Judge throws out injury case against dunnes

CeilingFly

Fantatsic to see more judges wake up to these insurance scams

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/accidents-do-happen-judge-throws-out-womans-pasta-sauce-jar-injury-claim-and-orders-her-to-pay-costs-36731217.html

Her husband better start selling more carpets / laying driveways to pay the costs.

Dunnes will not let her off.

Serves her right and hopefully more insurance scammers get the same treatment.

razorblunt

At least she had her Dolmio Day in court!

Liam McPoyle

Delighted that the costs were awarded against her too. Ultimately she will probably end up not paying anything as the administration costs would likely outweigh the actual costs themselves but it should help make some people think twice before launching frivolous claims if they think they could be out of pocket if they are unsuccessful. Delighted for her solicitor too.

Red_Wake

It came down to Dunne's have Simply Better evidence.

Sidebaro

I admire fraudsters to a certain degree. Theyre the modern day bank robber. Do you think they'll ever start making movies about them? Connie and Lloyd.

Summer wind

I slipped on a wet floor in Dunnes once and hurt my arm. I got up as fast as I could mortified in case anyone had seen me. Maybe I could have ended up loaded. Guess I'll never know.

CeilingFly

Business Cat wrote: »

Delighted that the costs were awarded against her too. Ultimately she will probably end up not paying anything as the administration costs would likely outweigh the actual costs themselves but it should help make some people think twice before launching frivolous claims if they think they could be out of pocket if they are unsuccessful. Delighted for her solicitor too.

Dunnes won't care about how much it costs - they are known to chase costs even if the chasing costs more.

topper75

Sidebaro wrote: »

I admire fraudsters to a certain degree. Theyre the modern day bank robber. Do you think they'll ever start making movies about them? Connie and Lloyd.

Great potential new genre there...

The outlaw Jesse Claims
The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Brass-Necked
Butch Slippery and the Detergents Aisle Kid
Honey I've Damaged my Back
Total Write-off
Once Upon a Time in the Witness Box
District Court 9

erica74

Her solicitor needs a good smack in the face for pursuing this.

AndyBoBandy

Any idea what the costs would be for this (I'm guessing 1 day) hearing.


And also;

"I do get sharp pins and needles up through it. I can't straighten it."

Ah here, heres €20,000 then for your troubles...

DEFTLEFTHAND

Dunnes have the resources to force the issue regarding costs.

They should do it to set a precedent.

Push for a court order and have the Sheriff seize any assets to offset the debt.

If she has no assets of value force her into bankruptcy.

joeysoap

erica74 wrote: »

Her solicitor needs a good smack in the face for pursuing this.

I suspect on a good % of the ‘winnings’

How many times do you read about 6/7 successful claims from the one person/family? Far too often, and they have no problem getting solicitors

beefburrito

I had a back injury year's ago had surgery and all on my back and my pelvis needed to be corrected also,it was bad.

I never lied or spoofed, was asked did I do any fishing etc....

There was a beautiful photo of me reeling in a seatrout in Sligo presented to the Judge, back in 1999...

He said "he's an honest man what bait were you using ?" I told him, he suggested I use a darker fly the next time..

Anyhow I was genuinely injured and had all the medical reports, company admitted liability.

But back then They'ed follow you with a pi

joeysoap

beefburrito wrote: »

I had a back injury year's ago had surgery and all on my back and my pelvis needed to be corrected also,it was bad.

I never lied or spoofed, was asked did I do any fishing etc........

But back then They'ed follow you with a pi

Was it anyone’s fault you received the back injury.? If it was I don’t see how it could be dismissed just because you were able to fish, presumably before the injury?

GMSA

She said: "I looked at my hand and I saw the blood and I was in shock."

Asked if she had done anything when the jar hit the floor, Ms McDonagh replied: "No, I just left it there."

She said: "I was in shock. There was a load of blood."


All this over a cut finger.
How does she deal with her menstrual cycle so?

BattleCorp

joeysoap wrote: »

Was it anyone’s fault you received the back injury.? If it was I don’t see how it could be dismissed just because you were able to fish, presumably before the injury?

