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EDIT: Let me preface by saying, the fact that a person could be sued for creating an app that creates a solution where few or none existed is both utterly ridic

EDIT: Let me preface by saying, the fact that a person could be sued for creating an app that creates a solution where few or none existed is both utterly ridiculous and highly likely. Which is why I think... ...There needs to some kind of legislation/regulation on lawsuits. Perhaps, the plaintiff must pay the legal fees for the defendant upfront, up to a maximum of 5% of the desired damages being sought. Example: If you want to sue for a $1 million, you have to pay up to $50K in legal fees for the defendant. If you win the case, the defendant's legal fees are tacked onto the damages that he must pay. If you lose the case, you lose all your money. I think this would discourage many lawsuits from happening. Only those with true merit would be pursued.

dkrich 13y ago
Maybe useful for some small-claims suits, but not so great for tort cases that have merit. If a negligent company continues to produce toys that hurt children, should the family have to pay 5% of the potential damages before getting a day in court? I don't think suits against game manufacturers like this necessitate any kind of legislation. Why? Simple. Like my lawyer told me when I was building my first app- "Sure you COULD get sued, but you don't have two nickels to rub together. No attorney would take a case against you." In business getting sued is a good thing. It means you're successful.