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		stavros 24 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Critics say EU risks ceding control of its tech la... Suing for damages here isn't profitable enough for attorneys, because "damages" with free healthcare means "missed a week of work", instead of "got a $200k bill".

petcat 24 days ago | [–]

"damages" can be a lot more than just "missed a week of work" or "got medical bills". It can be lifetime debilitation.

stavros 24 days ago | | [–]

Obviously it can, but it usually isn't. If 90% of your target market isn't there, the economics are different.

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