Posted on 08/14/2015 6:39:30 AM PDT by JoeProBono
SIKESTON, Mo., - A diner filed a lawsuit Monday against a Missouri restaurant famous for its "throwed rolls" after a piece of bread hit her and caused an injury.
Troy Tucker sued Lambert's Cafe in Sikeston, Mo., after she said she was hit by a roll and "sustained a lacerated cornea with a vitreous detachment and all head, neck, eyes and vision were severely damaged" in September 2014, WDAF-TV, St. Louis, Mo., reported.
She is seeking $25,000 to pay for her medical bills and legal fees. The lawsuit said Lambert's Cafe should know about the dangers caused by throwing rolls.
Jerry Johnson, the general manager of the restaurant, told KFVS-TV in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the employees never mean to injure anyone when they throw rolls. He said people have tried to sue the restaurant in the past, and in some cases, the company's insurance has paid the cost of medical bills.
It's unclear if Tucker has a case for her allegations of "carelessness and negligence" against Lambert's Cafe. There are multiple signs inside and and outside the restaurant calling it "Home of Throwed Rolls."
Well, if that wasn’t a lawsuit waiting to happen, lol.
Well, if you can reap Millions from spilling hot coffee in your lap, it's certainly worth a try.
As for me...I wouldn't eat there. I don't need to pay for people to throw food at me.
Musta been a HAAAARD roll.
Sounds like that roll was a little high and tight
I’ve eaten there years ago. Fun place. Very good home style cooking. If you leave hungry it’s your own fault.
Sounds like that roll was a little high and tight
I’ve eaten there years ago. Fun place. Very good home style cooking. If you leave hungry it’s your own fault.
Sounds like that roll was a little high and tight
I’ve eaten there years ago. Fun place. Very good home style cooking. If you leave hungry it’s your own fault.
Assumpsit of biscuit.
Have no idea how I got a triple post out of that.
I have seen this place on TV! What a dummy.
I suspect $25,000 is a number used for purposes of filing a lawsuit. Where I live, $25,000 is the minimum amount that has to be claimed before the suit can be filed in the county court. Suits for smaller amounts are filed before the district magistrate. I suppose she would want the opportunity to present her case before a bleeding heart jury. She has a better chance there than letting a magistrate decide.
My guess is that $25,000 is the minimum. No doubt the plaintiff will try to extract far more for such things as pain and suffering.
Third time’s a charm!
She did not get millions in the McD case. The judge reduced it to $640K and McD and the plaintiff settled out of court for an undisclosed sum probably for less.
the coffee was 190 degrees, too hot to drink, and resulted in 3rd degree burns over 6% of her body resulting in 8 days of hospital treatment at a burn center.
That's exactly what I thought the first time I saw this place on TV. I thought they've GOT to be nuts! People want to sue you for looking crossed eyed at them...even if you have crossed eyes!
I’ve eaten there years ago. Fun place. Very good home style cooking. If you leave hungry it’s your own fault.
This is absolutely true. Most folks cannot finish their plates or get full on rolls and sides before their meal even arrives. The restaurant has been showcased on some food shows on tv as a place you need to stop at if you are in the area.
this is a pretty reasonable suit...
$25,000 for a detached cornea. The restaurant should settle.
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