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I hear rumblings that Josh Lichtle's family has filed a lawsuit over his death from a heat stroke a few years ago, and it sounds like they're using a shotgun approach. Among those rumored to be named in the suit are MX Sports, Red Bud, Yamaha, his gear company, and riders who participated that day.
It's sad to see him gone, but that might be equally sad. Motocross is a tough sport. Preparation is key...both for your equipment and yourself. There's always a big element of personal responsibility, but decisions made while overheated (do I keep going or not?) might not be rational. Kind of like Tixier's reaction to being told he couldn't continue racing last weekend.
It's sad to see him gone, but that might be equally sad. Motocross is a tough sport. Preparation is key...both for your equipment and yourself. There's always a big element of personal responsibility, but decisions made while overheated (do I keep going or not?) might not be rational. Kind of like Tixier's reaction to being told he couldn't continue racing last weekend.
Sad yeah, but really? That ain't going to bring Josh back.
The Shop
For all we know they may have a justified claim, I doubt they will sue all the parties mentioned. But it will be interesting to see it if the lawsuit is published
I wish they could find a way to deal with this in a more sensible manner.
The arguments are very unorganized also.
Did they file this before or after last weekends race?
Or maybe there is a few hundred in the industry that thought the same thing and thats just what it is "Rumblings"
Someone was killed as a result of act by the defendant.
The act either was inherently dangerous to others or done with reckless disregard for human life.
The defendant knew or should have known his or her conduct was a threat to the lives of others.
Pit Row
This is not even like the track or anyone could be "At fault" for his dehydration/heat stroke other then himself and Mother Nature. Sad situation and sad he lost his life doing a sport.
there were 80+ other competitors that day and they did not die of heat stroke.
Situation was probably due to a combination of things. Dehydration, lack of training.... I don't think josh was even racing the whole series. So I question his training regimen but nobody knows. This is just gonna be a rumor Fasad.
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