There is nothing insane here. If the sandwich was not “drained properly”, as is alleged, and a pocket of hot grease did in fact cause the blistering and scarring as alleged, the guy should be reimbursed for medical expense and awarded a nominal amount for his lost wages, pain and suffering. This is what he originally asked for – just $22,000. It is McDonald’s own fault that they are now being sued for $2,000,000.
You really think this man is owed $22,000?? That his lost wages – as a CARNY! and his medical expenses for Chapstick(TM) cost him $22,000?? That a burn on his lip made him miss work??
I agree with you. If any one of you had took a bite of this sandwich and scalding grease exploded out of it and burned your face and lips to blistering you would have wanted compensation also. I would think $22,000 would be in line with what the person made in a year or from a job. Again, McDonalds could have avoided all this by handling it correctly from the beginning.
Not all claimants are out to make a buck…If the guy can prove his medical and out of pocket costs Big Mac needs to pay. We can reasonably expect not to be scalded with oil when eatting in a restaurant. Accidents happen and when they do, a reasonable company should stand up and make things right for the customer. I’m not saying all claimants are reasonable, I just think most people want to be treated with respect and not looked at like crooks.
No rescue squad called, no ER visit. A doctor prescribed LIP BALM. This was not an explosion of molten hot grease exploding over his face, causing permanent injury and excruciating pain. This is a claim with no evidence anything happened except he was told to buy a .79 cent tube of lip balm. Had he any proof anything happened or even sought any medical tx at the time I might be more inclined to believe him. A doctor, several months later, Rxing “lip balm” speaks to the truth of how meritless this claim is (at least as how it’s presented in this article.)
No rescue squad called, no ER visit. A doctor prescribed LIP BALM. This was not an explosion of molten hot grease exploding over his face, causing permanent injury and excruciating pain. This is a claim with no evidence anything happened except he was told to buy a .79 cent tube of lip balm. Had he any proof anything happened or even sought any medical tx at the time I might be more inclined to believe him. A doctor, several months later, Rxing “lip balm” speaks to the truth of how meritless this claim is (at least as how it’s presented in this article.)
How much grease could be in one bite. Sounds to me like hperbole has met its match. I guess the wrapper wasn’t hot when he picked it up and it must have held all the grease that we dripping out of it. I guess the Cola wasn’t cold enough to dowse that burning sensation. And, I guess they NEVER fry anything at the Carnival.
What you get for eating chicken. Eat More Beef. It is better for you and your little girls won’t grow the big breasts from the harmones–like chickens do.
Holy sainthood Robin! This poor man had to be bullied into a lawyer’f office to file a lawsuit that he clearly didn not intend to file; ever notice that it ain’t the well-off who go looking for a big payday, but a carnie? Can you say disingenuous? I knew you couldn’t…
“…Holy sainthood Robin! This poor man had to be bullied into a lawyer’s office to file a lawsuit that he clearly did not intend to file; ever notice that it ain’t the well-off who go looking for a big payday, but a carnie? Can HE say disingenuous? I knew he couldn’t; how ’bout prevaricate? I know he can!
I get that as adults (children are another side topic!!!), when we buy fast food, we’re taking on a “risk”… however, we’re the ones who are agreeing to that risk by going to the restaurant, buying the food, and eating it. However, there is a line that comes in to play, and McDonalds crossed it. As a company, they have a responsibility to ensure that the food we buy doesn’t make us ill, or hurt us! If I bite my cheek, and tear a hole in it when I’m eating my cheeseburger, should I be allowed to sue? Sure. Will I win? HELL NO, and I shouldn’t. I really shouldn’t be allowed to sue, but that’s the great American way. However, if I bite into my cheeseburger, and blood leaks out, and makes me ill because it’s severely undercooked, that’s a different story. I had that happen, but I sure didn’t sue. However, if I bite into my McChicken sandwich, and it scalds me, permanently scarring me for life, I’m going after them will all I have. There’s serious negligence on their part, and they should be held accountable for that.
This guy is owed nothing! This is what Group Health coverages are for. This sue mentality is destroying this country. This man should be sent a bill for all of the court costs and have to pay for McDonalds defense costs as well.
