Aweber96 I am glad you re not my attorney, There are in fact presidents for suit for bee stings, several where the city or property owner were successfully sued. The beekeeper could have just as easily been named, however the suits were filed where the greatest value lied. In Vista Ca. both the city and the property owner were sued, the property had a sale in progress for 1.5 million, obviously the city would have ample funding. so the beekeeper was left out of the suit, however, I am sure were there no other more valuable options the bee keeper would have been targeted.
Also: A beekeeping family in Maryland with backyard colonies in a residential neighborhood that prohibited fencing between yards, is sued after an accident involving their bees. A 21-month child visiting next door was left unattended briefly. The youngster wandered into the hive area and received many stings. The beekeepers were sued for $1.5 million on each of three counts (negligence, strict liability and nuisance). After much anguish and legal maneuvering, the homeowners insurance of the beekeeper agreed to pay the plaintiffs $7,500 In this case the medical expenses were negligible. Now it was settled, but probably would not have been if it was winnable.
We live in a litigious society to advise anyone not to be concerned about litigation in any instance demonstrates a weak grasp on reality.