$54m for lost trousers

[kirtida8]

As an owner of a dry cleaners - I found this story a must read. Thankfully the lawsuit was lost by the plaintiff - otherwise cleaners everywhere would have been in panic mode. I can understand that customers can get frustrated at lost or mislaid garments - but be reasonable. We try very hard to make sure we check everything - but you cannot take out the human factor, and mistakes can and will happen and to expect this kind of compensation for a pair of trousers is utter lunacy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6238364.stm

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070625/ap_on_re_us/67_million_pants

[chris]

Given that the South Koreans were awarded costs, I guess this pain in the ass Judge has now lost his shirt on the whole affair.
I was glad to read that they are now trying to get hime disbard for what he tried to do.
Good job too.

[byjove]

here, here!

Land of the free and sued!!!!

[tillyberry13]

were they 54m dollars at the shop

[Kriz1]

I'm so glad to see this outcome...Americans are so sue happy...I have sued before...the bus company after a bus crashed into the back of my car..near enough breaking my neck...I did get a goodly sum...but I was sick for 2 years...and partly disabled for many more...with a young baby it was no joke....you don't sue for lost pants...you ask for the cost of replacement...

[tillyberry13]

are you ok kriz

[Kriz1]

I'm fine now thank you ...it was many years ago...the baby is now 19.....:)