Just saw a little girl bust her head open on a Donkey Konga machine (Updated)

hahaha, i find it funny. but i was the one who laughing at the 5 yr old who stuck his arm and head up a machine and got it stuck. people were spraying the cheap walmart knockoff of pam spray on his arm and still couldnt get him out so they had to take the machine apart. i stayed at the walmart arcade for 2 hours watching them and the kid even made it out with 2 toys he stashed in his pocket!
 
That wouldnt be right if they sued, not the stores fault, where was the father when she was running around.

That girl wont got to TRU anymore.
 
if she was not running around this all would have been avoided.

If they got their medical bills paid for I would say they would be lucky
 
Geffory the Giraffe will be the catalyst of her future nightmares. Unless there was something or some reason she tripped, I don't see where they could sue, well do so and win anyways. Given the absurd lawsuits we have in our system it wouldn't suprised me if one was filed.
 
This reminds me of about 15 years ago two little boys broke into the Toledo Zoo to go swimming in the Polar Bear exhibit. The polar bears 0wned both of them.
 
not to be a dick, but it teaches the parent to keep a sharper eye on his kid, teaches the kid not to run around like a hyper moron in a department store, i do feel back for her, hope shes ok
 
Hey I feel sorry for the little girl, I hope shes ok. But as far as a lawsuit, the father should be held accountable. People always trying to shift blame for shit they should have been responsible for in the first place. I hope he has enough sense to tend to his poor daughter rather than lining his pockets. You dont take a kid to a toy store and not stay with her. Sounds like this dad is a tool and deserves a knock in his head. Sorry to rant.
 
I hope she is ok I also agree she should have not been running around that is not the stores fault but lack of controll by the father
 
I always see every once in a while that something like this happens to these stupid, hyper kids that can't control themselves. They deserve it.
 
[quote name='int80h']This reminds me of about 15 years ago two little boys broke into the Toledo Zoo to go swimming in the Polar Bear exhibit. The polar bears 0wned both of them.[/quote]

Are you sure it was toledo?, I remember the same thing happening in New York about 1987 or so.
 
I don't even understand how TRU could be sued. Like, is it there fault that they decided to put the machine there? I don't understand it at all. Like, if I fell while walking on the sidewalk, could I sue the Earth?
 
A lot of head wounds are pretty superficial. My brother's head has been busted open numerous times and there's always a hell of a lot of blood but he hasn't even gotten so much as a concussion yet...just a few stitches once or twice. Last time I think they just glued 'em up.
 
Quote: I don't even understand how TRU could be sued. Like, is it there fault that they decided to put the machine there? I don't understand it at all. Like, if I fell while walking on the sidewalk, could I sue the Earth?


No but believe it or not you could sue the location where you fell IE if it was in frint of a home or store. I had jury duty on one of those.
 
[quote name='big_squirtle']No but believe it or not you could sue the location where you fell IE if it was in frint of a home or store. I had jury duty on one of those.[/quote]

What kind of case do the "victims" have? Like, what fault is it AT ALL of the location?
 
yea since the OP stated the dad was right next to her.
it was a 6 year old. 6 year olds do not stand still, especially in toys r us.
if you cater to kids you better be damn sure you dont have sharp display items at a level that they can hurt themselves on.

how the hell are you gonna have a sharp display at the height that a child can simply walk into it and cut themselves on?

blah. I find it interesting how just about everyone of the previous posters have the, "thats what they get, shoulda been watching their kid better" response.

sharp metal display at head height of a child. genius.
 
Hopefully the kid is alright, but TRU is in no way responsible. I wouldn't be surprised if they're sued though. :roll:
 
Smurf, that's hilarious.
Definite lawsuit with this one, though. Yeah, kids shouldn't be running around, and yeah, her dad should have beat her ass for it, but Toys "R" Us is a toy store...meaning it should cater to children. They should expect that kind of crap, and do whatever they can to avoid it.
 
