Until a few years ago, the "killing of the fuel supply" was very common
in
> several alarm systems.
> This was stopped by the ridiculous litigation that protect the criminals.
> Following scenario; you have the fuel system interupted in your alarm
> system.
> A thief steals your car and a few blocks down the road, he runs out of
fuel
> in the middle of an intersection. Resulting in a car crash. YOU will be
> responsible for all the damages on your car AND the other cars. And of
> course, YOU will also be responsable for all the injuries and damages
that
> the thief will pretend to have, he will never find a job and you will
> support him and his family for the rest of his life.
> Of course some will say * the legal system worked just fine.*
> I prefer to use what Fergie said : "Whatever happened to common sense?"
> My answer, there is no common sence in the legal system anymore.
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