Steve,
I admit that we have some pretty stupid laws out here but California isn't the only state that has them. I was brought up to help anyone that I could in any way that I could but that was before they would then turn around and sue you for everything they can think of. I would still help anyone that I could, but as I posted earlier, if there was an accident and there were people there when I arrived I would keep going. I have the keys to several of my friends and neighbors houses and watch them while they are on vacations and such, but if anything were stolen I could still be held responsible for it and they could sue me and most likely win.
From what I have read and seen this lawsuit isn't one of those just to make money but does have some merit. However that is only what I see and read and you know the press is as honest as any politician in their reporting. If they were correct and the car wasn't in any danger of burning or exploding, then the woman should have waited until someone who knew a little about helping a person out of a wrecked car arrived.
Ron
