Woman Crashes Car While Using Snap Chat...Sues Snap Chat
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A lawsuit filed in Spalding County claims the social media app's "speed filter" tempted a woman to go too fast, causing a major crash.
When you take a picture or video on your phone using Snapchat, there are filters you can add to your image.
Some are sillier than others, but one filter will stamp your photo with the speed you were going when you took the picture. If you're standing still, it will say zero.
The car accident at the focus of this lawsuit happened in September on Clayton County's Tara Blvd. The speed limit is only 45 miles an hour, but the lawyers making this complaint say the young lady who caused the crash was going 107 miles an hour to impress her friends on Snapchat.
Even after the crash, they say she still didn't put the phone down- taking a selfie as medics put her on a stretcher.
The Atlanta law firm argues Snapchat is promoting dangerous driving because people may be tempted to go as fast as they can to post a high number.
CBS46 stopped by Georgia State University to see who heard about this Snapchat feature. It turned out everyone we met was familiar with it.
"I've actually seen buddies do it while they're riding their bike, or driving, or in the car," said Jason Owen.
"Sometimes, when I'm out with friends on the highway, you just post a snap and you use the speed filter," said Amir Bogoreh.
"I don't think it's very safe, unless you're not the one in the car that's driving," said Gabby Stevens.
"On the feature, it says please don't text and drive," pointed out Jeffrey Skinner.
Snapchat does have a quick warning that pops up when you first use the speed filter saying "please do not snap and drive."
Representatives from the company had nothing to say about the lawsuit.[\quote]
http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Georgia-couple-sues-Snapchat-for-car-accident-377433441.html
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Snapchat just told me not to Snap and drive last night
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She won't win. Allowing her to win would make so many companies liable for customer stupidity
Is apple liable because you used your phone while driving? What about Remington because you were shaving while driving?
She has no ? case. I hope the judge punishes her for trying that BS argument -
"Do stupid people deserve respect?"
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Was it Big ? Bryana? She's always looking at the phone instead of the road...plus she dont seem all that bright
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Snap and crash
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They got a don't snap and drive filter
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Even after the crash, they say she still didn't put the phone down- taking a selfie as medics put her on a stretcher.
Cant stand this younger generation...
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Lmao I have no idea where Griffin, Georgia is
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She won't win. Allowing her to win would make so many companies liable for customer stupidity
Is apple liable because you used your phone while driving? What about Remington because you were shaving while driving?
She has no ? case. I hope the judge punishes her for trying that BS argument
they just found a dead body at apple head quarters. hopefully snap chat off that ? ... -
BiblicalAtheist wrote: »"Do stupid people deserve respek"
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? crash and snapchat all the time b
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? stupid she won't win because it says don't snap and drive
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^^^Natural Selection went on vacation
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konceptjones wrote: »? crash and snapchat all the time b
This is the first time I've actually felt old. I just don't get it. What is the ? draw?
People can't get off social media even when their lives literally depend on it
Those self driving cars can't come soon enough -
Inglewood_B wrote: »konceptjones wrote: »? crash and snapchat all the time b
This is the first time I've actually felt old. I just don't get it. What is the ? draw?
People can't get off social media even when their lives literally depend on it
Those self driving cars can't come soon enough
Well this generation (sadely my generation) has to share everything they're are doing that moment even if it means risking their lives. -
konceptjones wrote: »? crash and snapchat all the time b
Lmaooooooooooooo @ Helpppppppp -
Thereal_ba wrote: »Inglewood_B wrote: »konceptjones wrote: »? crash and snapchat all the time b
This is the first time I've actually felt old. I just don't get it. What is the ? draw?
People can't get off social media even when their lives literally depend on it
Those self driving cars can't come soon enough
Well this generation (sadely my generation) has to share everything they're are doing that moment even if it means risking their lives.
Yeah, that ? is wack. Then they act like I'm old (I'm 29) when I say that everybody doesn't need to see and know everything you do smh.
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konceptjones wrote: »? crash and snapchat all the time b
why did I laugh so hard at this....im drivin slow all weekend -
konceptjones wrote: »? crash and snapchat all the time b
Hahahahahahahaha lmao!!!!