[Spridgets] NLBC: car club legal question

[Bud Osbourne]

John,
Our local Triumph club looked into that several years ago.  We found that 
non-profit organizations were pretty much safe from frivolous (or any kind, 
actually) litigation.  However, this is Pennsylvania and you're in VA(?), 
so, your best bet would be to spend a few bucks with a local attorney to 
determine your actual exposure.  That way, you can make a genuinely informed 
decision.
Good luck.
Bud Osborne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 11:58 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC: car club legal question


> You guys know everything, so here's a question for someone who may have
> training or past experience in this area.
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> 1. Do the officers and board of a car club have liability exposure if
> someone takes legal action against the club?
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> 2. Does anyone know if "Directors & Officers" insurance is commonly
> taken out by entities as podunk as a local British car club?
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> 3. If a newsletter advertiser does not "do right" by a customer, and the
> customer learned of the merchant through the club's newsletter, can the
> customer name the club as well as the merchant in suit?
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> 4. Anybody know where I can read up on this sort of stuff?
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> Thanks in advance.
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> JohnD
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> (No, I'm not being sued...just don't want to be in the future!)