Hilarious Lawsuits Part 1
Okay Guys, this one is just for you! I'd suggest thinking twice next time you're tempted to reach for that "Red Bull". It just may give you more than wings!
Lawsuit Could End in Stiff Penalties
A New York man sued Novartis AG, the maker of the health drink Boost Plus, charging that his consumption of the vitamin-enriched beverage resulted in multiple hospital visits.
Christopher Woods claims he had to seek medical treatment the morning after drinking Boost Plus in order to relieve a condition called severe priapism, the build up of blood in his private part. According to the lawsuit, Woods underwent surgery for implantation of a Winter shunt, which moves blood from one area to another.
Additionally, Woods claims he underwent another procedure to close off some blood flow to prevent engorgement and a recurrence of the event. Woods seeks unspecified damages. —Source: Law.com [Posted June 15, 2007]
Legislation and lawsuits are so out of hand as to be totally ridiculous. Please add any asinine lawsuits or legislation you know of.
Lawsuit Could End in Stiff Penalties
A New York man sued Novartis AG, the maker of the health drink Boost Plus, charging that his consumption of the vitamin-enriched beverage resulted in multiple hospital visits.
Christopher Woods claims he had to seek medical treatment the morning after drinking Boost Plus in order to relieve a condition called severe priapism, the build up of blood in his private part. According to the lawsuit, Woods underwent surgery for implantation of a Winter shunt, which moves blood from one area to another.
Additionally, Woods claims he underwent another procedure to close off some blood flow to prevent engorgement and a recurrence of the event. Woods seeks unspecified damages. —Source: Law.com [Posted June 15, 2007]
Legislation and lawsuits are so out of hand as to be totally ridiculous. Please add any asinine lawsuits or legislation you know of.
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Cheryl Baumgartner12
Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
And just when you think it can't get any worse, the State of Florida has a "Constitutional" amendment enforcing the rights of pregnant pigs:
“Inhumane treatment of animals is a concern of Florida citizens. The people of the State of Florida hereby limit the cruel and inhumane confinement of pigs during pregnancy as provided herein.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to confine a pig during pregnancy in an enclosure, or to tether a pig during pregnancy, on a farm in such a way tha