[Dixielandjazz] Public Liability

[Robert S. Ringwald]

A couple of years ago I had a gig at Tahoe.  Can't remember the name of the 
casino but it was the one in which Sinatra used to be part owner.  It was a 
private party and we were hired by a gentleman who owned a computer company. 
It was a Christmas party for his employees.

As we were setting up, someone from the casino came to us and asked if we 
had liability insurance.  We said no.  They were not going to let us 
perform.

The owner of the computer company had a talk with them & got it settled.  I 
think he told them that we would be covered under his companies policy.

IMO, it is not the casino's fault.  It is the fault of lawyers & sue happy 
public.  You know, people can, & will, sue you for the most ridiculous 
things.  They can slip & fall.  They can go into a restricted, private area 
where they do not belong, trip over your instrument cases & sue you.

Until our laws are changed, we are at the mercy of unscrupulous  lawyers & 
the sue happy public.

--Bob Ringwald K6YBV
The Fulton Street Jazz Band
The Boondockers (Jazz and Comedy)
530/642-9551