KISS bassist is being sued by a couple claiming he assaulted them as they videotaped him at a Mall in California.
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I am not a KISS fan. Their Dr. Pepper commercial scares my son and quite frankly is a bit disturbing in its own peculiar way. What brings this to my attention is the freedom with which the public thinks they can approach celebrities. The freedom the public takes in speaking with celebrities. The couple approaches a rock and roll icon, with all that entails, and asks him his view on monogamy? Is this a question they pose to all strangers they encounter? Is this their business? Is it not enough that you likely began video-taping him without his permission?
And even with that video-taping and provocation, he stated get your shot and go. According to the 'oh-so-innocent' couple, he then grabs the camera. That doesn't jibe with his statement of 'get your shot and go' which is what the couple stated occurred. SO what's missing? Between get your shot and lunging, something was said that the couple is conveniently leaving out.
25 grand isn't the largest frivolous suit we've seen. But I think the following law should be passed. If you file a civil lawsuit, and lose, you should be fined. It serves as a deterrence to the 'I'll sue mindset' as well as help to recoup some of the administrative costs of conducting the trial. This way litigants will need to think 'Can I afford to lose?'
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