[Gayle]

I agree with you Garinda. Although, I would defend the caretaker against the word 'whim'. He's responsible for the health and safety on the site so it's his job to make sure everything is safe. In these days of suing people at a 'whim' he has to be extra careful.

I remember back in the 70s or 80s, when there was a news article on TV or a storyline in a programme about a court case in America. I can't remember what the case was but it was basically a 'suing someone because they've tripped over a pavement' sort of case. My mum said, 'oh this is ridiculous, it'll never happen over here'. My dad said, 'oh yes it will, you just wait and see'. I think it's gone too far and people are so scared of being sued that they don't risk it.