What a horrible woman

Reiver

Check this

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/oct/13/woman-sues-11-year-old-nephew-hug-broke-wrist?CMP=fb_gu

This...I mean...the USA....what is up with that place?

8 year old surprise hugs his aunt at his birthday party.

Aunt falls and breaks wrist.

Sues nephew.

'Murica

Kovu

“I was at a party recently, and it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvre plate,” she reportedly said.

Notavirus.exe

Personally I would have sued the parents, 8 year olds generally don't carry much cash these days.

The_Valeyard

In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women

Gatling

12 months after his mother died sick bitch

Armchair Andy

Without even clicking on that link yeah she's scum of the highest order alright. What a bitch!


Am I doing it right?

major bill

The Anti-Christ will return to this earth in the form of a HR Manager:mad:

Reiver

Notavirus.exe wrote: »

Personally I would have sued the parents, 8 year olds generally don't carry much cash these days.

He's 12 now, that's four more years of pocket money saved up!

Or as they say, an "allowance".

Tipsy McSwagger

She's a HR manager so it's not surprising.

Links234

She works in HR, so what do you expect?

The_Valeyard

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

She's a HR manager so it's not surprising.

Please tell me her partner works in IT

Technocentral

Reiver wrote: »

Check this

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/oct/13/woman-sues-11-year-old-nephew-hug-broke-wrist?CMP=fb_gu

This...I mean...the USA....what is up with that place?

8 year old surprise hugs his aunt at his birthday party.

Aunt falls and breaks wrist.

Sues nephew.

'Murica

No where near as horrible as some of the people on the "Residents attempt to blockade temporarily housing of survivors of Glenamuck" on this page.

lazybones32

Compo culture. I remember reading about some woman who sued a microwave manufacturer because she put her pet (bird iirc) into the microwave to dry it after washing it. The pet didn't only die but exploded. Can't remember if she was successful or not.

There is surely a website dedicated to the more interesting compensation claims lodged in America.

DivingDuck

That's how the law in the US works, I believe? She is really just making a claim against their insurance policy, but she has to name them in the suit to get that.

Still not very nice, but if someone has homeowners insurance, isn't it better that insurance pays out than the family trying to find the money to settle her bills themselves outside of court?

Carlos Orange

"She is seeking $127,000 in damages from the boy, whose mother died last year. "

Reiver

DivingDuck wrote: »

That's how the law in the US works, I believe? She is really just making a claim against their insurance policy, but she has to name them in the suit to get that.

Still not very nice, but if someone has homeowners insurance, isn't it better that insurance pays out than the family trying to find the money to settle her bills themselves outside of court?

He's the only one named. Not the parents.

DivingDuck

Reiver wrote: »

He's the only one named. Not the parents.

I would guess the child (and his actions) are covered by the parent's policy...? I'm guessing that at 12 he has no assets, so whatever settlement is agreed will have to be funded by his father.

If the father is considered responsible for paying his son's bills by the court, I assume the policy would cover them as a result...?

Into The Blue

psinno wrote: »

"She is seeking $127,000 in damages from the boy, whose mother died last year. "

Probably in on it together

amber2

Perhaps she should try eating one h'oeuvre at a time instead of a plate of 'em, problem sorted and no need to sue her nephew for $127k.

Icepick

But how can her wrist bones be so brittle? She always drinks plenty of..."malk"?

salamanca22

She is after the life insurance money. What a horrible person.

Statute of limitations on Injuries seems to be 3 years in New York so hopefully she doesn't see cent number 1.

This makes me really sad (The woman going after the money, not the statute of limitations. )

spurious

Can't hold her hors d’oeuvre plate, the horror.
First world problems.

This has to be one of those viral advertising things, no?

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

She's a HR manager so it's not surprising.

A cùnt so.

The Backwards Man

Can she not just hold her cocktail sausage in her hand like everybody else?

osarusan

Into The Blue wrote: »

Probably in on it together

My first thought too - insurance scam.

twowheelsonly

She lost the case anyway - thank God some sanity prevailed amongst the jury.

