[communtator]

If the facts as presented are indeed true, this suit seems to hinge on the question of whether entities publishing information intended for use have any liability at all? Like if you say “here’s information you can use for X” and then someone is harmed by using that information for X, do you (well, do publishers) have any responsibility ever?

Because if they do, and the facts are correct, you’d think that in this case they should. But maybe they just… never have any liability at all? And can make boatloads of cash without worrying.

[liability4yours]

If A says "take a left and then a right" and the road owned by C is [closed] when B follows said directions which they have not paid A for, is B liable?

Can anyone try to give directions without liability for road conditions?

Should A be responsible for putting signs on a dangerous bridge that A does not own or operate?

Is this a reasonable expectation of a free maps service with a disclaimer?

[liability4yours]

Without an explicit contract for service, a person could not reasonably collect damages for a map not showing that a road is closed.

The driver retains responsibility for the safe operation of their vehicle; regardless of the quality of the map.

"YMMV".

No map provider could reasonably operate with liability for transient objects or trap streets in the road.

Neither could an encyclopedia operate if liable for dated information.

A maps provider could indicate uncertainty when credible data contradicts the current model; but this is not the burden of service of a maps provider indeed with terms of service.

[communtator]

Yeah exactly the question. I doubt there’s an objective answer, more a subjective decision society makes about what is “right”.

Personally I’m fine with saying “I give you directions but it’s on you to execute them safely”. And incurring no liability. But if I intentionally direct you over a cliff (not just negligently, but intentionally) then I have some (but not 100% — after all, you still have to operate your vehicle safely) liability.

But again I think that’s pretty subjective, like it feels “fair” but who cares about my opinion?

[thejazzman]

Attempted murder is a pretty serious charge, no?

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