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Originally Posted by fatlazyless
So, what happened with the Taser that it did not stop 17-year old, Mishca Fay?
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1) When a Taser is activated, there is a "pop" sound and two darts are sent on their way. If the control button is lifted after the pop,
no electrical current is directed to the darts. (A common error among those accustomed to firearms).
2) I had an occasion to examine a Taser which had failed its Jamaican purchaser in a life-and-death situation. I hired an electrician to be present when opening the hermetically-sealed Taser.
Opening the Taser disclosed the vital microswitch had simply fallen from its bond with the plastic case. I reported my finding and advised the firm representing the plaintiff. Nothing more was heard, so I suspect Taser quickly "settled" with the plaintiff.
Taser listed
their expert witness' qualifications, which included "rocket-scientist"!
