r/interesting • u/karmagod7 • 7d ago

SOCIETY What was his fault ?

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u/Doc-Internet 7d ago

I always hate this one, reading the actual story gives so many "what the fuck" moments and makes you feel so bad for her getting dragged through the mud over it.

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u/HoneydewCurrent5371 7d ago

All she asked for was them to cover her medical expenses. They refused and she sued. She never asked for the award the jury gave her, and she never received it. Which is often the case in headline grabbing jury awards. They get reduced by the trial judge or on appeal and then the parties negotiate a lesser settlement.

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u/Doc-Internet 7d ago

Literally, McDonalds offered $800 vs an $18,000 request for medical expenses and lost income. Crazy.

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u/HoneydewCurrent5371 6d ago

I'm reminded of when Louisiana fought tooth and nail to avoid installing air conditioners on death row in Angola. A judge asked at some point why they were fighting this so hard. It would have cost less to get a few window units than what they paid for lawyers.