serious implications all right... our justice system is seriously flawed, i'm still not sure why a massive reform hasn't been forced by the public because of stupid cases that actually pass... eg: guy robs house, slips and falls on kids toys in said house, guy/robber sues, guy/robber wins.
need i say more? If that was me, i'd have shot the piece of crap before he could get up off the ground... can't sue someone if you don't have a face left.