There are times I really don't want to be associated with the human species

Platapus · 10-15-15, 05:25 PM

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...ug-broke-wrist

New York woman sues 12-year-old nephew over hug that broke her wrist

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A Manhattan human resources manager is suing her 12-year-old nephew for leaping into her arms when he welcomed her to his eighth birthday party.

[He was 8 years old at the time of the "crime"]

The aunt, Jennifer Connell, claims her nephew acted unreasonably when his exuberant greeting caused her to fall and break her wrist in 2011, the Westport News reported from the courthouse on Monday.

She is seeking $127,000 in damages from the boy, whose mother died last year. Westport News also reported that the 12-year-old appeared confused as he sat in the courtroom with his father. Connell reportedly testified that she loves her nephew, whom she described as always being “very loving, sensitive” toward her.

He had been riding his first two-wheeled bicycle – which was bright red, according to testimony – around his home. When Connell arrived, he dropped it. “I remember him shouting, ‘Auntie Jen, I love you!’ and there he was flying at me,” Connell reportedly testified.

Of the damage done, Connell testified that she did not complain at the time, but she said her life had been “very difficult” since the injury because of “how crowded it is in Manhattan”. “I was at a party recently, and it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvre plate,” she reportedly said.

What was that last part again?

“I was at a party recently, and it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvre plate,”

Yeah, I thought that was what you said.

The good news is that the jury awarded her zero dollars
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...uit-no-damages

But this does raise two questions

1. Why did the judge not throw this out before it even got to a trial?

2. Why did it take the Jury 25 minutes to reach a verdict. What were they doing for the other 24 minutes 30 seconds? (OK that was three questions)

Is this what our society has devolved to. Aunts suing 12 year old nephews?

The media reports that she was an Aunt. I wonder if they got the first letter wrong.

Does anyone know where I can get some facepalms in bulk... I think I will need them.

Schroeder · 10-15-15, 05:38 PM

Why can an at the time 8 year old even be sued in the US? Over here the minimum age is 14 to be considered of age of criminal responsibility.

razark · 10-15-15, 05:48 PM

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“We do not take great pleasure in bringing a minor to court,” the aunt’s lawyer, William Beckert, said, according to the Daily News. “She is not here enjoying a moment of this.”

How is this (for lack of a better term) person a lawyer?

VipertheSniper · 10-15-15, 06:08 PM

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...ners-insurance

Follow up story...

Oberon · 10-15-15, 07:04 PM

So it's likely that this automatically had to take place in order for her to file a medical claim for her injury.

And people say the NHS is broken...

Johnag4004 · 10-15-15, 07:09 PM

With it saying that the little lads Mom died recently, I wonder if she was insured for a large sum of money...

CCIP · 10-15-15, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Why can an at the time 8 year old even be sued in the US? Over here the minimum age is 14 to be considered of age of criminal responsibility.

Also it's important to note that this is not a criminal case, but a civic one. There are no age limitations on those.

August · 10-15-15, 09:14 PM

$127 grand is not an outrageous price for a broken wrist depending on what damage was done. Her choice seems to have been either sue or pay the whole amount.

10-15-15, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Why can an at the time 8 year old even be sued in the US? Over here the minimum age is 14 to be considered of age of criminal responsibility.

Must have to do with this "freedom" thing we don't know about.

Anyways, I would like to express my thoughts on this "aunt", but it would break certain rules here so I rather not.

Dmitry Markov · 10-16-15, 03:23 AM

"Capitalism...." A. Schwarzenegger "Red Heat"

In USSR such articles in newspapers were usually placed in "Their Morals" columns ;-)

Wolferz · 10-16-15, 06:34 AM

Stealhead · 10-16-15, 06:39 AM

Everyone should read the article posted by Viper the Sniper it explains in detail the actual situation. In short witch hunt.

Platapus · 10-18-15, 07:06 AM

Yikes! A system that requires a family member to sue another family member in order to get medical coverage?

I wonder who will be trying to explain that to the 12 year old.

CaptainRamius · 11-18-15, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

This made my day THAT much better.

CaptainRamius · 11-18-15, 10:01 AM

The best part of this is that the judge took 25 MINUTES!
Serves that lady right, suing her nephew. All he did was try to be nice.

10-15-15, 05:38 PM	#2
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Why can an at the time 8 year old even be sued in the US? Over here the minimum age is 14 to be considered of age of criminal responsibility. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

10-15-15, 09:14 PM	#8
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,226 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$127 grand is not an outrageous price for a broken wrist depending on what damage was done. Her choice seems to have been either sue or pay the whole amount. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Dmitry Markov Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Capitalism...." A. Schwarzenegger "Red Heat" In USSR such articles in newspapers were usually placed in "Their Morals" columns ;-) __________________ Большому кораблю - большая торпеда!

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	__________________ Tomorrow never comes

10-18-15, 07:06 AM	#13
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,395 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Yikes! A system that requires a family member to sue another family member in order to get medical coverage? I wonder who will be trying to explain that to the 12 year old. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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VipertheSniper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austria Posts: 1,074 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...ners-insurance Follow up story...

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	So it's likely that this automatically had to take place in order for her to file a medical claim for her injury. And people say the NHS is broken...

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Johnag4004 Nub Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 3 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	With it saying that the little lads Mom died recently, I wonder if she was insured for a large sum of money...

10-16-15, 06:39 AM	#12
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Everyone should read the article posted by Viper the Sniper it explains in detail the actual situation. In short witch hunt.

11-18-15, 10:01 AM	#15
CaptainRamius Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2014 Location: In shallow waters Posts: 388 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	The best part of this is that the judge took 25 MINUTES! Serves that lady right, suing her nephew. All he did was try to be nice.