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Sue aggressors in defense situations

Via David, we learn of a new twist in civil suits:

A mechanic wounded by a gunshot should pay the man who shot him at least $250,000.

That was the verdict Thursday of a Sedgwick County jury, following legal battles that have paraded through both the criminal and civil district courts.

The lawsuit ended nearly 18 months after a jury in a criminal trial found that Dan Herpolsheimer of Mulvane shot Keith McGinley in self-defense.

McGinley sued Herpolsheimer, who responded with a counterclaim for battery and trespassing.

Now, McGinley stands to lose another $500,000, because Thursday’s verdict allows Herpolsheimer to seek punitive damages, which can equal up to three times a jury award.

See, one man shot another in self-defense. The guy who was shot sued. He lost. The guy acting in self-defense counter-sued and won. Good.

3 Responses to “Sue aggressors in defense situations”

  1. Captain Holly Says:

    It’s because this happened in Red America. If it had been California, the Good Guy would likely be out of luck.

  2. _Jon Says:

    Thanks for the summary – ’cause I was lost.

  3. markm Says:

    What would make it perfect is if the courts will make the goblin’s lawyers pay – because no way will an unsuccessful criminal have a half-million bucks.

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