Man incorrectly told of wife's "death"
The jist of the story: A woman commits suicide by jumping into the path of a train at a communter rail station. Police find no identification on her, but find a set of car keys. They start trying cars in the lot and find a car in which the keys open the doors and trunk, but not the ignition. They trace the registration to a woman, and go to her address where they get a description of the wife from the husband which matches the deceased. The police then inform the husband that his wife is dead and ask him to identify the body. Husband tries to call his wife at work and she answers.
As of tonight, the husband and wife are planning to sue the police department over the matter.
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Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Well, if I wanted to be an ***, or was looking for a "get rich quick" scheme...there's always the "Emotional Distress" bullsh[i][/i]it line.
Still, one woulda thought that if the ignition key didn't work that that would have been a huge red flag. I gues DNA testing would have been out of the question. Couldn't they have waited a couple days and see if some guy filed a missing persons report?
Still, one woulda thought that if the ignition key didn't work that that would have been a huge red flag. I gues DNA testing would have been out of the question. Couldn't they have waited a couple days and see if some guy filed a missing persons report?
no there just being asses and should have the **** kicked outta them for being so stupid, nuff said.
I'm not a cop, but I'd assume that they want to identify a body ASAP. Hence asking him to come to the morgue to complete the identification. I don't know what standard proceedure is, but it seems -- in my purely amature opinion -- that the cops had decent reason to suspect the wife was the deceased. Without contacting the husband, it's not as if they'd know her place of employment off the cuff to call her up or where to obtain her dental records or anything.
For that matter, if a spouse of mine died, I'd rather not wait a couple of days to find out for sure. That's just me and my opinion though.
Decide for yourself if it's relevant or not, but the husband has been unemployed for the past year.
For that matter, if a spouse of mine died, I'd rather not wait a couple of days to find out for sure. That's just me and my opinion though.
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or was looking for a "get rich quick" scheme
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
so basically what i just said above, but you said it nicer.
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And more understandablerly.
FTFY.
There is an actual law (at least up here in canada) that allows people to sue, say if i pranked called someone and said that spouse or loved one was dead.
But really,i dont think the police did anything wrong, and it wasnt intended as a malicious or spiteful act so i would just be glad that wife is alive and move on.
But really,i dont think the police did anything wrong, and it wasnt intended as a malicious or spiteful act so i would just be glad that wife is alive and move on.
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Sueing for what? No damages. They could spend five years pestering a municipality's insurance company for some nucance money, maybe ~5k on a really good, end of quarter clear out the books day. It gets laughed out of court by an jury.
Cops: The key fit the wrong car, we were trying to do the right thing as quickly as we can. Alas, it's so difficult to have to break that kind of news to anyone at all, *tear* paron me.
Jury: You crazy *** crackas thought you could get money out of this! You go blow that nice officer RIGHT NOW! BOW DOWN, *********
Oh wait, that's would be the Chappelle Show trial. Seriously though, it goes nowhere. No damages, no negligence. You can't sue someone for making a mistake that doesn't damage you. A wise husband would have instantly "fainted" injuring his neck back and various other soft tissue areas that wouldn't show up on an xray but would require tens of thousands of dollars of Chiropracy to repair causing him long term pain and suffering for the rest of his life. That might score you ~10k.
Cops: The key fit the wrong car, we were trying to do the right thing as quickly as we can. Alas, it's so difficult to have to break that kind of news to anyone at all, *tear* paron me.
Jury: You crazy *** crackas thought you could get money out of this! You go blow that nice officer RIGHT NOW! BOW DOWN, *********
Oh wait, that's would be the Chappelle Show trial. Seriously though, it goes nowhere. No damages, no negligence. You can't sue someone for making a mistake that doesn't damage you. A wise husband would have instantly "fainted" injuring his neck back and various other soft tissue areas that wouldn't show up on an xray but would require tens of thousands of dollars of Chiropracy to repair causing him long term pain and suffering for the rest of his life. That might score you ~10k.
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Sueing for what?
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
That's what I love about these lawsuits-- that somehow we are going to litigate our way into abolishing human error. That bumper sticker of twenty years ago is as concise of a kernel of truth that I can think of: **** happens. Best that we learn to shrug our shoulders and move on with our lives.
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the judge will toss that one right out of the court house, unless then are in CA.
the police were just doing their job, and after confirming the discription then they told him of her death. nothing to fault there at all.
the police were just doing their job, and after confirming the discription then they told him of her death. nothing to fault there at all.
People sue everytime someone farts in their direction. That's so freakin' stupid it makes my head hurt.
Yeah, I'd be pissed off. I'd rant and rave a little, but sue? This is why the legal system is backed up. Bulllsh*t cases like this.
