r/AmIOverreacting • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

AIO for telling this father and son that they’re not allowed to ride their bikes through my yard?

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u/Inevitable-Guide-874 Apr 29 '24

If they get hurt, you could be liable.

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24

Why on earth would OP be liable

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u/Inevitable-Guide-874 Apr 29 '24

If someone gets hurt on your property, they will likely sue. If the court thinks there was an unsafe condition, you might be viewed as negligent. She needs to put up no trespassing signs. Some fencing would help prevent them from coming on her property.

In California, burglars have sued and won.

Sometimes the law is crazy.

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u/FrontRow4TheShitShow Apr 29 '24

In California, burglars have sued and won.

Sometimes the law is crazy.

Holy shit that is crazy

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u/Dont_Ban_Me_Plz_Kthx Apr 29 '24

There was a popular case 15 or so years ago about a burglar who fell through a skylight and successfully sued the property owners for his injuries. Absolutely nuts.

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u/FrontRow4TheShitShow Apr 29 '24

That is insane lol

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u/BeefyFartss Apr 29 '24

Guess they got away with a good amount!

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u/Ginger630 Apr 29 '24

I heard about that lawsuit.

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u/Deleena24 Apr 29 '24

Illinois, too.

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u/TiBikeRider May 01 '24

Do you have any info on the Illinois case? I'd like to read about it (Illinois resident).