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Although common sense tells you this would never be a problem in a
rational legal system, Tim brings up a few thought-provoking points.
I wonder if you could provide a reasonable defense by demonstating that
the US military has been inserting potentially dangerous warnings and
cautions since the beginning of tech writing. The US military
represents a substantive authority for "proper" tech writing. I'd think
the court would have a hard time saying you were writing something for
which you could be held liable for injuries resulting from deliberate
misuse. Especially on a "he should have known" basis.
Boy, didn't THAT sound confusing....
Teresa Wittel
NCS Sr. Information Developer
Mailto: WITTTE -at- ncslink -dot- com
