Own3d!!!

[nkb]

Yes, by friends. And never under those circumstances like this woman.

Deuce B,
With all due respect, you have no idea what the circumstances are, unless you've researched this story thoroughly. You have heard one report, that could potentially be very one-sided (the media does have a tendency of portraying situations to maximize the impact of the story).

Having a judge award her the victory would have me tend to believe there was proof. Judges usually don't award someone a settlement without proof.

That is a pretty humorous statement. You do realize that our tort system is the laughing stock of the civilized world, where a woman spills coffee on herself, and wins $2M from McDonalds (later reduced)?

Also, you have your story wrong (unless you have another source). Based on the link posted by Phoen$x, there was a settlement, not an award by a judge.

Now, you could argue that settling is an admission of guilt by Hooters. But, you could also argue that Hooters realizes the litigious society we live in, and would rather not take any chances on having punitive damages being awarded on top of the cost of a car.

 

[DocL]

...Now, you could argue that settling is an admission of guilt by Hooters. But, you could also argue that Hooters realizes the litigious society we live in, and would rather not take any chances on having punitive damages being awarded on top of the cost of a car.

And herein lies the problem with the judicial system because there are scumbag lawyers out there that will capitalize on anything. Please don't take this to mean that all lawyers are scumbags, but the one who obviously felt that they could make a case out of this is the person to blame. Of course he/she knew that the bad publicity would cause Hooter's cave in and settle the case. That is why Hooter's, and most large/small business have insurance, and unfortunately that is why policy holders like me end up footing the bill down the road. I hope she enjoy's her money. I truly believe that what goes around comes around and she'll get her's one day.

 

[Meeyatch1]

My one question is simple...through the whole beer sales contest, nobody ever asked what kind of new Toyota they thought they were competing for?? I mean, I would be curious what the prize was instead of just going blindly along.

 

[White92]

My one question is simple...through the whole beer sales contest, nobody ever asked what kind of new Toyota they thought they were competing for?? I mean, I would be curious what the prize was instead of just going blindly along.

Yes, was it a Corolla or a Land Cruiser? I hope her attorney took more than the usually 33 1/3%. Do you think they went to Hooters to celebrate the settlement?

 

[fannsx]

Yes, was it a Corolla or a Land Cruiser? I hope her attorney took more than the usually 33 1/3%. Do you think they went to Hooters to celebrate the settlement?

I wonder if she still works there?
By the time the lawyer is done with his/her share of the money,she can't afford anymore than a used 1980 Tercel.

 

[White92]

By the time the lawyer is done with his/her share of the money,she can't afford anymore than a used 1980 Tercel.

Ah, but she'll finally have that Toyota!

 

[Deuce B]

Nice to know so many of you would be willing to take it in the butt from your employer. I for one would not. I'd sue as well. Deception in any form should not be tolerated by an employee. Let one employer get away with it, they all start getting away with it, then they take it to the next level.

 

[ChrisK]

This case was is a couple of years old. I don't recall what the end result was though.

 

[fannsx]

To get even with the employer,I think getting the employees together and come up with a better April Fool's joke next year on the employer is a more appropriate response. There was no legal action necessary.
Have some laughs in your life. It is worth more and better for your health.