1ºIt's unfortunate that this happened. It's a tragedy no doubt. I understand the views of most ppl saying this was an accident, but let's be honest these parents ensued a tremendous amount of hospital debt. $50,000 isn't a lot of money...sounds like the parents are just trying to have the bills and loss of wages paid. It's obvious that the lil league baseball organization feel they can do better and provide a safer environment for the players by removing all the bunk beds. The rails should of been an option with a waiver attached for parents to sign. You can never be to cautious. I think these parents are more understanding to the issue based on the amount of money they're asking for than social media gives them credit for.
2ºI didn’t see that in the article. It’s strange Little League would make the statement they did if something happened in 2019; with that said, one incident amongst the tens of thousands of children that have slept in those beds doesn’t make them dangerous. With that said, I’ve never fallen out of a bed.
It seems that the child’s father coaches on the team. He had to have seen the beds. If the beds are “that” dangerous, then why did he let his child sleep in it? He could have told his child to take the bottom bunk or gone to a hotel.
This epitomizes why there’s very little benefit to Little League to continue to house these children and teams. Negotiate a group rate with local hotels and let the parents and teams fit the bill. Then again, wait until some kid drowns in a locked pool for the family to sue a hotel chain and Little League.
It’s interesting that Little League and the bed maker are being sued, but not the actual team. I wonder why…
3ºJess S-Vachon - I'm not entirely sure they are "entitled" to get "rich" from this accident but they are certainly "entitled" to treatment for their son without having to go bankrupt. Gosh, if we allowed people to get rich from these accidents, I am sure we would see a lot more kids fall victim to very selfish parents. I do, however, understand your point.
This was a terrible accident. Thankfully it was not worse. I hope the child has a full recovery. His parents are probably struggling to pay for this treatment and pay for their accommodations and lost wages as well.
Personally, I hate bunk beds but I understand their value when packing people into rooms. I am sure the venue charges a pretty penny, some charge by person and not by room, and, at the very least, they should make it a safe environment. Their insurance company should also audit the facility annually, or every couple of years, to ensure their risk is kept low.
4ºInis Iseomorfi I get it,but we all know just asking for financial help wouldn’t work. And I don’t think any parent would think their 12 yr old isn’t capable of sleeping in a top bunk. It was a freak thing, but also negligent when housing 100s of 11-12 yr olds in bunks, on cement floors with no rails. I don’t think they are speaking ill of the organization or dragging them through the mud. The LLWS provides everything for them and their families for $0. I just think it’s a legality for $ with medical bills. We can all think it’s ridiculous, and at first for a second, I was like I knew this was coming, but until we are in that unfortunate situation with our own child, we don’t know what it’s like, and would prob do the same. If something can be 100% prevented, and it’s not, then it is a negligence issue. I mean people like to preach about victim shaming, but it seems that’s what everyone’s doing here. For instance, the 14yr old who was capable and old enough to know he was too big to go on that ride in Florida, and was denied access to other rides prior, should have known better.. but it was still said that it was negligent on the operators, workers and the park.
5ºI hate Bunk Beds..... *My Brother fell out of one when he was younger! I mean I can understand the saving space concept but honestly kids should feel safe going to bed and in their surroundings. *I have been working with young children & families since I was in H.S. & I have lost count of how many times I have had to remind little ones not to climb because they may fall to the point that they now tell me I am Not Making Safe Choices when I need to Stand on a Chair to reach a Cabinet! *Bunk Beds should not be any different!! *I Feel so Bad for this young boy and his family!
6ºThese comments are amazing. If these parents were “exploiting” their child for money they’d be going for more than 50k. That likely would barely cover just the stay in Philly, let alone beyond that. Top bunks should have guardrails, even if the beds are 40 years old, rails should be added. That just seems like common sense. This isn’t the first time that has happened. Suing, does put the issue in the spotlight, and hopefully makes the league think twice about this. The child has permanent brain damage, he’s a child, he wasn’t going to think, “Gee, I shouldn’t sleep here because it could be unsafe,”and unless an adult monitor was going to just stare at kids on the top bunks all night the only way this was possibly preventable was guard rails.
7ºThis is exactly why people should be allowed to sue. I’m not sure, other than the tragedy of it, why this is such headline news. Should the parents have to take the sole responsibility of paying for this poor child’s medical care? This is why organizations like the little league has insurance. This is also why there are federal regulations and safety standards For bunkbeds. Good luck to the parents, safe healing to the young man, and I hope they get everything they need to continue to offer the best care and support to that child. Traumatic brain injuries are no joke and can be lifelong.
8ºLori Sandeen let’s circle back when the final numbers are disclosed and see where we end up. I bet you it’s money to cover the rest of his life and the loss of his enjoyment of life and of his family’s loss of enjoyment, all standard claims in suits like this. No, I absolutely do not think they deserve compensation for this. It’s a terrible tragedy but I do not feel the league should have to pay. It’s exactly your position that in my opinion puts all of us in a bad position. Clearly there is no changing your mind or mine on it.
9ºSylvia E Wabushi i have no idea what you are talking about, i was not doubting anything! i asked one simple question, and again you are accusing me of something i did not say! why not just apologize, bc you do know you thought i was Claudette, but instead you just keep making it worse by saying more ridiculous things!? Maybe just stop telling lies here, admit you made a mistake, and apologize.. eh? and thanks but i just got up, i am not tired or unhappy i am an honest person, unlike you who is talking all that smack to the WRONG PERSON lol
10ºGuido Salducci you wouldn’t get a dime if you jumped in front of a moving car and got hit clown since it’s your fault . Huffing gas and laying in a fire is the same because we as humans should be able to identify safe and unsafe predicaments. If he is known to roll over that much in bed, his parents and him should’ve advised of his issue and then maybe they wouldn’t have let him take the top bunk. I bet he ran for it knowing kids . You and other entitled thinking people create drags on society. All of your mistakes are someone else’s, it’s disgusting .