This should be fun. But seriously, how does a busted toilet cause “significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function”? Sure, it’s embarrassing, and likely causes bruising to one’s nether regions, even cuts from the porcelain bits. But “permanent loss of an important bodily function”?
“even cuts from the porcelain bits”
Broken porcelain has razor sharp edges. I had to break up several for disposal. Good gloves needed.
I hate frivolous lawsuits. Outback did not make the toilet seat. Id assume there isnt much maintenance on the seat besides cleaning it. Hope the suit is tossed…. A really shitty money grab.
In the process of changing a toilet I needed to break up
the old tank as it wouldn’t fit in the garbage can. I smacked it with a ball peen hammer. One chard sliced my wrist requiring 13 staples. Glad it was only my wrist. All in all it cost me about 4K.
I work auto injury claims and that’s just boilerplate BS that I see claimed on losses when we roll into someone in a drivethru (I wish I was kidding).
“how does a busted toilet cause “significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function”?”
Never underestimate how despicable personal injury lawyers can be. Just the TV commercials alone tell me what lowlifes they are.
I guarantee that “significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function” bull came straight from whoever is representing this guy.
Honestly, I’m shocked it’s only $50k.
I am part of a cleaning and home maintenance Reddit group. They always emphasize that people replace toilets that get any damage or cracks because of how sharp the porcelain is and how dangerous it would be if it broke further while someone was using it. Slicing into arteries, etc. Apparently, there have been some really horrific injuries (and huge blood loss) reported from using cracked/broken toilets.
I cannot imagine…yeesh.