The Interpreter Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 The litigation has been ongoing for some time. The trial court jury ruled for the team. The case has been to the Missouri Court of Appeals already...and is ongoing. Litigation takes time. Sometimes a lot of time. And money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Who pays the mascot? That is what I want to know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 The owner of the team.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 He threw the hot dog behind his back, the fan wasn't expecting it. The Royals should have settled this out of court and took care of the man. The players don't whip baseballs behind their back into the stands, they generally make eye contact and toss the ball towards an expecting person or crowd. Just my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'd have to wear goggles. Seriously. There's a reason I do knott go to a certain California park. Why do you have to wear goggles? Why would you not go to Knott's? Is that a double negative? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 No, it isn't. I am EXTREMELY myopic. Prior to cataract surgery, my glasses were nearly 3/4 of an inch thick at the edges, and paper thin in the middle. I was a high minus-- -14.75. After lens implants, I still have VERY thin, stretched out retinas. I am not to ever not wear eye protection during waking hours. Knott's Berry Farm, in its infinite "wisdom," does not allow eye protection on its coasters. So, I go elsewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That doesn't make sense to not allow eye protection. It looks like it would be to their benefit to allow you to wear them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 No other California nor other Cedar Fair park has such a rule. It's incredibly stupid. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 You can sue anyone for anything pretty much. The lady who sued for hot coffee at McDonalds for example. (There is another lady suing for that if I am not mistaken). It seems absurd to sue for this. I understand he had injuries, but why is it ok to not pay attention to your surroundings? We live in a society we blame everyone for everything and can't take responsibility for ourselves. At a baseball game you have to pay attention. A lot of the down time they throw things into the stands. We went to an Indianapolis Indians game this summer and they were tossing something that was in a bottle. (Not from the ground level, but still throwing into sections from aisles.) every one turned around and started paying attention when they found out they were doing a toss. If they aren't throwing things in the stands during a down time, there are often times pitchers practicing, activity on the field, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You can sue anyone for anything pretty much. The lady who sued for hot coffee at McDonalds for example. (There is another lady suing for that if I am not mistaken). Not to derail this topic, but the story of the woman suing McDonald's for the hot coffee is not as bizarre or outrageous as you've probably been led to believe. The incident occurred in 1992 and severely burned a 79-year-old woman. The coffee was at a ridiculously hot temperature compared to other establishments, and McDonald's had already dealt with over 700 similar reports of coffee burning customers without adjusting the beverage's temperature. The woman spent eight days hospitalized because of the burns the coffee caused, and initially sought to settle with McDonald's for only $20,000 (a very realistic amount considering her medical bills and loss of income), but the company was only willing to pay $800. Also, do a Google image search for "Liebeck burns" (mildly NSFW, I may add) to see just how bad the burns was. The coffee at the time for McD's was served at over 180 degrees. Yes coffee is hot, but 180+ degrees for just a few seconds can cause a major burns (3rd degree). They kept it hot so they didnt have to rebrew coffee, not for customers. The new lady suing is doing so because the person handing the coffee out the window spilled it on her... http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/10/23/3568411/clovis-woman-74-sues-mcdonalds.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I wonder if the promotion has been suspended during the lawsuit, or if they have continued flinging hotdogs at people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 just goes to show too many lawsuits and such for the crazy and zany world we live. Get over it folks things will fly at a baseball park, coasters are not the smoothest rides, mcdonalds coffee is hot. Folks get over it some days, and just take it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 You get a retinal detachment and then we'll talk again... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Is it wrong that after reading this, I really want a ballpark hotdog? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Not at all. March 31st can't get here any quicker. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 just goes to show too many lawsuits and such for the crazy and zany world we live. Get over it folks things will fly at a baseball park, coasters are not the smoothest rides, mcdonalds coffee is hot. Folks get over it some days, and just take it: Yup just get over it. That will fix things.... There is a difference between normal (expectations) and abnormal situations. A coffee kept at 150-160 = normal. A coffee at 180 = abnormal. Coffee being spilled by you in your car = normal, coffee being spilled on you by the drive thru attendent = abnormal. A coaster being a little rough = normal, a coaster causing multiple injuries and possible lifelong debilitating injuries = abnormal... With your thought process, i should know people are bad drivers and if i get hit, just get over it.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 just goes to show too many lawsuits and such for the crazy and zany world we live. Get over it folks things will fly at a baseball park, coasters are not the smoothest rides, mcdonalds coffee is hot. Folks get over it some days, and just take it: Yup just get over it. That will fix things.... There is a difference between normal (expectations) and abnormal situations. A coffee kept at 150-160 = normal. A coffee at 180 = abnormal. Coffee being spilled by you in your car = normal, coffee being spilled on you by the drive thru attendent = abnormal. A coaster being a little rough = normal, a coaster causing multiple injuries and possible lifelong debilitating injuries = abnormal... With your thought process, i should know people are bad drivers and if i get hit, just get over it.... I have been hit by 4 "bad drivers" over my driving lifetime - none had insurance - I had to get over it and pay for the repairs to my car damaged by someone else (well my insurance did, but I indirectly paid for it with increased premiums even though it wasn't my fault and the insurance company said the claims didn't cause the premiums to rise (yea right)... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 The fan was injured by a hot dog that was suing the Kansas City Royals? Not only have hot dogs become sentient, they're suing baseball teams and hurting innocent fans now... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 The team claims the fan was not innocent, but rather, negligent--in not looking out for himself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Detatched retina...ehhh k...little iffy...The cateract as a result of this...very very iffy...But I will say this... The guy got hit with a stick of meat in the face 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 but I indirectly paid for it with increased premiums even though it wasn't my fault and the insurance company said the claims didn't cause the premiums to rise (yea right)... Your base premium may have stayed the same since it wasn't your fault, but filing a claim probably cost you discounts you had accumulated. This is one reason why it's good to buy un(der)insured motorist coverage, so you don't have to file a claim with your own collision policy (if any). I've had several close calls with bad drivers pulling out in front of me or almost hitting me. My one and only collision happened when someone rear ended me at low speed, causing minor damage to my rear bumper. The other driver had insurance, and the claim to fix my bumper was paid quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 You'd be amazed at how little uninsured motorists coverage you can buy in DC. Very low maximums. And coverage here is expensive, though way cheaper than New Jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicetek Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You can sue anyone for anything pretty much. The lady who sued for hot coffee at McDonalds for example. (There is another lady suing for that if I am not mistaken). Not to derail this topic, but the story of the woman suing McDonald's for the hot coffee is not as bizarre or outrageous as you've probably been led to believe. The incident occurred in 1992 and severely burned a 79-year-old woman. The coffee was at a ridiculously hot temperature compared to other establishments, and McDonald's had already dealt with over 700 similar reports of coffee burning customers without adjusting the beverage's temperature. The woman spent eight days hospitalized because of the burns the coffee caused, and initially sought to settle with McDonald's for only $20,000 (a very realistic amount considering her medical bills and loss of income), but the company was only willing to pay $800. Also, do a Google image search for "Liebeck burns" (mildly NSFW, I may add) to see just how bad the burns was. There is also a documentary about this on Netflix. I was completely blown away by the extent of the burns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Still got hit in the face with meat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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