Administrators Gail Posted March 4, 2011 Administrators Share Posted March 4, 2011 Quote: California woman sues after slipping on banana peel Tue Mar 1, 2011 11:49pm GMT Print | Single Page[-] Text [+] NEW YORK, March 1 (Reuters Legal) - A banana peel, the torment of many a cartoon character, has allegedly become the real-life downfall of a woman in California. Ida Valentine, 58, is suing the 99 Cents Only store where she slipped on one last April. She said that she suffered a herniated disk and tissue damage, spent $9,000 on medical bills and is seeking an unspecified amount in damages. "She fell and landed on her backside," said Courtney Mikolaj of the Quirk Law Firm in Ventura, California, which is representing her. Mikolaj said the 99 Cents Only store in Fontana, California, refused a proposed settlement of $44,000. Executives from the company, a deep-discount retailer with hundreds of stores in western states, were not immediately available for comment. The image in popular culture of an unwary pedestrian tripping head over heels on a banana peel stems from the late 19th century, when bananas were a popular street food in American cities and the press portrayed them as a public nuisance. In 1879, Harper's Weekly groused that "whosoever throws banana skins on the sidewalk does a great unkindness to the public, and is quite likely to be responsible for a broken limb." (Reporting by Jeff Roberts of Reuters Legal, Editing by Greg McCune)) Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Ouch!! Poor lady. I'm wondering though how much she is asking for? It appears that the store is trying to be reasonable. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin M. Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Ouch? No. Probably a usual scheme of making money of poor store owners. I would have paid only for her medical bills. Nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 And we wonder why this country is going bankrupt. We sue for anything, where does this money come from? Who than pays for all these court cases? Having said that, doesn't mean the woman is wrong, but do we need more than what is really needed to pay for the medical expenses? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 She should only be allowed to sue for 99 cents. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olger Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Indeed. Forsooth. and, Amen. `oG Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 She should only be allowed to sue for 99 cents. Why only .99 cents? Didn't she have medical bills? This is what they should be responsible for!! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 pk She was in the 99 cent Store. And furthermore ... I doubt that the store put the peeling there. She should sue the person who put it on the floor but not the store. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 If the description of her physical injuries are accurate this herniated disc could profoundly affect her latter years. Will it have to be fused, will she walk stooped over? Isn't this truly what insurance is for? 44K might not be to far off the mark. Maybe the discount chain is balking at having to hire banana-police and how it will affect the bottom line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 5, 2011 Members Share Posted March 5, 2011 If the description of her physical injuries are accurate this herniated disc could profoundly affect her latter years. Will it have to be fused, will she walk stooped over? Isn't this truly what insurance is for? 44K might not be to far off the mark. Maybe the discount chain is balking at having to hire banana-police and how it will affect the bottom line! Woody makes a good point. If this store doesn't sell banana's than how did the peel get there? Someone eating the banana most have dropped it there and they should be held accountable or did the person themselves do this to get the money? Its bad enough when you see all the garbage people throw out of the window's of there cars, and on the streets, etc. Now they are throwing there garbage down inside of stores. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Mythbusters tested the banana peel slip myth and busted it. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaS Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Nice topic Quote The rules of life - Love and serve God - Remember choices, not circumstances, determine the flavor of our lives - Live each day so that you'll never be afraid of tomorrow nor ashamed of yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaS Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 BUT poor Lady Quote The rules of life - Love and serve God - Remember choices, not circumstances, determine the flavor of our lives - Live each day so that you'll never be afraid of tomorrow nor ashamed of yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin M. Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Mythbusters tested the banana peel slip myth and busted it. In what way busted? Please explain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olger Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 pkShe was in the 99 cent Store. And furthermore ... I doubt that the store put the peeling there. She should sue the person who put it on the floor but not the store. I agree !! Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 And we wonder why this country is going bankrupt. We sue for anything, where does this money come from? Who than pays for all these court cases? Having said that, doesn't mean the woman is wrong, but do we need more than what is really needed to pay for the medical expenses? Lawsuits are not always that simple as someone trying to get as much as they can for a minor issue. My knee problems began with a fall in my back yard.Following knee replacement surgery I was contacted both by my supplemental and medicare and asked to fill out a form. Had my injury occurred somewhere else and/or because of a fall on a bannana peel where it should not hve been they would not have paid. I would have had to give full details and then go after them. I am hip replacement surgery on tues. This also stems from a previous injury. Had I slipped on a bannana peel in a store they/I would have to go after them for payment. My mother had a terrible fall in our yard and was off work for sometime because of her injured knee. Her insurance would not pay as it happened on our property. Because she was a relative,even tho she did not live with, us our insurance would not pay without a lawsuit forcing them to do so. Because it was my mother she was not going to.Then we saw the bill and there was no way she or we could pay. He pain and inability to do thins as easily as before was diminished. Sometimes causing her to miss work.This was sometime later. Who should have paid for that? Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 pkShe was in the 99 cent Store. And furthermore ... I doubt that the store put the peeling there. She should sue the person who put it on the floor but not the store. They probably didn't but the store owner and employee's are responsible for making the premises safe. Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fccool Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Ouch!! Poor lady. I'm wondering though how much she is asking for? It appears that the store is trying to be reasonable. I think it was 45,000 settlement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Originally Posted By: Liz Ouch!! Poor lady. I'm wondering though how much she is asking for? It appears that the store is trying to be reasonable. I think it was 45,000 settlement. Yes, that is what the store offered, but she refused it. I was wondering how much more she was asking for. It appeared that the store was trying to be reasonable without being sued for it; I'm just wondering if she is asking for millions now. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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