Time out from the work I am supposed to be doing. I just found this news item as I was looking around for things to post on WinnsboroToday.com. It is so absurd I had to add it to my list of Some of the Stupidest Things I've Heard Of.
A federal appeals court has ruled that a former Michigan inmate who claims he was denied toothpaste for nearly a year can sue prison officials. They state that being denied the use of toothpaste impeded his constitutional right against cruel and unusual punishment. Jerry Flanory, of Flint, says he developed gum disease and had a tooth removed in 2006 as a result of no toothpaste. The appeals court reinstated his lawsuit Thursday against officials at the Newberry prison in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
I have long believed that we in America are way too quick on the litigation draw, and I’ve never believed that other people should pay for our misfortunes. Not that I’m against litigation when it’s clearly warranted. There are times when legal action is the only recourse, but that recourse should not be taken lightly.
"Sue the bastard" should not be the first words out of our mouths when we hear about some accident or tragedy.
And we shouldn't be suing for something as absurd as losing a tooth.
What do you think? What are some of the absurd things people have sued for that you know of?
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Showing posts with label ridiculous litigation. Show all posts
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Thursday, May 07, 2009
What's Wrong With This Picture?
I saw this report on CNN Online and couldn't believe it....
"Wal-Mart has agreed to pay nearly $2 million and take extra safety precautions after a stampede killed a store employee in Long Island, New York last year. It happened as the store opened on the day after Thanksgiving last November, which is traditionally among the busiest day of the year for retailers.
Wal-Mart agreed to pay $1.5 million for community programs in Nassau County and another $400,000 to compensate people who were injured in the incident and repay them for out-of-pocket expenditures.
The retailer will implement a crowd management program at each of its 92 stores in New York for after-Thanksgiving shopping. The plan was developed by experts who have worked on crowd management at Super Bowls and Olympic Games. ...."
Okay, so a bunch of people act like maniacs to get into a store ahead of everyone else and the store has to pay? I remember when this was first reported last November and hints were given that it would go to litigation. Why not? Wal-Mart has deep pockets. But part of me was hoping the case would go in front of a judge who would see that THE STORE WAS NOT AT FAULT. (Pardon the shouting, but is this not ridiculous?)
Deep breath.... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Okay. Better now. Back to your regularly scheduled program.
"Wal-Mart has agreed to pay nearly $2 million and take extra safety precautions after a stampede killed a store employee in Long Island, New York last year. It happened as the store opened on the day after Thanksgiving last November, which is traditionally among the busiest day of the year for retailers.
Wal-Mart agreed to pay $1.5 million for community programs in Nassau County and another $400,000 to compensate people who were injured in the incident and repay them for out-of-pocket expenditures.
The retailer will implement a crowd management program at each of its 92 stores in New York for after-Thanksgiving shopping. The plan was developed by experts who have worked on crowd management at Super Bowls and Olympic Games. ...."
Okay, so a bunch of people act like maniacs to get into a store ahead of everyone else and the store has to pay? I remember when this was first reported last November and hints were given that it would go to litigation. Why not? Wal-Mart has deep pockets. But part of me was hoping the case would go in front of a judge who would see that THE STORE WAS NOT AT FAULT. (Pardon the shouting, but is this not ridiculous?)
Deep breath.... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Okay. Better now. Back to your regularly scheduled program.
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