[quote name='Nirvanaguy777']not to be a dick, but it teaches the parent to keep a sharper eye on his kid, teaches the kid not to run around like a hyper moron in a department store, i do feel back for her, hope shes ok[/quote]

Guys, guys maybe its not really anyones fault - not TRU, not the father, just one of those things that happens when you have a hyper kid.

IMO that's the problem - the need to assign blame. We're in such a litigious society, the finger pointing starts almost immediately.

Good thing Im gellin like Magellean.

Hope she's ok. Those brain things are tricky.
 
People sue for any little BS. Look at those fat bastards that tried to sue McDonalds and other Fast foood places. Gimmie a break. Oh Im fat because McDonalds makes delicious food I cant resist, and I kill and eat pepole cause I saw it in a video game. Its all the same crap. See you got me on a rant again.
 
[quote name='camoor'][quote name='Nirvanaguy777']not to be a dick, but it teaches the parent to keep a sharper eye on his kid, teaches the kid not to run around like a hyper moron in a department store, i do feel back for her, hope shes ok[/quote]

Guys, guys maybe its not really anyones fault - not TRU, not the father, just one of those things that happens when you have a hyper kid.

IMO that's the problem - the need to assign blame. We're in such a litigious society, the finger pointing starts almost immediately.

Good thing Im gellin like Magellean.

Hope she's ok. Those brain things are tricky.[/quote]

Hey, maybe your right.....................or maybe its your fault. :lol:
 
She could have just as easily fallen on a sharp corner of a shelf, would that make TRU responsible?

Kids is kids. They run around and get hurt and eventually they learn.
 
[quote name='big_squirtle']...Oh Im fat because McDonalds makes delicious food I cant resist...[/quote]

Mmmmm... Ox ass seasoned with 3% bug parts... aghhhhrrghlggglllssss
 
If I were TRU I would file a lawsuit against the girl for ruining all the displays with her blood, and driving away possible customers. Damn idiot, I suppose she can't bathe without knocking herself out with the shampoo bottle either.
 
[quote name='big_squirtle'][quote name='camoor'][quote name='Nirvanaguy777']not to be a dick, but it teaches the parent to keep a sharper eye on his kid, teaches the kid not to run around like a hyper moron in a department store, i do feel back for her, hope shes ok[/quote]

Guys, guys maybe its not really anyones fault - not TRU, not the father, just one of those things that happens when you have a hyper kid.

IMO that's the problem - the need to assign blame. We're in such a litigious society, the finger pointing starts almost immediately.

Good thing Im gellin like Magellean.

Hope she's ok. Those brain things are tricky.[/quote]

Hey, maybe your right.....................or maybe its your fault. :lol:[/quote]

HAHAHAAAAA. ITS A-ME - WARIO!!!!!
 
[quote name='big_squirtle'][quote name='camoor'][quote name='Nirvanaguy777']not to be a dick, but it teaches the parent to keep a sharper eye on his kid, teaches the kid not to run around like a hyper moron in a department store, i do feel back for her, hope shes ok[/quote]

Guys, guys maybe its not really anyones fault - not TRU, not the father, just one of those things that happens when you have a hyper kid.

IMO that's the problem - the need to assign blame. We're in such a litigious society, the finger pointing starts almost immediately.

Good thing Im gellin like Magellean.

Hope she's ok. Those brain things are tricky.[/quote]

Hey, maybe your right.....................or maybe its your fault. :lol:[/quote]

It's his fault! String him up!
 
[quote name='camoor'][quote name='big_squirtle']...Oh Im fat because McDonalds makes delicious food I cant resist...[/quote]

Mmmmm... Ox ass seasoned with 3% bug parts... aghhhhrrghlggglllssss[/quote]

Dont forget the "it looks like cheese", but doesnt tast like cheese, Cheese.
 
hey i work with kids so i have a right to blame then when they get hurt, ive seen alot of it, been a camp cousnelor for 7 years, 2 of those being head counselor, kids always run around, you tell em to stop and dam someone gets hurt, fucking morons, sadly they dont learn from there mistakes either.
 
