Woman Sues Match.com Over Sexual Assault

[dread_cthulhu]

/agree with NuclearShadow

 

[turbolover22]

[citation][nom]tampon[/nom]sorry about the rape, but why would you invite somebody you met online into your place on a first date?[/citation]


So you can rape them?

 

[cinergy]

Some stupid feminazi just wants some revenge to all men. Most likely nothing at all happened and even if happened, how stupid one must be to accuse dating site. I think that woman should be sued being an idiot.

 

[Diversian]

[citation][nom]tampon[/nom]sorry about the rape, but why would you invite somebody you met online into your place on a first date?[/citation]
That could happen anywhere. He could have had a gun, he could have taken her car keys from her purse (her address in her wallet). The issue is his, not match nor hers. Now, if she invited him up and has had 40 partners in the last 20 days, I might be inclined to feel a bit different.

 

[stevo777]

[citation][nom]jlsham[/nom]Sorry this happened. However, should we screen everyone that walks into a bar? Everyone that posts a classified ad? It's up to each person to take responsibility for ensuring their safety. Nothing else needs to be done or said.[/citation]

Absolutely. Why should every freakin' site have to monitor all it's subscribers. That's total BS, and the added cost would make it extremely difficult for other startups to get into the internet business--if it's even possible to monitor everyone(which it isn't). What, are we supposed to live in a police state? Sheesh. To have a fairly anonymous society, these things are bound to happen. She should have done here due diligence and thought things out better--that's her fault and no one else's.

 

[omnimodis78]

[citation][nom]Belardo[/nom]Sorry about the rape of this woman. It happens, it sucks and the guy needs to be in jail for a very very LONG time.[/citation]
Yeah your comment is basically what I was thinking too...there's always a risk of some sort of tragic or criminal occurrence happening in life, including on a date. It wouldn't be exactly logical to sue Ford Motor Co. if, on a date, the other person got in a car accident (while driving his/her Ford). It really just boils down to the reality in life that sh*t happens. One thing though, why assume that rape is what actually happened? Sexual assault can mean so many things - including, say, he just tried to kiss her. There are some crazy girls (and boys) out there...

 

[JohnnyLucky]

The pre-screening is a good idea but it will not be foolproof. .

 

[jerreece]

See, women need to protect THEMSELVES. How? If you really insist on meeting a complete stranger over the internet, meet them in a public place. Tell them to meet you in a certain restaurant @ 4pm. Then arrive early so they don't catch you in the parking lot. Bring a friend.

Meet somewhere where you will likely have lots of other strangers around so at least one of them can call 911 if needed. Chances of being sexually assaulted in the middle of a crowded restaurant are pretty slim. If the guy seems at all creepy, let him leave and drive away before you go outside. Call a ride (or have that friend with you). If the guy is a man about it, he shouldn't be against you having a friend in advance!

Here's the reality. This woman had the same level of risk if she had just met some random guy at a local bar or night club. Kudos for Match.com for wanting to improve things. But quite frankly, she got raped because the man was a loser. Period.

 

[nebun]

the woman knew what she was doing and she also knew the dangers of online dating...hope she and others reading this story learn their lesson....the internet is not safe unless you make it safe

 

[bv90andy]

The woman, however, did not seek any monetary compensation

Wow.
This is the first time I hear of somebody who sues someone without asking for monetary compensation. But then if she wins, what will match.com have to do/pay ?)

 

[Guest]

How absolutely pathetic. She broke the # 1 dating rule - meet in a public place. When you leave, do not let the person follow you to your car or transportation. If they follow you in their vehicle call the police. If you are lucky enough to get a phone number before the date, try checking them out by doing reverse phone look ups. These sites will connect you to other sites that allow you to "buy" information regarding that person. Who they are, where they live, married, etc. If you have their name, google them. Protect yourself. Don't expect dating websites to screen anyone for you.

 

[Guest]

I totally think she is wrong and Match.com is not at fault.
If I were match.com, I would be hesitant to start down this path of feeling as though they are being proactive. A potential Match.com user should not place their private information (DOB, SSN Driver License #, etc) in the hands of a dating site for the following reasons;
1. The company will now possess more personal information and that could lead to a cyberattack. (as in the case Eclipse) Now they are on the hook for identity theft. (big lawsuit) Match.com employees would now have access to this information readily available to exploit. (lawsuit)
2. Persons convicted of violent attacks, drug crimes,not sex offenders are not filtered out. (lawsuit)
3. If the SO crime occurred because one person broke a statute that happened years ago maybe when they were minors or had no idea the other person was underage (as in the case of Lawrence Taylor and Rob Lowe) you prejudge a person before an explanation is allowed,. (lawsuit)
4. If I introduce a female to a person that had a violent history, am I now subject to a lawsuit?
Conclusion: This woman writes books and gives dating advice. Therefore you presume she is not a novice. She is a Harvard graduate. That presumes she is intelligent. She invited the male to her personal residence -what did she think should have occurred?
Lastly, Match.com did not give this women permission or encourage her to take this man home.

 

[beayn]

I think anyone with malicious intent wouldn't use their real name on the internet anyway so screening would be pointless.

 

[eddieroolz]

All I can say is,

ha-ha.

 

[alidan]

[citation][nom]hoofhearted[/nom](1) The woman didn't sue for money, but for a mechanism to be put in place where there was none.(2) There is a sex offenders database already in place. You can even get a google map of criminals in your area with it. All they need to do is cross reference name, address, etc against it.I would guess that in order for the woman to even have a case, that the offender did already exist in this database.[/citation]

that sex offender database is flawed too, you can be put on there even if you don't commit a crime.

 

[JOSHSKORN]

I laughed when I heard this. What's the difference between meeting someone in a bar, club, casino, etc. than meeting someone on Match.com? Are we going to start suing these other establishments, too just because Big Brother isn't watching? Either way, someone could still be a sex offender, registered or unregistered. People will do anything for money, seriously. I'm sick of it. Have some personal responsibility. Stop playing the blame game and point the finger at yourself.

 

[rantoc]

Good luck, its like suing the electricity company for your electric car crashed when you drove it of a cliff! But on the other hand torrent search sites got slamed and they only provided a service that could be abused by its users... What a wonderful world where the law is for sale if you can afford it!

 

[redraider89]

[citation][nom]dark_lord69[/nom]OK...I agree that it would be a good thing for the site to screen for sexual offenders and I'm sorry for what happened to her..BUT...This lawsuit is just another highlight showing that people don't want to take responsiblity for their own actions. This is a frivolus lawsuit that should get throwen out but america's justice system is retarded. Match.com didn't force her to go on this date. I saw in an interview on Good Morning America the guy wouldn't even give his full name. If that's not a sign I don't know what is... If this man wouldn't give his full name she should have stopped right there and said we are done.[/citation]

You are right on, no one forced this woman to do anything prior to her unfortunate experience. She thought she was savvy, but apparently the attacker was more savvy. And exactly, you don't get alone with strangers for a VERY long time after you have met them. Match.com is not ultimately responsible for her safety, SHE IS!

 

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[redraider89]

[citation][nom]bv90andy[/nom] Wow.This is the first time I hear of somebody who sues someone without asking for monetary compensation. But then if she wins, what will match.com have to do/pay ?)[/citation]


She is making them pay development costs for her irresponsibility by making Match.com responsible for her safety.