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7/13/2009 9:50:19 AM

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""The family said it intends to file a lawsuit.""

i didnt read the entire thing but did they not have cones up or a sign, if not, it sucks cause the stupid bitch will win, but seriously, now are you going to sue some one when you ram into the back of a stopped car at a stoplight because you were texting

7/13/2009 9:50:33 AM

I think this lawsuit is legit, but the family shouldn't get a dime beyond the cost of medical bills.

none of this pain and suffering bullshit.

7/13/2009 9:54:44 AM

people should be able to reasonably assume there isn't a hole in the sidewalk they're walking down. texting while driving is an entirely different thing.

7/13/2009 9:55:03 AM

the fact of the matter is the dumb cunt wasnt paying attention. thats the point here

7/13/2009 9:56:22 AM

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"none of this pain and suffering bullshit."

welcome to america. we settle everything by writing a check.

7/13/2009 9:58:52 AM

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"I think this lawsuit is legit, but the family shouldn't get a dime beyond the cost of medical bills. none of this pain and suffering bullshit."

This I can agree with. Maybe I'm wrong to assume they are going after free money just because they said they are filing a lawsuit. Doubt it though.

7/13/2009 10:00:59 AM

I'd threaten a lawsuit just to make sure the incompetent fucks who opened up the manhole cover without barricading it got fired and that the union didn't try to protect their asses.

7/13/2009 10:05:37 AM

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"welcome to america. we settle everything by writing a check swiping a credit card."

7/13/2009 10:09:59 AM

hahaha good point

[Edited on July 13, 2009 at 10:12 AM. Reason : the times, they are a-changin']

7/13/2009 10:11:45 AM

My buddy got a guy $4600 for breaking his foot on a park bench playing hacky sack

and my buddy, by all accounts, is a pretty terrible lawyer

7/13/2009 10:16:46 AM

sounds like the guy is a terrible hack player

7/13/2009 10:21:13 AM

[Edited on July 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM. Reason : x]

7/13/2009 10:26:00 AM

And an ever bigger dumbass

He was going to wear one of those neck braces to court to make it look like he was hurt even more till Rod told him that wouldn't mesh with his foot injury case

7/13/2009 10:26:01 AM

so, you see, lawsuits can be thought of as selfless acts to protect the future

7/13/2009 11:39:37 AM

d'oh!!

7/13/2009 11:55:10 AM

This happened to Casey on Greek and she was ok.

7/13/2009 12:06:55 PM

I'm just wondering what kind of cunt this bitch has for a friend that they didn't say "Hey, watch out for the open manhole."

7/13/2009 1:23:51 PM

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"everyone frowns upon texting because its the "new teen craze"."

I think people frown on not watching where you're going. Texting has implications beyond simply being a teen craze that bother me, but that is beside the point.

Truth is, both groups fucked up. A settlement agreeing to cover medical costs would be fair. As far as pain and suffering, consider it a cheap lesson on WATCHING WHERE THE FUCK YOU'RE GOING!! Next time you may not be so lucky. We've evolved eyes on the front of our heads for a reason. Sonic detection does not work for our species.

7/13/2009 1:28:22 PM

I didn't clearly define a point to my original post. It's the fact that there are so many people that are aimlessly wandering around these days. There are many ways to preoccupy yourself while walking around the neighborhood, but awareness is important. Even if they didn't sue the company about this, there would be some heavy penalties assessed by OSHA. Although they probably wouldn't fire the workers who were in error, they will certainly be reacquainted with safety rules in a meeting and perhaps will receive re-training.

Perhaps if they're awarded millions instead of a contract to fully compensate for current and future related medical expenses the girl would only associate large open holes with "OMG Ponies!" instead of something she might want to be mindful of. The workers will learn a lesson regardless of the outcome of a civil suit.

7/13/2009 2:11:40 PM

7/13/2009 4:21:39 PM

Should've been one of those up there with a chain "blocking off" the open end. Some cones aren't enough in a pedestrian area. And I'm only speaking based on what I've seen at a few construction sites I visited while working with a company that dealt with electrical/telecom/etc systems.

The sanitation concern is legitimate as well. If you would like to confirm this, just open up a manhole for any sewer system and get your head near the opening and get a whiff and look down in the manhole with a flashlight. Given that her cut doesn't look infected in the picture, however, I'm pretty sure she's fairly lucky and just needs to pay some goddamn attention to where she's going, and the workers need to go through a training program (either with or without pay depending on how big a dick the other party wants to be).

7/13/2009 4:53:38 PM

seriously, a lawsuit for this??

shoulda been natural selection, IMO

7/13/2009 5:03:10 PM

ok i may get flamed for this

BUT, i can see grounds for a law suit. Maybe this chick's dumbass shouldnt be the one to specifically have grounds for a suit, given that she was texting, but it could have been anyone that may have happened to eb distracted. A biker that was perhaps ready to cross the road and looking to see if any cars were coming OR individual that was walking and was just looking around. Perhaps a little kid could have gotten curious and leaned over into the well

the real issue is that the manhole should be either covered or taped off until it could be covered.

7/13/2009 5:07:00 PM

I have walked into a pole before, heck probably half a dozen in my lifetime... the poles could of just as easily been open manhole covers I guess

People do this shit every day

7/13/2009 5:14:22 PM

I agree that it would be acceptable for her to file a lawsuit for the worker's negligence. But the dumb cunt doesn't deserve more than $500 for her "sufferings." I bet she gets at least $20k though.

7/13/2009 5:16:16 PM

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"OSHA is very clear on this, along with every other standard and guideline out there that covers utilities in confined spaces. The construction workers fucked up, and she'll win the lawsuit easily."

yep, 1926 subpart M (i think)

someone is at fault here

7/13/2009 5:20:49 PM

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"ok i may get flamed for this BUT, i can see grounds for a law suit. Maybe this chick's dumbass shouldnt be the one to specifically have grounds for a suit, given that she was texting, but it could have been anyone that may have happened to eb distracted. A biker that was perhaps ready to cross the road and looking to see if any cars were coming OR individual that was walking and was just looking around. Perhaps a little kid could have gotten curious and leaned over into the well the real issue is that the manhole should be either covered or taped off until it could be covered."

yeah i understand that, but no serious harm really came to her other than a few bumps and bruises. this really sounds like they want to sue because she was embarrassed.

i'm not saying its 100% her fault at all, but i really don't think it's cool to sue someone because your daughter is clumsy. it's like george of the jungle suing whoever put that tree in his way if no one yelled "look out for that tree!"

7/13/2009 5:29:29 PM

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"it's like george of the jungle suing whoever put that tree in his way if no one yelled "look out for that tree!""

7/16/2009 12:18:00 AM

you guys are obviously missing the most important part.

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"One of her sneakers is still down there."

7/16/2009 2:32:42 AM