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Peninsula man sues pet shop after slipping on dog feces (Newport News, VA)
Hampton Roads PilotOnline ^ | 31 March 2010 | Tim McGlone

Posted on 04/01/2010 6:23:05 AM PDT by Jonah Hex

Robert Holloway really stepped in it when he went to PetSmart to pick up some bird seed and dog food.

According to a lawsuit filed in federal court, Holloway slipped on a pile of dog feces a year ago at a Newport News PetSmart and badly hurt his back. He also struck his head, knocking out four of his false teeth, the suit says. He's suing the chain for $1 million...

(Excerpt) Read more at hamptonroads.com ...


TOPICS: Humor; Local News; Pets/Animals; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: lawsuit; lawyers; pets; poopie
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To: Jonah Hex

You would think that by now EVERYONE would know not to step in the Oongawa.


21 posted on 04/01/2010 7:06:05 AM PDT by Savage Beast (Goneril and Regan are running the U.S., and they're doing their best to silence Cordelia.)
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To: Jonah Hex

Probably a member of congress. They’re good at stepping in sh*t and tracking it everywhere.


22 posted on 04/01/2010 7:09:04 AM PDT by The Sons of Liberty (der Fuhrer 0bamao's goal: "To Control the People ..." - FUBO! Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin)
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To: Jonah Hex
Holloway, 69 at the time, had to have back surgery as a result, though Goodove acknowledged that his client did have a pre-existing back problem. This incident worsened it, he said.

He probably doesn't have an income other than government social security and probably gets free taxpayer funded health care, so what could be his personal financial losses? If anyone should sue, it should be the taxpayers, although in that case there would be no net gain since the pet store would have to raise their prices and pay less taxes, offsetting any reimbursement.

23 posted on 04/01/2010 7:10:40 AM PDT by Reeses (All is vanity)
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To: Reeses

Also knocking out 4 teeth because of stepping in sh*t no fun. I hope he sues Petsmart for 10 million and wins.


24 posted on 04/01/2010 7:20:31 AM PDT by Mashood
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To: Mashood

You are among the reasons this nation is in decline. 4 teeth ain’t worth $10 mil, and that kind of jury “statement” drives up insurance, inflation, and the number of idiot lawyers who will cater to idiots looking for a payday.


25 posted on 04/01/2010 7:22:15 AM PDT by Teacher317
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To: Mashood

It’s not fun, but the dude holds some responsibility for not watching out where he is going. Pay his medical bills, maybe a few thousand for pain and suffering, and that’s it.

$10 million lawsuits for falling down in a store are beyond ridiculous.


26 posted on 04/01/2010 7:32:42 AM PDT by Reddy (B.O. stinks)
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To: Teacher317

Maybe the store should change its policy and not allow patrons to parade their sh*tting dogs around where someone is suceptible to serious injury. Its not the patrons with pets fault, its not the injured patrons fault... its the stupid store that assumes the liability’s fault... and if they’re gonna assume liability.. PAY UP, MOFO!


27 posted on 04/01/2010 7:56:16 AM PDT by Mashood
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I'm still trying to reconcile "Holloway couldn't see the feces because its color blended in with the floor" with the fact the store floors are bright white linoleum.

Color blind? Or an extremely sick dog?

28 posted on 04/01/2010 8:17:31 AM PDT by Jonah Hex ("Never underestimate the hungover side of the Force.")
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To: Teacher317

For $10 million, you can have all my teef.


29 posted on 04/01/2010 8:36:55 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB ( FIRE STUPAK: LindaForCongress.com)
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To: Mashood
He also struck his head, knocking out four of his false teeth, the suit says

Obviously those false teeth were extremely sensitive.

Reading ALL the words in all the sentences will help with understanding the words on the screen, and what the writer is trying to convey.

30 posted on 04/01/2010 9:05:17 PM PDT by Don W (I only keep certain folks' numbers in my 'phone so I know NOT to answer when they call)
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