Plate dropped on wrist = Lawsuit

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Ohhh boy...Not only are no injuries listed...But this is being posted 5 years after the fact.

Ann Soderman says that on December 1, 2004, while seated at a dining table at Wildfire Restaurant, a waiter dropped a large plate that struck her wrist.

According to the complaint, the waiterand restaurant were negligent when he, among other things, "failed to secure the plates while carrying them" and "attempted to carry more plates than was reasonable safe and prudent to do so."Excerpt

FYI - The jurisdictional limit of Law Division in Cook County is $50,000, I believe...So she wants more than that.

Yeah, that's gonna go no where. Wouldn't this be out of the limitations thing?

this lawsuits are crazy.. :|

wtf how do you "secure a plate"Jandurin

Yeah, that's gonna go no where. Wouldn't this be out of the limitations thing?

Legendaryscmt

Is anyone surprised...I, for one, am not...which is kind of sad really

That's a ludicrous sum.

The manager of the cinema I used to work at was forced to shell out for a new pair of shoes for a customer who spilled his coke over himself and blamed it on the staff. There were even cameras which would have clearly shown what had happened, but getting the guys from security to come in and look at the tapes would have cost more than the 100-odd quid the guy was demanding. Big companies almost always cave in to petty claims like that because it's just not worth the hassle or the publicity.

[QUOTE="Legendaryscmt"]

Yeah, that's gonna go no where. Wouldn't this be out of the limitations thing?

spazzx625

I could see something if she's now injured do to the incident where it only appeared recently, but for years ago...she probably doesn't even know the waiter's name, which would just turn into a 'he said she said' type of situation.

Is anyone surprised...I, for one, am not...which is kind of sad really

rawsavon

[QUOTE="spazzx625"][QUOTE="Legendaryscmt"]

Yeah, that's gonna go no where. Wouldn't this be out of the limitations thing?

Legendaryscmt

I could see something if she's now injured do to the incident where it only appeared recently, but for years ago...she probably doesn't even know the waiter's name, which would just turn into a 'he said she said' type of situation.

I didn't think you could file a claim five years after the fact :?

There really needs to be some changes in the legal system to stop this abusive suing. Just some basic rules about time requirements, or minimum injuries sustained, etc.

this lawsuits are crazy.. :|

sinlesswolf

People who bring such frivolous lawsuits should be jailed or put to work. Seriously, its a waste of time, money and shows how pathetic people can be.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]

Is anyone surprised...I, for one, am not...which is kind of sad really

spazzx625

I as not trying to poop on your parade (or topic in this case)...just expressing my disgust with it all...hate the message not the messenger

[QUOTE="spazzx625"][QUOTE="rawsavon"]

Is anyone surprised...I, for one, am not...which is kind of sad really

rawsavon

I as not trying to poop on your parade (or topic in this case)...just expressing my disgust with it all...hate the message not the messenger

[QUOTE="Legendaryscmt"]

[QUOTE="spazzx625"] I thought the statute of limitations was much shorter for things this petty...But I'm not a lawyer-type-guyspazzx625

I could see something if she's now injured do to the incident where it only appeared recently, but for years ago...she probably doesn't even know the waiter's name, which would just turn into a 'he said she said' type of situation.

Well, what I mean is that where is her solid proof of the event?

Well, what I mean is that where is her solid proof of the event?

Legendaryscmt

Why do the american courts put up with this? These people need to be fined and jailed for wasting the courts time trying to exploit any loop hole they can get for easy money.

I remember the good old days. Back when having a plate dropped on you, getting hit by a car, having hot coffee spill on your lap, etc. was considered a bad thing. These days - thanks to trial lawyers and our government which caters to them - it's the best thing that happens to some people.

wtf how do you "secure a plate"Jandurin

Is it wrong for me to laugh hysterically at this lady...?:x

Yeah this one is lol. Now lets get some things clear here - just because a lawsuit is filed, doesn't mean anything will happen. Most of these are going to be settled out of court or through arbitration. Let's not get our panties all up in a bunch.Sajedene

How'd you know i wore those O_O...

Filing a lawsuit against you...for something i have to think up the reason >_>..

[QUOTE="Sajedene"]Yeah this one is lol. Now lets get some things clear here - just because a lawsuit is filed, doesn't mean anything will happen. Most of these are going to be settled out of court or through arbitration. Let's not get our panties all up in a bunch.Xx_Hopeless_xX

How'd you know i wore those O_O...

Filing a lawsuit against you..."Invasion of Privacy!"

Let's not get our panties all up in a bunch.Sajedene