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Other => General Discussion => Topic started by: JBC on November 09, 2012, 03:58:18 PM

Title: Tough country
Post by: JBC on November 09, 2012, 03:58:18 PM

I read where six Italian scientists were convicted of manslaughter for providing "inaccurate, incomplete and contradictory" information about tremors that led up to a massive earthquake in 2009. 

I wonder if meteorologists are insured and bonded for their jobs.     

Title: Re: Tough country
Post by: Eric on November 09, 2012, 09:41:08 PM

The Italian judicial system is unique in many respects, but meteorologists even in the United States have been sued over inaccurate forecasts.

Is the world really getting so sue-happy that meteorologists will need to consider getting some kind of insurance to help protect them against lawsuits?