Vanquish
Vanquisher of shills
- Aug 14, 2009
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If he's got the label that says 'pitted olives,' and they weren't pitted, that's called an express warranty. They told him the sandwich had no pits. He didn't get what he bought, and it harmed him. He wins.
There is something wrong with the product. He didn't cause it. He had no reason to assume it was in the product. And he got injured. That's the law of products liability..and it's common sense.
He might also be trying to make a point as a legislator: Our food must be safe. How many people died from infected peanuts? A lot. How many children were given formula in China that killed them? Many. When product manufacturers do not handle or care for their products in an appropriate way, people can die.
But you're trivializing it because it's an olive pit.
I'm trivializing cuz the jackass is sueing for $150k for loss of enjoyment.
You're blowoing it WAY outta proportion by comparing this accindent to the shit that china did that caused death.
Not only it this not apple and oranges, it's apples and trucks.
One has nothing to do with the other.
This is not him getting justice this is him getting paid. Nothing more.
It wasn't just for loss of enjoyment...it was for actual damages. Do you have any idea how much damage was done to his mouth as a result? If not, sit the fuck down. Ok, this is the internet...all we do is speculate on shit we have know knowledge of. I'll let you pass.
But the point is there were damages to his actual body.
Also I've cited actual legal cause and effect. What have you stated? That you think he's asking for too much. Whine much? Sure you think you've got some Joe the Plumber, common sense shit on your side. And I'll admit 150K is a bit out of whack...without knowing his damages.
But ffs, do you really want unsafe food? The jury or judge can decide what the reasonable payment is based on his damages. They'll set the level.
Should he get 150K? questionable. Should he get something if he proves his case? Of course.