It wasn't dismissed. The company admitted liability.

Jimbob1977

It's gone pasta joke at this stage

Graces7

Summer wind wrote: »

I slipped on a wet floor in Dunnes once and hurt my arm. I got up as fast as I could mortified in case anyone had seen me. Maybe I could have ended up loaded. Guess I'll never know.

The time I lost my balance and fell lengthwise at the National Park exhibition near Killarney. I was too embarrassed to think of that; it was a misplaced wooden ledge that made me stumble and only a rope barrier. The staff, were so concerned etc.Later read a damages claim item.. But no way .

SEPT 23 1989

McDonagh

Wheety

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

McDonagh

Exactly what I was thinking.

everlast75

razorblunt wrote: »

At least she had her Dolmio Day in court!

A reporter should have approached her on her way out of Court and said

"Penne for your thoughts?"

beefburrito

joeysoap wrote: »

Was it anyone’s fault you received the back injury.? If it was I don’t see how it could be dismissed just because you were able to fish, presumably before the injury?

I meant to say back then they had pi people checking people out to see if they could reduce the payout by saying I wasn't that bad or made a great recovery etc

Irish Guitarist

Is it just me or does 'baby finger' sound weird?

ohnonotgmail

beefburrito wrote: »

I meant to say back then they had pi people checking people out to see if they could reduce the payout by saying I wasn't that bad or made a great recovery etc

I'm sure they still do. even easier now with people constantly posting photos on social media.

Graces7

Irish Guitarist wrote: »

Is it just me or does 'baby finger' sound weird?

I thought at first she meant a child had been hurt

silverharp

CeilingFly wrote: »

Fantatsic to see more judges wake up to these insurance scams

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/accidents-do-happen-judge-throws-out-womans-pasta-sauce-jar-injury-claim-and-orders-her-to-pay-costs-36731217.html

Her husband better start selling more carpets / laying driveways to pay the costs.

Dunnes will not let her off.

Serves her right and hopefully more insurance scammers get the same treatment.

can you not do an op where one is not forced to click through to give ad money to that rag?

freshpopcorn

GMSA wrote: »

She said: "I looked at my hand and I saw the blood and I was in shock."

Asked if she had done anything when the jar hit the floor, Ms McDonagh replied: "No, I just left it there."

She said: "I was in shock. There was a load of blood."


All this over a cut finger.
How does she deal with her menstrual cycle so?

I was thinking it was pasta sauce!

Cee-Jay-Cee

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

McDonagh

Its part of their culture, boss.

Hmmm, the difficult choices one must make on After Hours: insurance scammers or the greatest apartheid-supporting, employee-fúcking and supplier-fúcking company in Irish corporate history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TER_M3KNVCE

JillyQ

CeilingFly wrote: »

Business Cat wrote: »

Delighted that the costs were awarded against her too. Ultimately she will probably end up not paying anything as the administration costs would likely outweigh the actual costs themselves but it should help make some people think twice before launching frivolous claims if they think they could be out of pocket if they are unsuccessful. Delighted for her solicitor too.

Dunnes won't care about how much it costs - they are known to chase costs even if the chasing costs more.

I really hope dunnes go after her for every last cent and really show there strength

Your Face

That will cost her a pretty....Penne

Irish Guitarist

'Baby finger' sounds like something a child loses, puts under their pillow for the finger fairy, and then grows a new adult finger.

Graces7 wrote: »

I thought at first she meant a child had been hurt

I was confused for the first few paragraphs especially because they went on to mention she had her nephew with her.

B.A._Baracus

erica74 wrote: »

Her solicitor needs a good smack in the face for pursuing this.

solicitors are scum.
In truth its come one, come all. We don't care if you are blatantly guilty. We only care about being paid.
Now, if thats the way it goes then thats life. What I hate is the fake "moralistic" lies that cover it.

robarmstrong

Breaking news

Case thrown out of court by judge is now suing judge due to injuries suffered by said throwing!

uck51js9zml2yt

There was a case today of a staged car crash. Car hire company had the video of their movements.
Judge threw it out and referred it to AGS. Also ruled against them on costs.

