http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dog-bites-woman-woman-sues-congress/ar-BBhz560
This title is as entertaining as it gets but isn't as crazy as is seems. Elizabeth Crawford was invited to attend a meeting with Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) and while sure was waiting she dropped her pen on the ground. When she picked it up one of McClintock's staff member's dog bit her finger. Her attorney states that she incurred $26,000 in medical expenses because the bite drew blood, damaged a nerve, and required she had surgery and the dog's rabies shots were not up to date so she had to a get a rabies shot. But she is suing congress for $200,000 for negligence and creating a hazardous and unsafe environment. Why the other $176,000? Because of the emotional trauma that came from the incident.
Really? I hope you're giving yourself a face palm too. This women seems like one of those people who need an excuse to get mad and sue congress. Sure I understand suing to get money to pay for your medical expenses but what she's doing is over reacting. Clearly it was not congresses fault. If anything it is the owner's fault and maybe a little negligence on her part around a dog. Come on America lets be reasonable.
Hahahahahaha! That's kind of funny! Yeah, it seems that suing someone these days is just another way to rack up some money. I get the suing for damages but...$200,000? Really? I personally wouldn't consider ever suing someone. Too much of a hassle.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty funny (unless it was your finger). Still, $200,000 seems ridiculous. Does anyone know what type of dog it was? I'm imagining a miniature poodle, but maybe if it was a pitt bull or a mastiff it would be easier to see where her "trauma" came from.
ReplyDeleteI understand her suing for the damages. But, we all have been bitten by a dog. I am literally loling(?) at this right now. Dogs don't just bite people unless they are egged on by something.
ReplyDeleteThis woman is totally overreacting. If there were dogs around that could have caused that much damage then she should have been paying more attention. Plus I know medical bills can grow in a real hurry, but if she spent 26 grand on a finger seems a little high.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why she is suing Congress for this. It was a staff members dog who is employed by 1 representative. Congress is not responsible. This is so stupid.
ReplyDeleteI posted the same story on my blog! In answer to Emma's question, "small dog" means a little white and fluffy thing.
ReplyDeletesounds adorable. I would be traumatized if a cute dog hurt me cause I would never again be able to trust dogs or congress member to own a dog.
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