[quote name='Nirvanaguy777']hey i work with kids so i have a right to blame then when they get hurt, ive seen alot of it, been a camp cousnelor for 7 years, 2 of those being head counselor, kids always run around, you tell em to stop and dam someone gets hurt, shaq-fuing morons, sadly they dont learn from there mistakes either.[/quote]

best... counselor... evar :wink:
 
[quote name='camoor'][quote name='Nirvanaguy777']hey i work with kids so i have a right to blame then when they get hurt, ive seen alot of it, been a camp cousnelor for 7 years, 2 of those being head counselor, kids always run around, you tell em to stop and dam someone gets hurt, shaq-fuing morons, sadly they dont learn from there mistakes either.[/quote]

best... counselor... evar :wink:[/quote]

best .....Head Conselor :lol: (not sure that sounds right though)
 
Geoffrey will be the catalyst of her future nightmares.
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:rofl:

If I were TRU I would file a lawsuit against the girl for ruining all the displays with her blood, and driving away possible customers. Damn idiot, I suppose she can't bathe without knocking herself out with the shampoo bottle either.
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:shock: :rofl:
 
As a lawyer (not an ambulance chaser), I can tell you that TRU has a basic duty of care to its customers as well as a duty to inspect any equipment that it installs. This could be argued as a product liability claim, in which case the girl can sue anyone along the chain of distribution. If she sues TRU, they can indemnify Nintendo, the distributor of the machine, as well as the manufacturer, whoever that may be. This will no doubt settle.
 
[quote name='illennium']As a lawyer (not an ambulance chaser), I can tell you that TRU has a basic duty of care to its customers as well as a duty to inspect any equipment that it installs. This could be argued as a product liability claim, in which case the girl can sue anyone along the chain of distribution. If she sues TRU, they can indemnify Nintendo, the distributor of the machine, as well as the manufacturer, whoever that may be. This will no doubt settle.[/quote]

For what though? What is that "duty of care"? Does TRU have to put foam padding on every single hard thing in their store, out of the sheer potential that some idiot can fly into it?
 
Not to sound harsh, and I have the utmost sympathy for the girl, but it is not TRU nor Nintendo's fault for this.

Accidents happen, and this was one of them. IF a lawsuit is filed, I'll be mighty pissed. Parents these days protect their children WAY too much.
 
[quote name='evilmax17'][quote name='illennium']As a lawyer (not an ambulance chaser), I can tell you that TRU has a basic duty of care to its customers as well as a duty to inspect any equipment that it installs. This could be argued as a product liability claim, in which case the girl can sue anyone along the chain of distribution. If she sues TRU, they can indemnify Nintendo, the distributor of the machine, as well as the manufacturer, whoever that may be. This will no doubt settle.[/quote]

For what though? What is that "duty of care"? Does TRU have to put foam padding on every single hard thing in their store, out of the sheer potential that some idiot can fly into it?[/quote]

Sorry, I meant to say reasonable duty of care. One way to determine what is reasonable is to consider the gravity of harm as well as the probability of harm. If both are high, or if one is really high, then the duty kicks in.

The law is all about drawing lines. You may not agree with where a lot of the lines are drawn (I don't), but it's not a completely irrational process, and it does help to keep the rest of government and the private sector in check.
 
[quote name='CaptainObviousXl']one time i was at a monor basball game and a realy fast foul ball hit this 6 year old girl right in the fase[/quote]

I choked on my coffee when I read that.
 
[quote name='slagcoin'][quote name='Mr. Anderson'][quote name='CaptainObviousXl']one time i was at a monor basball game and a realy fast foul ball hit this 6 year old girl right in the fase[/quote]

I choked on my coffee when I read that.[/quote]

Yup, I think that is the funniest post I've seen here yet.[/quote]

yeah me 2, eye agwee
 
[quote name='CaptainObviousXl']one time i was at a monor basball game and a realy fast foul ball hit this 6 year old girl right in the fase[/quote]

:rofl:
 
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