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driven · Jul 20, 2006, 08:19 AM

This is kind of crazy. Lawsuits gone crazy ... except this one could damage a family. (If it hasn't already)

http://www.local6.com/family/9513070/detail.html

Dork. · Jul 20, 2006, 08:28 AM

She may not have a choice, if her health insurance company is suing on her behalf to recover damages.

Peter · Jul 20, 2006, 08:33 AM

Americans.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 08:48 AM

She has a choice. I saw where she tried to withdraw the lawsuit - which indicates a choice.

The fact is that it's her parent's fault for raising the kind of person that she has become: Someone who would sue her parents.

That or she has a democratic mentality and is trying to get something for nothing.

driven · Jul 20, 2006, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Peter

Americans.

Thanks for the blanket statement. I'm an American and I'm asking the question so obviously it's still a bit of an oddity here.

My first trip to London I accidently bumped into some woman while getting off the tube and after I said "excuse me" she said "**** off". Based on that incident (and your post) I could come to the conclusion that all Brits are rude. But I won't.

Landos Mustache · Jul 20, 2006, 08:50 AM

Bart Simpson.

Dakar · Jul 20, 2006, 08:52 AM

Personally, I always found the kids who divorce their parents intriguing.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 08:56 AM

If you take the "poll" next to the article 86% of people said that they would NOT sue their parents.

Based on that poll you can safely assume that Americans are NOT prone to sue their 'rents.

Landos Mustache · Jul 20, 2006, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

If you take the "poll" next to the article 86% of people said that they would NOT sue their parents.

Based on that poll you can safely assume that Americans are NOT prone to sue their 'rents.

That is still a pretty damn high percentage that would.

kaze0 · Jul 20, 2006, 09:46 AM

I'd sue your mustache righ toff!

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 09:55 AM

Actually, there were four choices in the poll and only 1% said that they would. 2% said that they might.

Gossamer · Jul 20, 2006, 10:05 AM

And the poll wasn't 'would you ever sue your parents,' but it was 'would you sue them under these circumstances' and there were multiple options.

kaze0 · Jul 20, 2006, 10:07 AM

Dude, if my parents cost me $75k I'd be sueing too.

Gossamer · Jul 20, 2006, 10:10 AM

I broke an ankle a couple years ago. If I recall correctly, medical bills were just over $1000, and I was back at school the next day, and the cast was off in a couple months. If she lost $75,000 in wages, she must have some EXTREMELY high paying job requiring manual labor.

SirCastor · Jul 20, 2006, 10:11 AM

This is despressing. It's your parents! It's not like you're a customer coming up to their door. A freakin' grown person ought to able to take care of herself.

I don't appreciate generalizations, But there is a western (and possibly American) mentality that whenever something happens, "someone is at fault, and it sure as heck isn't gonna be me..." How obnoxious.

Gossamer · Jul 20, 2006, 10:12 AM

It's true...no one believes in personal responsibility, it's always someone else's fault.

kaze0 · Jul 20, 2006, 10:15 AM

It generally is someone elses fault.

production_coordinator · Jul 20, 2006, 10:15 AM

She has every right to sue [yes, it's America... and everyone has that right]... but I hope she doesn't win.

I can already hear the door to door salesman foaming at the mouth at the chance to launch thousands of lawsuits.

"SCORE!!! I see they left their garden hose out! RUN!"

Dakar · Jul 20, 2006, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

It's true...no one believes in personal responsibility, it's always someone else's fault.

Well, weather is considered an act of god, so...

Landos Mustache · Jul 20, 2006, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Actually, there were four choices in the poll and only 1% said that they would. 2% said that they might.

1% of 300 million is still a damn high number.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 10:22 AM

I think the parents should send the bitch a bill for giving birth to and raising her.

Gossamer · Jul 20, 2006, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

1% of 300 million is still a damn high number.

On behalf of America, I'd like to personally apologize to you for existing.

production_coordinator · Jul 20, 2006, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I think the parents should send the bitch a bill for giving birth to and raising her.

Her parents will not pay anything except higher premiums on their home owners insurance if the daughter wins.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 10:25 AM

It's the point, don't you think?

If my kid sued me - or my insurance company - I'd never speak to that kid again. If the kid needed financial help then I'd help out. But I find it hard to believe that it took $75K to pay for her twisted ankle.

That kid would be dead to me...and my will.

Doofy · Jul 20, 2006, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by driven

My first trip to London I accidently bumped into some woman while getting off the tube and after I said "excuse me" she said "**** off". Based on that incident (and your post) I could come to the conclusion that all Brits are rude. But I won't.

Dude, if you were in London then the chances are that the woman you bumped into wasn't a Brit.

Anyways, back on topic. Her parents should have her for trespassing on their driveway.

Landos Mustache · Jul 20, 2006, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

It's the point, don't you think?

If my kid sued me - or my insurance company - I'd never speak to that kid again. If the kid needed financial help then I'd help out. But I find it hard to believe that it took $75K to pay for her twisted ankle.

That kid would be dead to me...and my will.

Lets hope you don't fall under the 1%

kaze0 · Jul 20, 2006, 10:30 AM

This is obviously an insurance scam.

production_coordinator · Jul 20, 2006, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

It's the point, don't you think?

If my kid sued me - or my insurance company - I'd never speak to that kid again. If the kid needed financial help then I'd help out. But I find it hard to believe that it took $75K to pay for her twisted ankle.

That kid would be dead to me...and my will.