STOP THE INSANITY. SOMEONE, ANYONE
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is nothing insane here. If the sandwich was not “drained properly”, as is alleged, and a pocket of hot grease did in fact cause the blistering and scarring as alleged, the guy should be reimbursed for medical expense and awarded a nominal amount for his lost wages, pain and suffering. This is what he originally asked for – just $22,000. It is McDonald’s own fault that they are now being sued for $2,000,000.
You really think this man is owed $22,000?? That his lost wages – as a CARNY! and his medical expenses for Chapstick(TM) cost him $22,000?? That a burn on his lip made him miss work??
I agree with you. If any one of you had took a bite of this sandwich and scalding grease exploded out of it and burned your face and lips to blistering you would have wanted compensation also. I would think $22,000 would be in line with what the person made in a year or from a job. Again, McDonalds could have avoided all this by handling it correctly from the beginning.
Not all claimants are out to make a buck…If the guy can prove his medical and out of pocket costs Big Mac needs to pay. We can reasonably expect not to be scalded with oil when eatting in a restaurant. Accidents happen and when they do, a reasonable company should stand up and make things right for the customer. I’m not saying all claimants are reasonable, I just think most people want to be treated with respect and not looked at like crooks.
No rescue squad called, no ER visit. A doctor prescribed LIP BALM. This was not an explosion of molten hot grease exploding over his face, causing permanent injury and excruciating pain. This is a claim with no evidence anything happened except he was told to buy a .79 cent tube of lip balm. Had he any proof anything happened or even sought any medical tx at the time I might be more inclined to believe him. A doctor, several months later, Rxing “lip balm” speaks to the truth of how meritless this claim is (at least as how it’s presented in this article.)
No rescue squad called, no ER visit. A doctor prescribed LIP BALM. This was not an explosion of molten hot grease exploding over his face, causing permanent injury and excruciating pain. This is a claim with no evidence anything happened except he was told to buy a .79 cent tube of lip balm. Had he any proof anything happened or even sought any medical tx at the time I might be more inclined to believe him. A doctor, several months later, Rxing “lip balm” speaks to the truth of how meritless this claim is (at least as how it’s presented in this article.)
Attys suck blood again, was John Edwards involved again?
How much grease could be in one bite. Sounds to me like hperbole has met its match. I guess the wrapper wasn’t hot when he picked it up and it must have held all the grease that we dripping out of it. I guess the Cola wasn’t cold enough to dowse that burning sensation. And, I guess they NEVER fry anything at the Carnival.
It’s old, but true…what is 1000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean….A GOOD START!!
What you get for eating chicken. Eat More Beef. It is better for you and your little girls won’t grow the big breasts from the harmones–like chickens do.
I’d be interested to know if the guy eventually ate the whole sandwich.
If not, I’d see nothing wrong with awarding him a full refund of the purchase price.
Holy sainthood Robin! This poor man had to be bullied into a lawyer’f office to file a lawsuit that he clearly didn not intend to file; ever notice that it ain’t the well-off who go looking for a big payday, but a carnie? Can you say disingenuous? I knew you couldn’t…
“…Holy sainthood Robin! This poor man had to be bullied into a lawyer’s office to file a lawsuit that he clearly did not intend to file; ever notice that it ain’t the well-off who go looking for a big payday, but a carnie? Can HE say disingenuous? I knew he couldn’t; how ’bout prevaricate? I know he can!
I get that as adults (children are another side topic!!!), when we buy fast food, we’re taking on a “risk”… however, we’re the ones who are agreeing to that risk by going to the restaurant, buying the food, and eating it. However, there is a line that comes in to play, and McDonalds crossed it. As a company, they have a responsibility to ensure that the food we buy doesn’t make us ill, or hurt us! If I bite my cheek, and tear a hole in it when I’m eating my cheeseburger, should I be allowed to sue? Sure. Will I win? HELL NO, and I shouldn’t. I really shouldn’t be allowed to sue, but that’s the great American way. However, if I bite into my cheeseburger, and blood leaks out, and makes me ill because it’s severely undercooked, that’s a different story. I had that happen, but I sure didn’t sue. However, if I bite into my McChicken sandwich, and it scalds me, permanently scarring me for life, I’m going after them will all I have. There’s serious negligence on their part, and they should be held accountable for that.
This guy is owed nothing! This is what Group Health coverages are for. This sue mentality is destroying this country. This man should be sent a bill for all of the court costs and have to pay for McDonalds defense costs as well.