Posted on 08/21/2009 1:49:20 PM PDT by DemonDeac
"CHICAGO (Reuters) A woman is suing a Chicago-area zoo for a 2008 fall near a dolphin exhibit, accusing zookeepers of encouraging the mammals to splash water and then failing to protect spectators from wet surfaces, local media reported on Thursday."
"Officials "recklessly and willfully trained and encouraged the dolphins to throw water at the spectators in the stands, making the floor wet and slippery," but failed to post warning signs or lay down protective mats or strips, the suit said, according to the reports."
"Edwards is demanding more than $50,000 for lost wages, medical expenses and emotional trauma from the Chicago Zoological Society and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, which operate the zoo in Chicago's southwest suburbs."
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Yeah, well I'm one of those unreasonable types who believes an adult should be responsible for her own safety. She was walking near a pool with splashing dolphins, and could presumably SEE that the surface was wet.
She should have exercised greater care, especially if (likely) she is the only person who fell there. If others were falling in the same place, then the venue had a problem. Otherwise, the PERSON had a problem.
I’m only surprised that she isn’t suing for 50 million. Must be expensive, keeping that hair red.
That's it? Really? Shouldn't there be a few more 0's. I mean stupid lawsuits have to start at least a cool million.
Slip-n-falls: Helping Americans retire one lawsuit at a time.
that has happened to me
why do it for heavens sake.
They get on their car afterwards with another couple waiting in the car for them and were just laughing like hyena’s
yea laugh I just paid for your food while you do nothing but sit on your arse.
even the size of them was plain enough to see that they were not in need of food badly.
would not surprise me they go off to burger king after.
then imagine having a shirt saying white power and Bush’s face was on it?
sick of the hypocrisy and paying for those who will not even work for their own food.
I did say something outloud while the wife was nudging me to be more quiet but screw it. The reason why this goes on is because we all stay silent.
I could not even imagine using handouts but even if I did I would feel ashamed and I certainly would not be laughing.
no some people are just so stupid they need signs , course they do not read them but they still need them
keep track now
it’s like the women who sued dunkin donuts because the coffee spills and burned her.
she gets a hot coffee, she puts it between her legs, she drives off and it spills
she sues
now if the coffee had been cold what is the betting she would be moaning about that
you see some people are just too stupid for this world, she is one of them.
lawsuits are the quick way of getting that caddy or other nice car
once all money goes then complain how bad things are for themselves again
“”Officials “recklessly and willfully trained and encouraged the dolphins to throw water at the spectators in the stands, making the floor wet and slippery,” but failed to post warning signs or lay down protective mats or strips, the suit said, according to the reports.”
What’s scary is that this lady who sat and watched water get splashed onto the floor, while she sat next to a large pool filled with dolphins, needed a sign to tell her that the floor could be slippery.
The SIGNS are for people who are walking in an area that ISN’T usually slippery and for whatever reason IS at that moment.
What’s next? Signs at a water park that the ground may be wet?
When one thinks of the early settlers... or the early immigrants... or fighting boys in all wars... and then reads $50,000 for splashing dolphins.
Well the command is “NO profanity, NO personal attacks, NO racism or violence in posts.”
I’ve got a few profanities inside of me that are building up and need to be dealt with. Counting to ten might not do it this time.
‘nuff said.
True, that.
Saner minds should quickly recognize that the deficiency here lies with the accident victim and not the venue.
Q—What do you call a busload of lawyers going over a cliff?
A—A good start.
” I would think a non slip surface in an area known to get wet would be a no brainer.”
I concur.
She should just be glad that the zoo’s sperm whales weren’t part of the dolphin show.
This would be an excellent thread for that sign with sharp edges graphic.
People are so stupid. She had no idea that a wet surface would/could be slick?
Comment:
Typical Liberal Blue stater.
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HA! I love that little tiny message about the bridge being out!
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