when we stop being idiots, and start thinking for themselves. thanks
2007-11-10 17:23:54 · 11 answers · asked by steven25t 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Paul:: let guess, you got defensive because i typed the real true. oh.well, not many people love true because it hurts. huh? :) LOL
2007-11-10 17:32:09 · update #1
Kerry: still she could read the label right? "to our valued customers: caution i'm hot" couldn't she?
2007-11-10 17:37:10 · update #2
Hold on ... I'll get more.
http://www.power-of-attorneys.com/StupidLawsuit.htm
My favorite is: A construction workers nose was itchy. He decided to use an electronic drill to scratch it. End result, drill bit through his skull. He sued because drill bit didn't say: "Warning, do not insert into any orifice"
People can be so dumb.
2007-11-10 17:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When did you stop knowing how to ask a questions that makes sense?
Someone's answer stated that it was because she was elderly, and that it was way hotter than it should have been. First of all, why didn't this happen to anyone else? People shouldn't be driving and drinking/eating/talking on their phones, what did people do 40 years ago??!?! I do feel sorry for that women, I don't think she is an idiot, but why do mistakes that others make have to be blamed on someone else?
2007-11-10 17:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jill 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you even know the history of this case? If you did some research, I seriously doubt you would have the same opinion.
Some tidbits about the case: McD's served coffee that was 180+ degrees to motorists who were operating vehicles. 180+ temperatures will cause 2nd to 3rd degree burns within seconds. Even if you hold a cup in your hand and not in your lap, you still run the risk of spilling the coffee on yourself and causing severe burns.
The woman was elderly, she was a passenger. Not a driver. She suffered 3rd degree burns on over 6 percent of her body,
including her inner thighs, perineum, buttocks, and genital and groin areas. She was hospitalized for eight days, during which time she underwent skin grafting. When she tried to settle with McDonalds, she only was seeking the money she spent on her hospitalization. McDonalds dismissed her pleas.
Also, it was the JURY that determined the settlement.
Want to know more? Read about the damn case.
Edit: I understand you're point of view. But this is not a frivolous case. She didn't get a teeny blister. She had skin grafts on areas including her genitals. This is extremely agonizing...putting it *mildly*. The court system found McD's negligent and risking the public's health because of the risks found consuming and handling liquids *at that temperature* in motor vehicles.
How would you react if the lid popped off while you were sipping, creating burns that cause scar tissue on your chin or neck? "Oooops, my bad?" Mmmm! Still a great cup of coffee!
2007-11-10 17:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry T 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
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2016-10-16 02:28:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world is full of people that are stupid and are modern days courts give these people the means to exact monetary relief from others for their own stupidity.
Until the courts change these events will keep happening.
2007-11-10 17:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
did you hear about the man who bought a mobile home, put it into cruise control, ducked out the back for a cup of tea, it crashed, he tried to sue because no-one told him he had to be BEHIND the wheel while it was in motion!
how about the house thief who got himself locked in the garage of the house he tried to break into, and as the owners were away for the week, tried to sue them for starvation!!!
isn't the world a crazy place?!
2007-11-10 17:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
she cannot do that because it says right on the lid
CAUTION CONTENTS MAY BE HOT
what a fricken idiot
2007-11-10 17:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica & Lulu 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think we should start with proper grammar. Who is with me?
2007-11-10 17:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by Paul B 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
this isnt even a freaking question.....stop taking up space and time of others!!!!
2007-11-10 17:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, she was supid!
2007-11-10 17:27:17 · answer #10 · answered by Jaycie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