NZ : Woman on oxygen dies after power cut - Page 3

bookworm_020 · 07-01-07, 06:43 PM

The power company is now in more hot water over this due to a tape being released.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Pho...228999063.html

AVGWarhawk · 07-01-07, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frau_Phillips

A terrible accident, surely, but if the power company had no record of her being on oxygen, it really isn't their fault. It's simply procedure, I've had my power cut several times due to a missed bill.

The power company representative who came to cut off the power was told she needed electricity for the O2. They offered to show him as well. The ***** cut it off anyway. Ah, how is this not their fault???

kiwi_2005 · 07-01-07, 07:54 PM

Latest update if anyone still interested...

The family went round to the power company weeks before and arranged automatic payments with them , so they were putting down weekly payments, they had $100 or so dollars to go. But seems wasn't good enough for mercury...

Family is sueing the company for compensation.

About two weeks ago we mecury energy customers received a letter from mercury practically kissing ass on how sorry they were in treating one of their customers.

Onkel Neal · 07-01-07, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

If you read the original article, it says that the technician was told by the family when he came to disconnect the electricity about their mother's dependence. How clear this message was to the technician is what's important. Orders from HQ are no excuse if the consequences were that obvious.

Now it's a question of what exactly were the circumstances here.

The family was there?

They didn't get her any medical assistance immediatly?

They didn't call paramedics or police?

New Zealand isn't that behind the times is it?

The familys story has a lot of holes in it.

Agreed.

AVGWarhawk · 07-01-07, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Latest update if anyone still interested...

The family went round to the power company weeks before and arranged automatic payments with them , so they were putting down weekly payments, they had $100 or so dollars to go. But seems wasn't good enough for mercury...

Family is sueing the company for compensation.

About two weeks ago we mecury energy customers received a letter from mercury practically kissing ass on how sorry they were in treating one of their customers.

It is a travesty for sure. We suffer the same here in the states. The elderly are on a fixed income. The state of Maryland who has BGE is the electric supplier let them raise the electric by 70%. Almost damn twice the normal we are used to paying. The elderly now can not afford to run the airconditioners. There will be many who suffer from heat exhaustion and death. It is just outrageous. Sounds to me like they have a monoply just like our electric company. Nothing you can do...need the electricity and they have it. No were else to get it.

Reaves · 07-01-07, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

If you read the original article, it says that the technician was told by the family when he came to disconnect the electricity about their mother's dependence. How clear this message was to the technician is what's important. Orders from HQ are no excuse if the consequences were that obvious.

Now it's a question of what exactly were the circumstances here.

The family was there?

They didn't get her any medical assistance immediatly?

They didn't call paramedics or police?

New Zealand isn't that behind the times is it?

The familys story has a lot of holes in it.

A sorry event but I can't help but assume we aren't getting the whole story.

Couldn't her family have asked a neighbour for assistance? I certainly wouldn't refuse to run an extension cable accross the road. Or allow her inside if it was the only option.

August · 07-01-07, 11:36 PM

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

Reaves · 07-01-07, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

I wouldn't jump to that conclusion but the sad thing is it's a possibility. Either way it doesn't seem as simple as what is being reported.

kiwi_2005 · 07-02-07, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

WTF! Dude you got to live in this country to really know whats its about. The answer to your questiuon is a firm no! But yeah i can see the reasons why, me for instance i would of asked the neighbours, or rush her off to the hospital meaning i would of done SOMETHING. I can't explain for this family but having what i know they were pretty useless if you ask me i mean we aint some 3th world country, there are many options they could of done to save their mum.

Really its their own fault but u got to lay some of the blame on Mercury energy.:hmm:

August · 07-03-07, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

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Originally Posted by August

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

WTF! Dude you got to live in this country to really know whats its about. The answer to your questiuon is a firm no! But yeah i can see the reasons why, me for instance i would of asked the neighbours, or rush her off to the hospital meaning i would of done SOMETHING. I can't explain for this family but having what i know they were pretty useless if you ask me i mean we aint some 3th world country, there are many options they could of done to save their mum.

Really its their own fault but u got to lay some of the blame on Mercury energy.:hmm:

Sorry, i've been watching too many crime dramas lately.

kiwi_2005 · 07-03-07, 12:23 AM

No problem August i gotta snap out of it man! i feel like cause im a kiwi i shoud defend but the hell with it!

I dont care anymore :rotfl:

Go for it not my problem! :rotfl:

Reaves · 07-03-07, 12:31 AM

Come on Kiwi I've seen the NZ version of cops. :p

It's not a problem with NZ it's a general bureaucracy problem that could have happened anywhere.

Anyway, I'm sorry about you being a New Zealander, could be worse though. Tasmania isn't far away. :rotfl:

kiwi_2005 · 07-03-07, 12:33 AM

thanks for the great aussie suppport man!

:rotfl:

Reaves · 07-03-07, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

thanks for the great aussie suppport man!

:rotfl:

What can I say but GO WALLABIES!!! :p

You can't have an ANZAC without NZ.

August · 07-03-07, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

No problem August i gotta snap out of it man! i feel like cause im a kiwi i shoud defend but the hell with it!

I dont care anymore :rotfl:

Go for it not my problem! :rotfl:

Well just for the record i wasn't making a national statement. Like Reaves says, that stuff can happen anywhere, and my country is no exception.

07-01-07, 06:43 PM	#31
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The power company is now in more hot water over this due to a tape being released. http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Pho...228999063.html __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

07-01-07, 07:54 PM	#33
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Latest update if anyone still interested... The family went round to the power company weeks before and arranged automatic payments with them , so they were putting down weekly payments, they had $100 or so dollars to go. But seems wasn't good enough for mercury... Family is sueing the company for compensation. About two weeks ago we mecury energy customers received a letter from mercury practically kissing ass on how sorry they were in treating one of their customers. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,227 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company? __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

07-03-07, 12:23 AM	#41
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	No problem August i gotta snap out of it man! i feel like cause im a kiwi i shoud defend but the hell with it! I dont care anymore :rotfl: Go for it not my problem! :rotfl: __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

07-03-07, 12:31 AM	#42
Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Come on Kiwi I've seen the NZ version of cops. :p It's not a problem with NZ it's a general bureaucracy problem that could have happened anywhere. Anyway, I'm sorry about you being a New Zealander, could be worse though. Tasmania isn't far away. :rotfl: __________________

07-03-07, 12:33 AM	#43
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	thanks for the great aussie suppport man! :rotfl: __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.