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Missouri Drowning Leads to Bill Mandating Insurance for Water Parks

Midwest News • April 8, 2008
The drowning of a Joplin, Missouri boy has led to House passage of legislation requiring for-profit swimming pools to have liability insurance. The legislation is named for 6-year-old Ethan Cory, ...

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Subject: Liability cover for a Public Plunge

Posted On: April 8, 2008, 3:57 pm CDT
Posted By: Calif Ex Pat
Comment:
looks like Missouri is moving dramatically forward into the 20th century - guess the reason the plunge operator had no cover is that the whole park is worth less than a good lawsuit. and, by the way, as an old Lifeguard (very old), I can ratify the thought that a drowning can occur without negligence on the part of the Staff - the golden rule is to be sure whatever rules and protocols might be in force for Staff were being followed (to the letter)- then, no negligence
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Liability cover for a Public Plunge Calif Ex Pat
Apr 8, 2008, 3:57 pm
RE: Ridiculous RICHARD
Apr 8, 2008, 3:29 pm
RE: And if you're Alex
Apr 8, 2008, 2:03 pm
And if you're "not for profit"???? Personal Responsibility
Apr 8, 2008, 1:13 pm
Ridiculous PS
Apr 8, 2008, 1:06 pm
Ridiculous Dread
Apr 8, 2008, 1:01 pm
RE: NOW! Only now... Mike
Apr 8, 2008, 12:43 pm
NOW! Only now... x insurer
Apr 8, 2008, 12:39 pm
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