Ahnold, I'm sorry, but your brother, the divorce lawyer, has preyed on your gullibility (or maybe he's gullible too?). The story about he guy with the Winnebago on cruise control winning a lawsuit is an urban legend. See what Snopes has to say about it: http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/cruise.asp

The True Stella Awards also addresses this legend, among others, at: http://www.stellaawards.com/bogus.html

I think that sofa beds are safe for children. We stayed at the Alden last year, and my teenage son slept on the sofa bed - he didn't complain about it, so I assume it was okay.