Rosenberg Vs Google Research Paper

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Rosenberg V. Google Would you ever try to sue one of the biggest internet giants in the world? They are better known as Google. Lauren Rosenberg tried to sue Google because she was injured while following walking directions provided by the Google Maps app on her blackberry.
Google Maps is widely used. Many people use it daily either on their phones or on their computers. It can be used for walking, driving, flying, or even biking directions. You can avoid tolls and ferries. You could even avoid highways. (“Google Maps”) On January 19th, 2009 Lauren Rosenberg was hit by a car at night and the case was filed on May 27th, 2010. She had been taking a break from her California home and visiting Ohio for a getaway. She turned to her blackberry to give her walking directions. Rosenberg used Google Maps to map a two mile walking route. While following the directions she was led down a highway without sidewalks and with a noise barrier that pushed pedestrians closer into traffic. She tried to sue Google because they did not provide her with a warning that the road did not have any sidewalks. She also tried to sue Patrick Hardwood, the driver, for hitting her. (“Lauren Rosenberg”) …show more content…
Use caution--This route may be missing sidewalks or pedestrian paths.” (“Google Maps”) The Google Maps on Lauren’s blackberry did not come with the warning. Some people ask the question on whether or not Rosenberg was actually planning to walk two miles at 6 o’clock in the morning. Many people question whether she had been drinking and whether or not she even looked before crossing the road. Rosenberg claims that Google should be in charge of her injuries because they claim to have a “one-on-one relationship” with their users. (“Rosenberg V.
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