Re: quattro-digest V4 #459

[Kevin Barry <krbarry@alpha.NetUSA.Net>]

Wow, and we lawyers get bashed for  causing all this litigation!
Not that there isn't something to fight over here.
KB


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On Fri, 14 Mar 1997, Charles Schwartz wrote:

> Christian wrote:
> >OK, I've had a bad night..........................................
> 
> >I was at the gas station filling up the Coupe Q with super unleaded and
> >suddenly the gas hose burst where it mounts to the pump,,,,which is 4 feet
> >above and 2 feet over from my car.  SO, I find myself being showered by
> >gasoline at high pressure....this is not good.
> [snip.. horrific tale]
> >NOW, the regional manager of the gas station is going to call me tomarrow,
> >what should I ask for?  The interior smells a little like gas, and I washed
> >the hell out of the Coupe and think I saved the paint (I will know for sure
> >in the morning).  I will probably ask for a paint detail and a steam clean of
> >the interior.  What do you all think?
> 
> The LAST thing I would worry about is your car.  Get a lawyer, and FAST.
> Gasoline is very toxic.  Exposure to that much gas can cause serious health
> problems which may not show up for YEARS.  See a medical specialist who
> deals with toxic material exposure.  Gasoline is a known to harm the skin,
> eye, lung, and liver, as well as being carcinogenic.  There is NO EXCUSE
> for that hose having broken.  It is the duty of the station to keep all of
> their equipment functioning in a safe mannor.  I would not settle this for
> a long time.  I would wait and see how or if I was affected.
> 
>  -Charles
>