BorneTobyWilde

She hit the Jar, she was on the sauce. Bad things always follow.

BorneTobyWilde

Sunny Delicious Yachtsman wrote: »

There was a case today of a staged car crash. Car hire company had the video of their movements.
Judge threw it out and referred it to AGS. Also ruled against them on costs.

Lots of people who have genuine reason to sue choose not to because they don't want to make a fuss over something small.

Melodeon

Sunny Delicious Yachtsman wrote: »

There was a case today of a staged car crash. Car hire company had the video of their movements.
Judge threw it out and referred it to AGS. Also ruled against them on costs.

It's in The Sun (sorry, can't find it reported anywhere else ):
https://www.thesun.ie/news/2341445/chancers-e500k-car-crash-scam-busted-after-cctv-footage-of-them-together-at-dublin-mcdonalds-exposed-clearly-how-collision-was-staged/

cantdecide

We had a glazier working for us once and he came into work one day with a stitch on his forehead. I asked him what happened and he said 'I slipped on ice yesterday coming down off a ladder and bumped my head'. I said 'jaysus, you should probably report it and at least get your medical expenses back off the company' and he said 'Why? It was my fault, I should have been more careful' which I thought it was as good an answer as any. A lot of the Polish are like that IME, they would take it as a matter of pride and professionalism.

Portlawslim

Glad it didn't get pasta the Judge.

erica74

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

solicitors are scum.
In truth its come one, come all. We don't care if you are blatantly guilty. We only care about being paid.
Now, if thats the way it goes then thats life. What I hate is the fake "moralistic" lies that cover it.

Ah I know they're scum, I would just like to think they have some professional pride. I remember being in court (working) one day during the High Court Sessions and a local solicitor had a case thrown out because it was basically a load of BS and the whole place was whispering and sniggering. That went on for months, until the next Sessions.
You'd think they'd be embarrassed to put forward a load of nonsense like this case!

pxdf9i5cmoavkz

Summer wind wrote: »

I slipped on a wet floor in Dunnes once and hurt my arm. I got up as fast as I could mortified in case anyone had seen me. Maybe I could have ended up loaded. Guess I'll never know.

Don't give up so easily!

1. Go back to Dunnes with your child or kidnap any random child if you don't have one handy.
   1. Bonus: You can now claim against the dole as a caretaker for the child. More monies!
2. Get the child to knock some jar holding a liquid onto the floor.
3. Walk over the now wet floor.
4. Slip.
5. ????
6. Retire to Spain.

You're welcome.

jamesbere

Awwwwwww her poor little finger

everlast75

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

solicitors are scum

Solicitors for Dunnes got her case thrown out

jaxxx

Sunny Delicious Yachtsman wrote: »

There was a case today of a staged car crash. Car hire company had the video of their movements.
Judge threw it out and referred it to AGS. Also ruled against them on costs.

This is why I think dash cams should almost be a mandatory thing now.

uck51js9zml2yt

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Lots of people who have genuine reason to sue choose not to because they don't want to make a fuss over something small.

This wasn't a genuine case. It was staged to defraud the car hire company and the insurers.
Judge was right in referring it to the Gardai

tretorn

Name is McDonagh and case was in Ennis, enough said.

Dunnes wont bother going after her, they wont get a cent, neither the Gardai nor the Courts will help them

bigroad

I hope she wasn't out of work too long with that terrible injury.
Poor thing.

tretorn

GMSA wrote: »

She said: "I looked at my hand and I saw the blood and I was in shock."

Asked if she had done anything when the jar hit the floor, Ms McDonagh replied: "No, I just left it there."

She said: "I was in shock. There was a load of blood."


All this over a cut finger.
How does she deal with her menstrual cycle so?

You wouldnt have menstrual cycles if you have a baby every year.

B.A._Baracus

everlast75 wrote: »

Solicitors for Dunnes got her case thrown out

yes. solicitors are still scum. whats not to understand? :pac:

uck51js9zml2yt

jaxxx wrote: »

This is why I think dash cams should almost be a mandatory thing now.

What good would that do in this case?