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Post by Jaguar on Oct 13, 2015 18:13:53 GMT -5
The batshit crazy kind.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 13, 2015 18:15:27 GMT -5
One who had a hard time holding a plate of hors devours in her hand.
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Post by Value Buy on Oct 13, 2015 19:30:18 GMT -5
She was a human resource officer. Nuff said
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Post by weltschmerz on Oct 13, 2015 19:53:04 GMT -5
It's probably more a question of getting money from the homeowners insurance policy, and they'll split the money.
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Post by Politically_Incorrect12 on Oct 13, 2015 19:53:34 GMT -5
Wow! Did an attorney actually take this case?
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Post by NastyWoman on Oct 13, 2015 21:51:04 GMT -5
At least I read this afternoon that the jury rejected her claim. Sure hope that is true. As Sugi said, she is bat-sh*t crazy. Can anyone explain to me how walking up stairs is that much harder with your wrist in a cast? Or how it is pertnent that Manhattan is crowded? Life's tough for some people so let's sue an eight year old who knew or should have known...
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Post by marvholly on Oct 14, 2015 5:32:21 GMT -5
Hmmmmm. Maybe I should sue 4 of 5 of my grands for bruising my shins. NOTE: the 5th grand is just over 2 y/o.
What a piece of work!
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Post by haapai on Oct 14, 2015 6:19:11 GMT -5
It's probably more a question of getting money from the homeowners insurance policy, and they'll split the money. I'd like to think that suing the child was a formality necessary to get a payment from the HO policy or done to pay off the medical bills. Unfortunately, this doesn't sound like the typical "please sue me so that my homeowners' insurance will pay" situation. I don't think that the child would have appeared in court if that were the case. The long length of time that passed between the injury and the lawsuit seems a bit excessive for a lawsuit that was filed to get the doctors paid. That is, if suing the nephew was a method of paying off the hospital, the suit should have been brought sooner. The fact that the child's mother died last year also tends to point away from the "it's just a formality" argument. The suit seems to have been brought only after the mother died. There's definitely times when good friends ask you to sue them (sometimes they even foot the bill for your lawyer to do so) but I don't think that this was one of those cases.
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Post by resolution on Oct 14, 2015 6:22:30 GMT -5
I think any lawsuit for medical treatment would have been shortly after the accident. The timing looks to me like a life insurance grab or she was pissed she didn't get anything in the will when her sister died.
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Post by haapai on Oct 14, 2015 6:25:23 GMT -5
That's exactly what it looks like.
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Post by happyhoix on Oct 14, 2015 7:15:20 GMT -5
Hmm, the fact that it happened four years ago and she states she still can't hold a plate may mean she's still got medical issues from the injury. Maybe she needs additional surgery.
I would be curious to know if she was the sister of the mom or the dad - if the article said that, I missed it. If her sister was the mom and the mom has now died, that does look suspiciously like she didn't want to sue as long as her sister was around.
I sat on a jury once where a wife sued her husband for injuries from a car accident - for some reason, the insurance company was refusing to pay unless she sued him. So possibly if the aunt needed additional surgery she was trying to force the home owner's insurance to cover it. However, if she is currently employed, you would think her company medical would cover that....
It's a douche move to sue your nephew, for sure, and I don't think all of life's accidents require a lawsuit to resolve. But if my kid did a wild cannonball into a guest at my house and it knocked her over, I would probably voluntarily file that with my homeowner's.
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Post by haapai on Oct 14, 2015 7:19:15 GMT -5
In a statement released by her attorney, the aunt claims that the suit was about getting medical bills paid. It might be the truth. The second surgery might have delayed the lawsuit. It's also possible that she tarried because the boy's mother was sick. Wrists are tricky things and hard to repair. Once messed up, they tend to get worse instead of better. She sued for a surprisingly low amount relative to the disability that she claims to have incurred. Shouldn't there be something in the court filings that details how she came up with a dollar amount?
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Post by Opti on Oct 14, 2015 7:34:41 GMT -5
I don't like articles like this because they always leave out information I think is important. How bad was her wrist injured? How bad is it now? Does she have outstanding medical bills or not? How much if so?
