Judge allows lawsuit to proceed against Kyle Rittenhouse

[Fugum]

Lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse

A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of a man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020 can proceed against Rittenhouse, police officers and others.

apnews.com

One would think he would be immune to a lawsuit from his attempted murderer's family once he was acquitted of all charges, and he proved self defense. Hopefully he prevails, and has grounds to countersue.

The most ridiculous line from this story "Anthony Huber, 26, struck Rittenhouse with his skateboard and tried to disarm him" Journalism is almost comical at this point. At that time, Rittenhouse was most definitely fighting for his life.

 

[Bam Bam]

The father is just looking for money from City Officials it says, it's all about the money, he don't give a damn thing about rights all he's seeing is money!!

 

[hkennc]

One of the reasons I carry legal insurance (USCCA). Even if acquitted from criminal charges, you can still be sued in civil court, re: OJ Simpson
Lawyers are 'spensive. You could win and still lose your house.

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[hdfinder47]

The father is just looking for money from City Officials it says, it's all about the money, he don't give a damn thing about rights all he's seeing is money!!

True dat - the scum gene runs strong in that family.

 

[Magdump]

I predict one of two outcomes.

1. If Kyle has money he may offer a settlement to simply placate the father. Offering a hundred K or two might be a nice carrot to dangle and that’s likely what his defense could cost anyway.
2. No win. Self defense was clearly established in the criminal trial. Skater boy was labeled an attacker. In which case, I trust Kyle’s legal team is planning a nice counter suit, which could leverage the father to accept scenario 1.
I’m leaning more to scenario 2 because a settlement would likely lend to the families of the other attacker to also file suit.

 

[Fugum]

I believe it said in the story that someone else is already suing Kyle. I think it's the 2nd place winner of the Wisconsin quick draw competition. You know, the one who testified that he wasn't shot until he pointed his gun at Kyle.

 

[Barry J]

If you sue someone in civil court and lose, you should have to pay the defendants attorney fees. That would stop the frivolous lawsuits.