The Swell Season Offers Counseling
Following the tragic suicide of a man attending their recent concert at the Mountain Winery, The Swell Season is offering counseling via Kara, a Palo Alto counseling center.
Of course, Live Nation and The Mountain Winery ought to pony up some funds too, but I suspect they are trying to avoid looking as if they are admitting any responsibility for legal reasons. It's too bad fear of lawsuits can prevent people from doing the right thing. It could certainly be framed in such a way that it does not look like an admission of guilt. Though I think security could have been better...
Of course, Live Nation and The Mountain Winery ought to pony up some funds too, but I suspect they are trying to avoid looking as if they are admitting any responsibility for legal reasons. It's too bad fear of lawsuits can prevent people from doing the right thing. It could certainly be framed in such a way that it does not look like an admission of guilt. Though I think security could have been better...