When did she file the lawsuit? If its going after the homeowner's insurance to pay medical bills that perhaps failed appeals it is one thing. If it is just a pain and suffering suit then the outcome seems just. Feel bad for the twelve year old if he didn't know what was going on, especially if she never explained about her wrist injuries from then.
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Post by Opti on Oct 14, 2015 7:36:12 GMT -5
In a statement released by her attorney, the aunt claims that the suit was about getting medical bills paid. It might be the truth. The second surgery might have delayed the lawsuit. It's also possible that she tarried because the boy's mother was sick. Wrists are tricky things and hard to repair. Once messed up, they tend to get worse instead of better. She sued for a surprisingly low amount relative to the disability that she claims to have incurred. Shouldn't there be something in the court filings that details how she came up with a dollar amount? I would think so. Not sure why they won't report on vital stuff like that.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 14, 2015 8:16:50 GMT -5
At least I read this afternoon that the jury rejected her claim. Sure hope that is true. As Sugi said, she is bat-sh*t crazy. Can anyone explain to me how walking up stairs is that much harder with your wrist in a cast? Or how it is pertnent that Manhattan is crowded? Life's tough for some people so let's sue an eight year old who knew or should have known... One thought about walking up stairs: if you are holding something in one of your arms or hands you might have to hold onto the stair railing. If your left arm is broken, you cannot hold anything in it while you hold onto the railing with your right. Conversely, if your right arm is broken, you can hold something in your left arm but cannot hold onto the railing with your right.
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Post by Opti on Oct 14, 2015 8:33:53 GMT -5
At least the aunt was not this woman-
I’m answering the phone at the bank I work at. Note that 999 is the emergency number in England.)
Me: “Hello, it’s Katy at [bank]. How may I help you?”
Customer: “My husband’s having a heart attack.”
Me: “You need to call 999.”
Customer: “I’d like to take his name off the bank account.”
Me: “Call 999.”
Customer: “No, I want him to die. So, can you just take his name off?
Me: “No, call 999!”
Customer: “Take his name off!”
Me: “Not unless he comes to the bank and signs it. Right now, you need to call 999.”
Customer: “We’ll be right there.”
Me: “No! Call 999!”
(Two minutes later, a woman comes in and speaks to my coworker.)
Customer: “I think my husband’s dead.”
Coworker: “Erm…have you called an ambulance?”
Customer: “No, because your employee Katy said to come here and not call 999!”
Me:“No, I didn’t! I’ve got the call recorded and I specifically told you to call 999! Where is your husband?”
Customer: “In the car.”
(I go outside and see an unconscious man in a car. I call an ambulance and they take him to the hospital. Several weeks later, the man comes in to sign a form. It states that he doesn’t want to share a bank account with his now ex-wife.) notalwaysright.com/date/2011/08/page/7
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Post by Ombud on Oct 14, 2015 8:58:07 GMT -5
In a statement released by her attorney, the aunt claims that the suit was about getting medical bills paid. It might be the truth. The second surgery might have delayed the lawsuit. It's also possible that she tarried because the boy's mother was sick. Wrists are tricky things and hard to repair. Once messed up, they tend to get worse instead of better. She sued for a surprisingly low amount relative to the disability that she claims to have incurred. Shouldn't there be something in the court filings that details how she came up with a dollar amount? So I should be happy that mine was completely severed bc then after surgery, pt, rehab it's 75%? Have you ever noticed that some people always think they've been cheated by life? I will always have plates in my arm but I can do almost everthing. Just look strange doing sime things with it. It's the "I can't do ----- because I have to ---" "Because of ----- I had to quit my life" "Because of nephew being happy to see me, I have a hard time holding a plate of hors doeuvres at a party" Aunt should've been happy her nephew wanted to see her, bet that bridge is burnt Auntie is in HR (See above post). Betcha she knew the value of health insurance. Let them battle it out with provider to see who will pay -- health or ho insurance. Not about payment for medical services rendered JMHO
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Oct 14, 2015 11:39:46 GMT -5
