And I think that makes Target liable- but I am not a lawyer. Those things should be secured and not just sitting there. If the shape were less prone to rolling away - say with a good flat base - that would be different. But to put a round object on a surface with nothing to keep it in place - that's nuts!

That is such bad publicity. It really wouldn't cost that much in the scheme of things to cover a couple thousand dollars to fix her doors. Then if Target wants restitution, they can go after the truck driver and his ins. But the lady just driving by, shouldn't be responsible for the cost of repairs.

Kind of surprises me that Target, a company that seems to be more socially and environmentally friendly, would take a stand like this.

which will cost a hell of a lot more. They're hoping they can get away with "these balls are safe". I don't think they are, but who knows if anyone can get that officially decided.

Did you see the video with that little kid climbing on it after the guy and his dog in the parking lot rolled it up the door If that ball and rolled and the kid fell and it rolled on him, they'd be dealing with more than fixing a car door or securing all of their balls at all of their stores.

I totally understand what you are saying, but I think this incident should be a good wake up call and act proactively.

A full cubic yard (3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet) of concrete weighs 4000 pounds, but for a decorative sphere, they must have used a lighter-weigh mix. I'd say it weighs 2500-3000 pounds.