Love the opening line..... "The Auntie Christ gets nothing"

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/boy-12-trial-conn-breaking-aunt-wrist-article-1.2395756

doulikeit

Theres an old saying to sum her up, "theres wiser firing handfuls o sh1te at each other up in dublin zoo"

m1ck007

Tramp

evlgmaojr27ypu

twowheelsonly wrote: »

She lost the case anyway - thank God some sanity prevailed amongst the jury.

Love the opening line..... "The Auntie Christ gets nothing"

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/boy-12-trial-conn-breaking-aunt-wrist-article-1.2395756

I am sure nobody is going to give her a hug now for her misfortune of not winning a dime in court

Totofan99

Reading that article absolutely infuriated me.

But then I saw that the case was thrown out, and that cheered me up.

Phew.

Totofan99

Totofan99 wrote: »

Reading that article absolutely infuriated me.

But then I saw that the case was thrown out, and that cheered me up.

Phew.

It's a rollercoaster around here

cantdecide

I'll never understand where people get this kind of mentality. In the land where there are more desperate people with guns than nurses, where do people get this idea that occasional, mild day to day household injuries immediately precedes a six figure sum.

Azalea

Knew there'd be more to it than someone deciding they'd sue their kid nephew (in all fairness, even the dumbest, most repugnant people know it's not possible to sue a child for hundreds of thousands). It was likely to claim off the house insurance and it was to pay towards medical bills (crazy high in the States).

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/nephew-defends-worlds-worst-auntie-despite-lawsuit-over-breaking-her-wrist-a3091881.html

The hors d'oeuvres thing was a stupid thing to say though.

Totofan99

Hatless wrote: »

Knew there'd be more to it than someone deciding they'd sue their kid nephew (in all fairness, even the dumbest, most repugnant people know it's not possible to sue a child for hundreds of thousands). It was likely to claim off the house insurance and it was to pay towards medical bills (crazy high in the States).

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/nephew-defends-worlds-worst-auntie-despite-lawsuit-over-breaking-her-wrist-a3091881.html

The hors d'oeuvres thing was a stupid thing to say though.

Surely a broken wrist wouldn't cost her $127,000 in medical bills?

Azalea

Totofan99 wrote: »

Surely a broken wrist wouldn't cost her $127,000 in medical bills?

I dunno... I do know medical bills (without medical insurance) in the US are astronomical though, so maybe.

Totofan99

Hatless wrote: »

I dunno... I do know medical bills (without medical insurance) in the US are astronomical though, so maybe.

According to this link it costs $7,000-$10,000. Sounds about right I reckon.

http://health.costhelper.com/sprained-broken-wrist.html

Nekarsulm

cantdecide wrote: »

I'll never understand where people get this kind of mentality. In the land where there are more desperate people with guns than nurses, where do people get this idea that occasional, mild day to day household injuries immediately precedes a six figure sum.

Have a look over on the "Accommodation" thread, where a poster recommended that tenants should sue their landlord after their house was burgled. ffs. .....

StupidLikeAFox

lazybones32 wrote: »

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There is surely a website dedicated to the more interesting compensation claims lodged in America.

Yes indeedy, look up the Stella awards - named after the lady who burnt herself while trying to put cream in her coffee while driving afaik. Probably the reason for the "Caution: contrnts hot" on the side of coffee cups now.

It was a talked about website back in the day, alongside the Darwin awards and rotten dot com

salamanca22

StupidLikeAFox wrote: »

Yes indeedy, look up the Stella awards - named after the lady who burnt herself while trying to put cream in her coffee while driving afaik. Probably the reason for the "Caution: contrnts hot" on the side of coffee cups now.

It was a talked about website back in the day, alongside the Darwin awards and rotten dot com

If that is the mcdonalds case then I believe the woman was found at fault for how the accident happened but mcdonalds was a fault for the coffee being excessively hot. From what I remember of the case the coffee was hot enough to fuse the skin of her genitals together. This being after mcdonalds where warned about their coffee temperature already.

Azalea

salamanca22 wrote: »

If that is the mcdonalds case then I believe the woman was found at fault for how the accident happened but mcdonalds was a fault for the coffee being excessively hot. From what I remember of the case the coffee was hot enough to fuse the skin of her genitals together. This being after mcdonalds where warned about their coffee temperature already.