In a statement released by her attorney, the aunt claims that the suit was about getting medical bills paid. It might be the truth. The second surgery might have delayed the lawsuit. It's also possible that she tarried because the boy's mother was sick. Wrists are tricky things and hard to repair. Once messed up, they tend to get worse instead of better. She sued for a surprisingly low amount relative to the disability that she claims to have incurred. Shouldn't there be something in the court filings that details how she came up with a dollar amount? I would think so. Not sure why they won't report on vital stuff like that. Because it isn't as good of a story. This report is a fluff piece, and I suspect that this is in the court filings being forced to sue your nephew is much more interesting than needing to sue him in order for your insurance company to subrogate your medical bills to his parent's homeowner's insurance. I have yet to walk into an orthopod's office where I have not had to fill out a form as to why I am there, and whether or not I was there due to an accident. Her insurance company may have been forcing the issue in order for them to pay her medical bills. Even AFTER I have filled out all the forms, I have had to give a verbal statement to an insurance adjuster as to why I was having surgery and what caused it.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Oct 14, 2015 11:44:23 GMT -5
In a statement released by her attorney, the aunt claims that the suit was about getting medical bills paid. It might be the truth. The second surgery might have delayed the lawsuit. It's also possible that she tarried because the boy's mother was sick. Wrists are tricky things and hard to repair. Once messed up, they tend to get worse instead of better. She sued for a surprisingly low amount relative to the disability that she claims to have incurred. Shouldn't there be something in the court filings that details how she came up with a dollar amount? So I should be happy that mine was completely severed bc then after surgery, pt, rehab it's 75%? Have you ever noticed that some people always think they've been cheated by life? It's the "I can't do ----- because I have to do ---" "Because of ----- I had to quit my life" "Because of nephew being happy yo see me, I have a hard time holding a plate of hors doeuvres at a party" Aunt should've been happy her nephew wanted to see her, bet that bridge is burnt Auntie is in HR (See above post). Betcha she knew the value of health insurance. Let them battle it out with provider to see who will pay -- health or ho insurance. Not about payment for medical services rendered JMHO I took this article with a HUGE grain of salt. I can see how an aunt said that she is no longer able to hold even an hors d'oeuvres plate (which is fairly light) with the wrist and the writer of the article used this statement (as an example of what damage was done) as an example of how shallow the aunt was for an excuse for the lawsuit. She could have just as easily used a hair dryer as a description or a glass of water. Yet people jump on this as a shallow statement that she made as to why she's filing the lawsuit. And people bite.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Oct 14, 2015 11:46:18 GMT -5
This happened with my mom where my 4 y.o. son jumped from a stair into her arms injuring her back. She had ample insurance. Kids just don't think of consequences like this.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Oct 14, 2015 11:50:11 GMT -5
The woman sued for $127K.....strange figure, isn't it?
I'd bet that that was about what her medical bills. If she needed 2 surgeries to repair her wrist, then that's probably what the insurance company would have paid out for 2 surgeries.
I now wonder if her health insurance is going to pay the medical bills, or if she's going to have to pay them herself.
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Post by weltschmerz on Oct 14, 2015 12:59:40 GMT -5
The woman sued for $127K.....strange figure, isn't it? I'd bet that that was about what her medical bills. If she needed 2 surgeries to repair her wrist, then that's probably what the insurance company would have paid out for 2 surgeries. I now wonder if her health insurance is going to pay the medical bills, or if she's going to have to pay them herself. Why would an insurance company refuse to pay for surgeries to repair a broken wrist? If it's broken, it's broken.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 13:08:35 GMT -5
I don't like articles like this because they always leave out information Like how much add space they can sell surrounding sensationalist articles.
