Originally Posted by
LHR/MEL/Europe FF
I think the question has to be 'why, exactly' it troubles people? Holding others accountable is a well established legal principle.
I see no problem with the compensation culture in so far as it (a) can genuinely compensate those who need it and (b) provides accountability, and (c) hopefully provides incentive to avoid similar situations occurring again in the future.
Because the amount sought is usually considered excessive by the layperson.
The internet is littered with stories of spurious lawsuits which garner resentment due to the sheer audacity of the claimants. Some of this resentment is naturally then applied to more genuine claims when the amount asked for is seen as excessive.