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Level -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 3:34:35 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pissdoll as i think about it just a little more.... where is the outrage for the legal system that takes a MILLION DOLLAR settlement, and after legal fees leaves the family with $417,000?? had the legal team only eaten up a paltry 200k, Walmart would have been reimbursed their 400k+ and the family would have been left with a little over 300k. Walmart is an evil beast, but this just goes to show that attorneys have all the power. "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Ahhhhh, Shakespeare! Attorneys have a hell of a racket, as well, I agree.

Level -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 3:40:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: pissdoll HOWEVER...in this case, Walmart IS doing the right thing. they paid out almost a half mil for the woman's medical care. the insurance settlement was FOR HER MEDICAL BILLS. why should she be allowed to collect twice? The attorney in the article claims that it isn't soley for her medical bills, though, it was also for future earnings, and pain and suffering.

Poetryinpain -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 4:20:16 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Level quote: ORIGINAL: pissdoll HOWEVER...in this case, Walmart IS doing the right thing. they paid out almost a half mil for the woman's medical care. the insurance settlement was FOR HER MEDICAL BILLS. why should she be allowed to collect twice? The attorney in the article claims that it isn't soley for her medical bills, though, it was also for future earnings, and pain and suffering. Then they weren't awarded enough. If the lawyers took more than half the award, leaving less than her medical bills to date, there was nothing left for the future. I was lucky with a large corporation. Long story, but when I was laid off, I got a severance package I didn't really deserve. I suspect it was partly to keep me from suing for discrimination (firing because of a disability), but I didn't care. I would never have sued, BTW. Not worth it.

Level -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 4:37:09 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Poetryinpain quote: ORIGINAL: Level quote: ORIGINAL: pissdoll HOWEVER...in this case, Walmart IS doing the right thing. they paid out almost a half mil for the woman's medical care. the insurance settlement was FOR HER MEDICAL BILLS. why should she be allowed to collect twice? The attorney in the article claims that it isn't soley for her medical bills, though, it was also for future earnings, and pain and suffering. Then they weren't awarded enough. If the lawyers took more than half the award, leaving less than her medical bills to date, there was nothing left for the future. But, to me, what Wal-Mart paid for her medical costs should be a done deal. That's what insurance is for, IMO.

KatyLied -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 5:46:57 PM)
quote: But, to me, what Wal-Mart paid for her medical costs should be a done deal. That's what insurance is for, IMO. Are you saying it's okay for her to be compensated twice? And that her employer, who had nothing to do with her injury should compensate her?

Level -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 5:56:31 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: KatyLied quote: But, to me, what Wal-Mart paid for her medical costs should be a done deal. That's what insurance is for, IMO. Are you saying it's okay for her to be compensated twice? And that her employer, who had nothing to do with her injury should compensate her? I'm saying that the insurance she had with Wally World should have paid for her medical bills; is that not what people pay the premiums for? And that she should have recieved compensation from the trucking company that, from what I can understand, were negligent in some way, to cause her harm. I don't see the two things as being the same, but I may not be understanding something.

Aynne -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:02:50 PM)
Yay, good for you. Walmart is the evil empire, home of cheap plastic shit and made by child laborers and the cause of so much destruction for locally owned and operated companies. People need to be willing to pay a bit more for quality products that are locally made and not be so willing to fork over their money to that vile hell hole. I live in Maine and we had a long battle with the city council to not allow a Super Walmart into our town. We won, for now. God I love living in a blue state with people that care and are willing to stand up to corporate demons like Walmart. Keep it up and make it 7 years...[:D] quote: ORIGINAL: popeye1250 I'm proud to say that I haven't been into a Walmart in almost 6 years now.

KatyLied -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:03:48 PM)
Yes, that is what people pay premiums for, but in this case, since it's a car accident, it should go to someone's car insurance, hers or the other driver's. At least that seems logical to me. I don't see anything logical in two insurance companies taking a hit so she can be double-compensated. Even if it is Walmart taking the hit.