She's seeking more than $75,000 in damages for medical bills and lost wages.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 10:36 AM

Awwwww...

She lost wages?

Where is the world's tiniest violin when you need it? I feel so sorry for her. (NOT.)

The rest of the world works...with broken ankles and legs...sometimes with no legs at all.

They manage to get by.

Her mentality, "I should sue..." is one of the reasons the legal system is being ruined and why insurance rates are so high and why medical insurance is unaffordable to so many.

She's no better than those losers who took FEMA money in New Orleans to party at Hooters and buy plasm televisions.

She's someone who saw an opportunity to get some money and she took it. Period. Even if it meant milking her parents.

She's a loser.

production_coordinator · Jul 20, 2006, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Awwwww...

She lost wages?

Where is the world's tiniest violin when you need it? I feel so sorry for her. (NOT.)

The rest of the world works...with broken ankles and legs...sometimes with no legs at all.

They manage to get by.

WOW Cody... you really do have an angry side to you.

Anyway, it's still unclear to me if she fell on the driveway or sidewalk.

Dakar · Jul 20, 2006, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

She's a loser.

You really need to copyright that.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 10:45 AM

Yes, things like that make me angry, you're right.

Her parents raised her and took care of her...and she sues them?

Don't you think most people would find that reprehensible and disgusting?

I don't always have the best of health but you know what? I manage to work and get by. I was a single mother working two jobs once - even while going to college and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. I don't have much sympathy for that crap. Also, I have a handicapped badge for my car because I have MS and sometimes have a hard time walking. I have never used it and never will (most people who know me don't know that I have it.) I don't see physical limitations as an excuse to receive special treatment.

SirCastor · Jul 20, 2006, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

1% of 300 million is still a damn high number.

No, it's 1% of people who took the poll (some 41,000 people). It's hardly representative of the whole American population.

davesimondotcom · Jul 20, 2006, 10:48 AM

Here's someone who might consider suing their parents someday:

http://forums.macnn.com/95/political-war-lounge/302284/vegan-parents-sprung-tots-near-starvation/

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 10:52 AM

Yes, you're right.

Now THAT might be a legitimate lawsuit against parents!

Landos Mustache · Jul 20, 2006, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by SirCastor

No, it's 1% of people who took the poll (some 41,000 people). It's hardly representative of the whole American population.

Naw really? You mean EVERY last American didn't take that poll? I thought that is how every poll worked?

Gossamer · Jul 20, 2006, 10:54 AM

*shaking head*

moodymonster · Jul 20, 2006, 10:57 AM

If I fall over, I consider it my own fault.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 11:00 AM

^^^Quote of the Day™^^^

Landos Mustache · Jul 20, 2006, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by moodymonster

If I fall over, I consider it my own fault.

What if a terrorist put a banana peal there?

Gossamer · Jul 20, 2006, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

What if a terrorist put a banana peal there?

That's a dumb question.

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 11:05 AM

What if a terrorist put a banana peal there?

Funny thing, I've never heard of bananas chiming, ringing, or clanging...

Landos Mustache · Jul 20, 2006, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

That's a dumb question.

That's a dumb answer.

Peter · Jul 20, 2006, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by moodymonster

If I fall over, I consider it my own fault.

What if you trip over something? or you slip in water in a store and there was no warning?
Not saying you should sue, but there are times when it is someone elses fault..

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 11:12 AM

If I trip over something then I wasn't paying attention.

Water in a store? That's another situation entirely...especially if your parents own the store.

Dakar · Jul 20, 2006, 11:17 AM

Hehehe, I'm gonna sue some chick when I slip and fall on water that she left...when it broke.

Gossamer · Jul 20, 2006, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Hehehe, I'm gonna sue some chick when I slip and fall on water that she left...when it broke.

That's kinda gross.

CMYKid · Jul 20, 2006, 11:23 AM

your insurance company can certainly sue someone to recoup a clam that you made, they dont need yoru agreement a'tall. My previous carrier used to do that all the time. It was pretty damn annoying because every time you'd go to the ER or something a few days later some Indian chick would call and attempt to grill you about whose property you got hurt on, etc etc. Its actually extremely common and it wouldnt surprise me if that's at least partly involved here.

This annoying woman here in town that used to own a (failed) store or two and fancied herself something of a socialite since her family owns one of the countries larger uniform companies...well, it's Christmastime, at her brothers house and sorta drunk as she usually is. They were encouraging her to go home since they really arent big fans...in a pissy mood on the way out she stumbled and fell on the family dog. More than a little surprised, it turned and bit her ear off. I can't say it could've happened to a more deserving person.

Of course they felt terrible even tho it was sort of her fault. They paid her medical bills etc etc and then they stopped hearing from her for a while....and then the lawsuit showed up.

1. Get annoying and drunk
2. Fall on helpless animal.
3. Profit?

Cody Dawg · Jul 20, 2006, 11:24 AM

production_coordinator

Her parents will not pay anything except higher premiums on their home owners insurance if the daughter wins.

Incidentally, under that logic I should just sue my husband if I fall on water in our own home...I could get a cool $75K for my trouble...and I'd just pay a little extra in insurance premiums...which I could pay for out of the $75K.

moodymonster · Jul 20, 2006, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Peter

What if you trip over something? or you slip in water in a store and there was no warning?
Not saying you should sue, but there are times when it is someone elses fault..

true

but I'd still feel like a dumbass for not seeing the water.