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why is it a bad precedent?
Spectator has cost him a chance to ride in the biggest race of his career? Lost earnings from this race and the others he'll miss because of it may be substantial.
Where there's blame, there's a claim.
And the video evidence pretty clearly shows there's blame in this incidence.Do you remember that incident where a cyclist was sued by the woman on the phone who he ran into? If pedestrian can sue cyclist, why can't cyclist sue spectator?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jun/18/woman-knocked-down-while-on-phone-wins-payout-from-cyclist
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I don't believe there's been an instance of a pro cyclist suing a spectator for something that happened during a race; you'll open Pandora's box. Opi-Omi was particularly egregious and Soler's injuries and lost income/opportunities are significant, but it isn't the first time and won't be the last time a spectator causes a crash.
Education and better race organisation, not litigation.
I'm not saying there shouldn't be consequences, but you could sue the arse off that lady and it won't stop idiots causing totally avoidable crashes. I don't know what the right course of action/consequences here should be.
And yes, I do remember the case you mentioned, bullshit decision that we won't get into but also took place on a public road between two members of the public, can't compare. -
Now the TT is over and andyp won't mind...
Surely Opi-Omi lady just countersues ASO for not keeping her safely behind barriers and for allowing her to get hit by the wanton and furious cyclists (or something like that) and the only winners are lawyers.
ElGonzo
villa-ru
Soler has already hinted he could look to sue the spectator.
I thought Soler's injuries were sustained during the second crash, not Opi-Omi? Or have I got that completely wrong?
Riders suing spectators does not set a good precedent but if Soler did end up breaking both his arms because of Opi-Omi then you can see where Soler is coming from.