Aynne -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:06:11 PM)
Oops missed this one kittinSol, what you said too!!! Exactly worded! [:)] Boycott Walmart! quote: ORIGINAL: kittinSol Walmart, fucking bastards... Why weren't they crushed when they were still smallish, fucking cockroaches? Boycott Walmart, peeps: you know it's the only thing to do. All they sell is junk anyway. Do you think any of these self-righteous, sanctimonious, self-satisfied business-orientated people who preach this unique brand of American individualism will go in person tell that poor family to "pull out of it" and "take responsibility"? This sad story illustrates perfectly why there should be a safety net. That's why social welfare is necessary. For fuckssake. This dog eats dog world is a fucking abomination. [:'(]

Level -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:06:29 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: KatyLied Yes, that is what people pay premiums for, but in this case, since it's a car accident, it should go to someone's car insurance, hers or the other driver's. At least that seems logical to me. I don't see anything logical in two insurance companies taking a hit so she can be double-compensated. Even if it is Walmart taking the hit. What should go to the car insurance company? edited to add: I'm not being facetious (for once [:D])

lusciouslips19 -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:11:15 PM)
I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart for a variety of reasons. The wage they pay their employees, Discrimination, the fact that they put Main Street Ma and Pop out of business and that they killed manufactoring in America that now has to go to foreign countires where its cheaper. Just another reason why I hate Wal-Mart.

lusciouslips19 -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:15:02 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: KatyLied Yes, that is what people pay premiums for, but in this case, since it's a car accident, it should go to someone's car insurance, hers or the other driver's. At least that seems logical to me. I don't see anything logical in two insurance companies taking a hit so she can be double-compensated. Even if it is Walmart taking the hit. I dont see it as insurance companies being doubly hit. I see the money as her loss of future wages and care. Not reimbursement for medical.

lusciouslips19 -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:17:18 PM)
It would be nice if the Sheister lawyers woud give her back their half.

MontrealPhoenix -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 6:27:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: KatyLied quote: I dont care what they are legally entitled to. Would you be okay with paying out a settlement for something that had nothing to do with you? In a case where you bore no responsbility? I don't care if it's me or WalMart, if they aren't responsible they shouldn't have to pay, regardless of how people feel about the way they run their business. Walmart isn't paying the settlement, she won that in a court case against the driver who injured her. Walmart wants to take what's left of the settlement...http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/25/walmart.insurance.battle/index.html Read and enjoy...then tell us how you're outraged like the rest of us. Phoenix

pissdoll -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 7:34:08 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MontrealPhoenix Walmart wants to take what's left of the settlement no, Walmart simply wants to take the portion of the settlement that is owed to them for the insurance they paid out that has now been reimbursed. her settlement INCLUDED reimbursement for the medical bills that were already paid. that money, quite frankly, should have been paid directly by the attorneys to the medical insurance company BEFORE the woman's portion was EVER given to her. bottom line, Walmart is in the right here, and the legal team this woman had really did her a disservice. they did NOT settle for enough. but her family agreed to it. now that they actually have to pay the bills THAT THE SETTLEMENT CALLED TO BE PAID, they are crying foul. this is NOT Walmart's fault.

thompsonx -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 7:48:59 PM)
I am shocked ....shocked I tell you...Walmart has the big smiley face, the friendly greeter, the constant pimping about how all their "associates" are like family...oh well fuck da bitch all I care about is low prices and the return of her $210,000 attempted swindle will guarantee me saving at least .02 cents on my next $10,000 purchase. Maybe WalMart can see if they can get a lean on their home and future earnings to recoup the whole amount. Maybe they can even get the judge to award them their attorneys fees also. With any luck they could probably use their influence to get her charged with a felony for attempting to scam them. Just one more reason why we should all do our shopping at wallyworld. I would be curious to know how much WalMart got after they deducted their legal costs? Ya know you just can't put a price on that kind of a public relations coup. thompson

Moloch -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 7:48:59 PM)
Booo hoo woe me, Im too stupid to read the fine print. First of all, they should have gotten a better lawyer since theirs took almost half of the cut, and the lawyer probably knew about the clause but wanted to make some money since his clients were morons.

kittinSol -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 7:55:12 PM)
Such noble sentiments... I'm overwhelmed, truly [:D] .

Vendaval -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 7:55:30 PM)
Given the amount of negative publicity that Wal Mart attracts and creates, they should have let this family alone. The money in the family trust is miniscule to the profits the company makes on an annual basis.

kittinSol -> RE: Wal-Mart sues disabled woman (3/27/2008 8:04:07 PM)
They have a special 'fuck you' clause in their health insurance contract whereby Walmart can claim their money back from any potential lawsuit settlement an individual may get... apparently, according to Walmart's charming spokersperson, "it's in a spirit of fairness to their other associates [sic!] that the company recouped the money from their former employee", or something to that effect. [:'(]

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