Making The Case For The Loser-Pays System

This lawsuit is the poster child for why we need a loser-pays principle in our legal system...

"An Ashland man is suing Delta Airlines because he was seated next to an obese man during a two-hour flight last November.

Philip Shafer said that Delta breached its contract to provide him with a full seat and reasonable comfort. Shafer claims he suffered embarrassment, severe discomfort, mental anguish and severe emotional distress from the flight."

So basically this guy was uncomfortable for two hours and because of that he's suing the airline.