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Funny But True Insurance Claims
rrammfcitktturjsp:
John,
It is so amazing to see what people can get out of lawsuits today. Some of the wierdest things that normal people would never think of suing anyone, comes up in many court cases these days. It is so sad, that innocent people have to suffer becuase of frivlous lawsuits.
Susan, I do not think the lawsuit that your hubby is pursuing is a frivilous one. It is right becuase there was neglect and damage done that the company could have prevented.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
hillsbororiver:
Thanks for the responses John & Anne, it truly is remarkable the ridiculous suits that move through our court system. Here are a few more.
In Orlando, a lawsuit was filed against a rental car company by the estate of a woman who was killed in a car crash by a drunk driver. The woman was riding in a rental car driven by her boyfriend, an Irish tourist, who was legally drunk. He was eventually charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence.
The suit alleges that the rental car company should be liable for the woman’s death because the company “either knew or should have known about the unique cultural and ethnic customs in Ireland which involve the regular consumption of alcohol at pubs as a major component to Irish social life.”
The Sacramento Bee reports that Lee Williams, 23, is seeking $25,000 in damages from a tattoo parlor for misspelling the word “villain” on his right forearm. The problem is, the incorrect spelling “villian” came from Williams himself, who was unsure as to the spelling of the word upon entering the parlor. After much debate he settled on the incorrect spelling. In fact, Williams did not even notice the error until years later, when a friend made fun of him.
Claiming the tattoo cost $1,900 to remove and left a scar on his forearm, Williams is now asking for $25,000 for his own mistake.
In Vancouver, British Columbia, which has become a popular site for Hollywood location filming, a group representing drug users, hookers and homeless people has demanded compensation for film crews’ tendency to displace or disrupt illegal street activity. The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, which represents about 1,000 residents of the seedy Downtown Eastside, has sent a letter demanding compensation to 30 production firms. Among its many demands the letter asks for financial compensation for loss of residents’ panhandling opportunities.
Scott Bender of Philadelphia sued U.S. Airways for negligence, claiming he thought the plane he was on had crashed and he was dead after the crew left him asleep on the aircraft. It was really dark, says his lawyer, and Bender “didn’t know if he was alive or dead”—it turned out the former. Now the snoozing passenger wants money for mental and emotional anguish.
A sand box fight between a couple of three-year-olds has ended up with a lawsuit and a restraining order to keep the two warring toddlers apart. Boston attorney Howard Speicher, who is a neighbor of the child being sued said, “this is something that really never should have left the playground. It’s an incident that happens in every sandbox in the country, and somehow people manage to deal with it every day."
An inmate in Illinois sued because he was not allowed to practice his religion in the nude.
Amazing..................
John9362:
Amazing world we live in Joe !!
Cheers....John9362
rrammfcitktturjsp:
Joe,
I do not understand how lawyers can present and defend these stupid cases. I do not understand the thinking behind the defendants or litigants in this case. Perhaps there is none.
I especially liked the one about the toddlers. That is so ridiculous. The judge should have thrown that case out. No wonder there is so much hatred of court cases.
Perhaps all this would be solved if people went after money in more honest and better ways than suing the pants off anyone. Now guys, if this causes mental anguish or anything in you while reading this post, I do not expect a lawsuit, ;D
Great stuff. Really enjoy this topic Joe.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
Deborah-Leigh:
That really was funny Joe!....Funny but true insurance claims....! ;D thanks :D
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