Mike tells Sarah how a tragic story became a national punchline and a decades-long moral panic. Digressions include a sympathetic psychic, a paternalistic principal and a manure mishap. Mike appears to be unaware of the difference between a cousin and a nephew. Support us:Hear bonus episodes on Patreon)Donate on Paypal)Buy stickers, magnets, T-shirts and more)
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- Susan Saladoff's "Hot Coffee" documentary)
- McTorts: The Social and Legal Impact of McDonald's Role in Tort Suits)
- Legal Urban Legends Hold Sway)
- Revisiting The United States Application Of Punitive Damages: Separating Myth From Reality)
- Six Myths of Capping Pain and Suffering Damages)
- The Monster In The Television: The Media's Contribution To The Consumer Litigation Boogeyman)
- The Beginning And The Possible End Of The Rise Of Modern American Tort Law)
- Debunking Medical Malpractice Myths: Unraveling the False Premises Behind "Tort Reform")
- Blocking the Courthouse Door: How the Republican Party and Its Corporate Allies Are Taking Away Your Right to Sue)
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