Yep: http://www.lectlaw.com/files/cur78.htm

Although putting the coffee cup between her knees was indeed an irresponsible decision. That's risky even if the coffee was at the recommended temperature - still very hot.

TheLastMohican

I've been a reader of The Grauniad for over 40 years. In that time it has been hijacked by the long haired men and short haired wimmin brigade. However, until it went ITish, it was a news organ with decent discussion but now it is morphing into a "cultured" Daily Mail. Has it been taken over by The Dirty Digger?

I assume she was suing the nephew's insurance company ie, her Dad's house insurance. If so, it's a totally valid claim.

Totofan99

TheLastMohican wrote: »

I've been a reader of The Grauniad for over 40 years. In that time it has been hijacked by the long haired men and short haired wimmin brigade. However, until it went ITish, it was a news organ with decent discussion but now it is morphing into a "cultured" Daily Mail. Has it been taken over by The Dirty Digger?

I assume she was suing the nephew's insurance company ie, her Dad's house insurance. If so, it's a totally valid claim.

How is $127,000 for a broken wrist a totally valid claim?

TheLastMohican

Totofan99 wrote: »

How is $127,000 for a broken wrist a totally valid claim?

Out here the hospital bills are higher than at home. Also the follow-up care. It's just the way it is.

Totofan99

TheLastMohican wrote: »

Out here the hospital bills are higher than at home. Also the follow-up care. It's just the way it is.

I understand that. But I find it very difficult to believe that the costs would go beyond $10,000.

Tarzana2

Hatless wrote: »

Knew there'd be more to it than someone deciding they'd sue their kid nephew (in all fairness, even the dumbest, most repugnant people know it's not possible to sue a child for hundreds of thousands). It was likely to claim off the house insurance and it was to pay towards medical bills (crazy high in the States).

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/nephew-defends-worlds-worst-auntie-despite-lawsuit-over-breaking-her-wrist-a3091881.html

The hors d'oeuvres thing was a stupid thing to say though.

Still seems fraudulent though, hence it not getting anywhere. Where was the negligence? And I don't believe her sprained wrist would cost her 100k+ in medical bills or anywhere close, even in the US. And, you know, I still wouldn't want to involve a child in something like this, even if it was explained to them what was going on.

Electric Sheep

Totofan99 wrote: »

According to this link it costs $7,000-$10,000. Sounds about right I reckon.

http://health.costhelper.com/sprained-broken-wrist.html

Depending on the kind of break, it could be a lot more. Add in loss of pay while recovering, etc, it is pretty feasible, sad to say. I speak from experience.

kylith

It kind of makes sense when you remember the state of healthcare out there; if she can't afford health insurance then the cost of a broken wrist could have her in debt for thousands of dollars. In that case suing her relatives so their homeowner's insurance covers it makes a lot of sense.

allibastor

Talk about making sure she will never have to go to Christmas dinner again!!!

What an absolute prick of a person. I mean ever a year after his Mother died she brings him to court. She looks like a mean person though, fake smile and all.

bucketybuck

The ignorance on display in this thread is astounding. A bunch of people who have not one clue about the systems in place in American society but who are happy to come in and fling bile anyway.

Maybe do some reading and try to understand why this case happened before forming the internet lynch mob.

kunst nugget

salamanca22 wrote: »

If that is the mcdonalds case then I believe the woman was found at fault for how the accident happened but mcdonalds was a fault for the coffee being excessively hot. From what I remember of the case the coffee was hot enough to fuse the skin of her genitals together. This being after mcdonalds where warned about their coffee temperature already.

There's so much misrepresentation of that lawsuit. Here is a great comic strip highlighting the facts of the case. Well worth a read by everyone imo.

http://www.tmcm.com/tmcm/mcdonalds-coffee-lawsuit/

Azalea

kunst nugget wrote: »

There's so much misrepresentation of that lawsuit. Here is a great comic strip highlighting the facts of the case. Well worth a read by everyone imo.

http://www.tmcm.com/tmcm/mcdonalds-coffee-lawsuit/

Some of the quotes at the end are astoundingly stupid. I thought The New York Times would know better.