Why? Chances are Delta will settle the lawsuit before it gets to court (95% of cases filed do settle). The attorney makes a little money, the client gets a little something and everybody is happy. -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of Dennis W Zeuch Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 1:43 PM To: AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU Subject: Re: From A Friend: 'NBCSandiego.com - Getaways - Man Sues Airline For Being S... In a message dated 8/3/02 3:22:59 PM !!!First Boot!!!, damiross2@attbi.com writes: << Man Sues Airline For Being Seated Next To Obese Man" >> Where do they find attorneys that will accept a case like this? My opinion of lawyers is dropping steadly and is getting damn near the bottom...... I never agreed before but now I am starting to think that Americas legal system is nuts as far as lawsuits go... Dennis