"Attorney Dan Gilleon says they should not only compensate the Kaufmans for their loss, but should also re-pay the federal government for the expensive military rescue at sea."

The repay the government thing is probably just window dressing. Certainly no attorney would take that alone on contingency.

I grew up reading books from the Hiscocks and Roths of the world. Their attitude was, when you leave the comforts and conveniences of the suburbs you were on your own. These days, you aren't responsible. Shit doesn't happen. It's ALWAYS someone's fault.

I carry an EPRIB. But I'm not going to sue someone if I set it off and no one comes to the party. (This is happening to SPOT now).