Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 1998 00:52:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Marty Wallace <martywallace@ROCKETMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Marty Wallace <martywallace@ROCKETMAIL.COM>
Subject:      No Comprehensive Insurance - Sorry, It's YOUR Fault
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Comments: cc: arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM
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I have to agree with Alan.

I'm terribly sorry that you incurred this tragedy, but I can't accept the
idea that anyone else has to bear the brunt of this because the person
suffering the loss did NOT buy insurance.  In my humble opinion,
accidents HAPPEN, despite the best efforts of competent parties.

I suspect that this legal action drives up the cost for everyone
involved; ironically, it probably has a bigger economic impact than if
the insurance company simply paid a claim.

My (sleepy) two cents worth.

Marty Wallace (1984 Westfalia - FULLY insured)
Chico, California

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Date:    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 13:52:17 -0500
From:    Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM>
Subject: Re: Added fire protection over engine c

<snip> I didn't have have comprehensive coverage (mistake), so I got
nothing from the
insurance company on my fire. I sued the dealer who inspected the bus the
day
of the fire, the smog inspection people, the seller, and the mechanic who
rebuilt the engine.<snip>

Wait a second...  You're suing almost everyone in sight because you didn't
want to spend the extra $$$ for comprehensive insurance coverage?  As the
owner of a vehicle, isn't it your responsibility to see to it's general
condition and maintenance, no matter how long you've owned it?....

----[snip]----
Alan Bosch
Presently:     '92 Passat CL
...and there was/is a fire extinguisher in every bloody one of 'em...






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