Channel Islands stock ? CISurfboards
Might be a few bucks in it for Chrispy.
Maybe we could get one of those dodgy TV lawyers to start a class action for everyone who has ever had a fin chop
Industry Updates
Channel Islands demands jury trial, FCS also named in suit
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 26 January, 2012 : - - Lawyers representing Channel Islands Surfboards are demanding a jury trial in response to a lawsuit filed by California surfer Tom Gregg, who claims he suffered a deep fin gash in his lower right leg while surfing in France more than two years ago.
According to Gregg's complaint, filed on Aug. 24 in Los Angeles Superior Court, the surfboard and fins were defective and "unsafe for their intended use." Specifically, the fin was so sharp it caused muscle, tendon, and nerve damage to such an extent that Gregg was told he'd never regain full muscle strength in that part of his leg. He is suing for general damages, medical care, and lost earnings.
Gregg's lawsuit is also aimed at fin manufacturer FCS. Gregg's lawyer, Jeffrey Karpel, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. Gregg could not be reached for comment.
Channel Islands' response was filed last week in Santa Barbara Superior Court, where the case was transferred in December. In the court documents, Channel Islands denies any wrongdoing, emphasizing that its surfboards are "state of the art" and that surfers who ride them "are knowledgeable and sophisticated users who knew or should have known any dangers associated with use of the product, even in the absence of any warnings."
More info
http://www.surfersvillage.com/news.asp?Id_news=54922
my son pointed out that all the skate gear we buy has disclaimers