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Post by NastyWoman on Oct 14, 2015 14:44:25 GMT -5
At least I read this afternoon that the jury rejected her claim. Sure hope that is true. As Sugi said, she is bat-sh*t crazy. Can anyone explain to me how walking up stairs is that much harder with your wrist in a cast? Or how it is pertnent that Manhattan is crowded? Life's tough for some people so let's sue an eight year old who knew or should have known... One thought about walking up stairs: if you are holding something in one of your arms or hands you might have to hold onto the stair railing. If your left arm is broken, you cannot hold anything in it while you hold onto the railing with your right. Conversely, if your right arm is broken, you can hold something in your left arm but cannot hold onto the railing with your right. I broke my upper arm in two places a little over 1.5 years ago (arm was immobilized against my body for 3 weeks) and my upstairs condo does not have an elevator either. I have just one word for this: backpack! BTDT.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 14, 2015 15:34:39 GMT -5
One thought about walking up stairs: if you are holding something in one of your arms or hands you might have to hold onto the stair railing. If your left arm is broken, you cannot hold anything in it while you hold onto the railing with your right. Conversely, if your right arm is broken, you can hold something in your left arm but cannot hold onto the railing with your right. I broke my upper arm in two places a little over 1.5 years ago (arm was immobilized against my body for 3 weeks) and my upstairs condo does not have an elevator either. I have just one word for this: backpack! BTDT. Not everyone has a backpack or thinks about buying one. I am not defending the woman in anyway. I am only saying it may be hard for someone to do two things at once with a broken arm.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 14, 2015 15:48:36 GMT -5
I broke my upper arm in two places a little over 1.5 years ago (arm was immobilized against my body for 3 weeks) and my upstairs condo does not have an elevator either. I have just one word for this: backpack! BTDT. Not everyone has a backpack or thinks about buying one. I am not defending the woman in anyway. I am only saying it may be hard for someone to do two things at once with a broken arm. You'd have to be a complete moron to not look for a way to make things easier and backpacks must be highly visible on others in such a large, crowded place as Manhattan.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 14, 2015 15:57:56 GMT -5
Not everyone has a backpack or thinks about buying one. I am not defending the woman in anyway. I am only saying it may be hard for someone to do two things at once with a broken arm. You'd have to be a complete moron to not look for a way to make things easier and backpacks must be highly visible on others in such a large, crowded place as Manhattan. Again. I am not defending the woman and her case. I broke my arm too but I was a kid. Back then though, the only backpacks that were available (if any) were for people who climbed mountains. There were no backpacks for kids or at least I never saw a schoolmate carrying one like they do today. The woman was not too bright in the first place to sue her nephew. Maybe she didn't think about a backpack. I wasn't there. I thought her comment about holding a plate of hors-d'oeuvre was pretty dumb too.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 14, 2015 16:17:05 GMT -5
You'd have to be a complete moron to not look for a way to make things easier and backpacks must be highly visible on others in such a large, crowded place as Manhattan. Again. I am not defending the woman and her case. I broke my arm too but I was a kid. Back then though, the only backpacks that were available (if any) were for people who climbed mountains. There were no backpacks for kids or at least I never saw a schoolmate carrying one like they do today. The woman was not too bright in the first place to sue her nephew. Maybe she didn't think about a backpack. I wasn't there. I thought her comment about holding a plate of hors-d'oeuvre was pretty dumb too. I was just saying.........blah blah complete moron blah blah
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 17:13:51 GMT -5
I was in the courtroom once when there was a case where a lady was suing her adult daughter. The lady was a passenger when her daughter rear ended another car. They both seemed pretty unhappy. The lady even stated at one point that she did not even want to be there. It was never explained why she was suing her daughter if she didn't want to. I ASSumed it had something to do with insurance and/or medical bills from the car accident, but I never knew for sure.
I can see someone suing reluctantly if there are major medical bills and/or long term problems from an accident and that's a method of last resort to get the appropriate insurance company to cover what they're suppose to. When my ex was in a car accident, our health insurance paid the claims, but when we settled with the other driver's insurance we had to pay our health insurance company back for the costs due to the accident. I don't think that's unfair.
I can't do my job with a wonky wrist. If my nephew tackled me (I didn't read the article, so I don't know exactly what happened) and my wrist was badly hurt, I'd have some serious problems. Maybe I'm just a bitch, but if I had major medical bills and an injury that made me useless at the job I plan to retire from, I'd try to get his parent's homeowner's insurance to pay if my only other choice was to be jobless, broke, and in major debt. I love my family, but love doesn't pay my bills.
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