What a joke. Incentivize people to sue in inconvenient local communities then rationalize that rich corporations can afford to pay. Sorry that she may have had an accident. Once she became a litigant and victim for hire it becomes difficult to assess whether this is another extortion or someone who was wronged.
If it is difficult to assess whether this is “another extotion” or someone who was wronged, why do you call her a “victim for hire” and say that it’s a “joke”? Kind of like “shoot first, ask questions later.”
What makes New York an “inconvenient local community?” Costco does business in just about every state and it does business in the community where the lady lives. It must not be all that inconvenient if they have stores there.
Believe me, the store employees will be thrilled to be able to spend a few days in New York even if they have to spend a few hours giving deposition testimony.
Excuse me, but if my 74 year old mother slipped and fell due to liquid on the floor, I would want the big store to pay for her medical bills and pain & suffering. I’m not for legal extortion, but legitimate claims should be handled with respect and in the jurisdiction where the claim was filed. It seems like Costco should juy pay up to have this closed. Unless they think she’s faking her injuries.
Many people will think about the coffee incident at McDonalds several years ago. What I have found is that people dont know the details of that claim. McDonalds had several complaints and the plaintiff won because McDonalds had knowledge that they were serving their coffee to hot (180-190 degrees).
Without knowing the full details of this lawsuit (and previous complaints) one shouldn’t give a verdict on the case. Decisions are based on facts, no opinions. I agree with The Other Point of View in that we shouldn’t shoot first an then ask questions.
What a joke. Incentivize people to sue in inconvenient local communities then rationalize that rich corporations can afford to pay. Sorry that she may have had an accident. Once she became a litigant and victim for hire it becomes difficult to assess whether this is another extortion or someone who was wronged.
If it is difficult to assess whether this is “another extotion” or someone who was wronged, why do you call her a “victim for hire” and say that it’s a “joke”? Kind of like “shoot first, ask questions later.”
What makes New York an “inconvenient local community?” Costco does business in just about every state and it does business in the community where the lady lives. It must not be all that inconvenient if they have stores there.
Believe me, the store employees will be thrilled to be able to spend a few days in New York even if they have to spend a few hours giving deposition testimony.
Anyone want to take bets on where she will travel to after she wins a settlement?
Mohegan Sun? Fox Woods?
Another nuisance claim. She won’t be able to establish the store had notice of the alleged condition. Move for dismissal.
Excuse me, but if my 74 year old mother slipped and fell due to liquid on the floor, I would want the big store to pay for her medical bills and pain & suffering. I’m not for legal extortion, but legitimate claims should be handled with respect and in the jurisdiction where the claim was filed. It seems like Costco should juy pay up to have this closed. Unless they think she’s faking her injuries.
Many people will think about the coffee incident at McDonalds several years ago. What I have found is that people dont know the details of that claim. McDonalds had several complaints and the plaintiff won because McDonalds had knowledge that they were serving their coffee to hot (180-190 degrees).
Without knowing the full details of this lawsuit (and previous complaints) one shouldn’t give a verdict on the case. Decisions are based on facts, no opinions. I agree with The Other Point of View in that we shouldn’t shoot first an then ask questions.