[8D] Hi Bryan ,

Yes Sir , the Law is a scary system to have to deal with , and I'll bet your right on in your assessment . If the unthinkable were to happen , the model's owner , the CD who took over as the flyer , the manufacturer , and just about anyone else associated with it would likely be named in the suit . It would appear that modern day law is very much "throw it all against the wall and see what sticks" . Sure , they may only end up with a judgement against the one truly responsible party , but all the rest will be dragged through the same proce$$ as well . Many folks do use the possible liability angle when refusing to do such things as run events or even train new pilots , I've heard these concerns at the field where I fly . A shame to see folks still having such fear in the legal system but in reality it's a total crapshoot as to whose future would be ruined or not by the time the law was done with em .