Actually, if anyone needs to be penalized, it's the car manufacturer that had one key open several different trunks.....
Yeah, I'd be pissed off. I'd rant and rave a little, but sue? This is why the legal system is backed up. Bulllsh*t cases like this.
Actually, if anyone needs to be penalized, it's the car manufacturer that had one key open several different trunks.....
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That's what I love about these lawsuits-- that somehow we are going to litigate our way into abolishing human error. That bumper sticker of twenty years ago is as concise of a kernel of truth that I can think of: **** happens. Best that we learn to shrug our shoulders and move on with our lives.
I think that the standard of not accepting human error is exacerbated by the criminal courts who have "no tolerance" policies regarding so many things. Maybe, this is teaching people to nitpick their way to riches.
Just maybe...
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How could you ID your spouse if he/she was hit by a train? Maybe a ring on her finger or dental records.
I doubt she will be having an open casket viewing.
I doubt she will be having an open casket viewing.
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How could you ID your spouse if he/she was hit by a train?
Taste?
"Nope, far too salty, my wife had more of a minty rasberry thing happening."
Disclaimer:
To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
To make a long story short, I don't take any responsibility for anything I post here. It's not news, it's not truth, it's not serious. It's parody. It's satire. It's bitter. It's angsty. Your mother's a *****. You like to jack off dogs. That's right, you heard me. You like to grab that dog by the bone and rub it like a ski pole. Your dad? Gay. Your priest? Straight. **** off and let me post. It's not true, it's all in good fun. Now go away.
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Yeah, I'd be pissed off. I'd rant and rave a little, but sue? This is why the legal system is backed up. Bulllsh*t cases like this.
Well, actually the reason the courts are so backed up is because we have so many suits being filed by convicts. Seriously.
As for the cops? They should have done things a bit differently, but you would think the ******* in question would be so relieved that his beloved spouse is not dead that he'd be more than happy to forgive the bumbling of the cops.
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How could you ID your spouse if he/she was hit by a train? Maybe a ring on her finger or dental records.
Its not as if getting hit by a train vaporizes the victim. And I know this from experience. I have actually been hit by a train. Seriously.
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Its not as if getting hit by a train vaporizes the victim. And I know this from experience. I have actually been hit by a train. Seriously.
It's one thing to not get out of the way in time when placeing your penny in 'just the right spot' and another thing to get hit dead on.
I would make a wild guess that her head didn't stay attached and torso was turned inside out. Just a shot in the dark.
Investigations take you on all kinds of twists and turns. People have been convicted because they were in an area wearing the same color sweater as a perp. Don't really see what grounds they can sue on. If I were the guy I'd just thank my lucky stars she isn't dead. Unless she sucks, or had a huge life insurance policy. Then I'd be disappointed.
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Actually, if anyone needs to be penalized, it's the car manufacturer that had one key open several different trunks.....
This actually is standard practice in making cars, they make at least 5 different key "combinations" for each model.
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As for the cops? They should have done things a bit differently, ...
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Of course hindsight is 20/20 and you're the one that was brilliant enough to get hit by a train, enlighten us oh bright one.
Yeah, I mean honestly how do you get hit by a train? Did the 200,000 ton thing just sneak up on you? Did it swerve at the last minute?
I mean...so you are in the situation where a train is barreling toward you...take three steps to the left or right and you should be pretty much safe.
Unless of course your foot was caught and the orchestra was slowly speeding up as the train got closer and closer...zoom in on his face!! now the train!!! his face, the train...face...train...face...train!!!! AHHHHH...whew...just barely made it!
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Since you brought it up, what exactly could they have done differently? Of course hindsight is 20/20 and you're the one that was brilliant enough to get hit by a train, enlighten us oh bright one.
Even had they done as they did, right up to the point they called the supposed husband, they'd have been fine if they hadn't told him his wife was dead. Having him come identify the body might have been an idea. At which point he takes a look at the victim, says "Nope, that ain't her" and goes home happy.
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Yeah, I mean honestly how do you get hit by a train? Did the 200,000 ton thing just sneak up on you? Did it swerve at the last minute?
Well in my case, I was standing on the edge of the platform at Penn Station, waiting for the 5:14 to Ronkonkoma, reading a book and minding my own business. The train was pulling into the station as usual, and was already in front of my position, but still moving. Some ******* behind me bumped into me, throwing me off balance just a bit, which caused me to sort of lean out over the track just as a gap between two cars was in front of me. The front of the next car, which was slightly rounded, hit me and pushed me right back towards the platform. The train was only going about 10 miles per hour, but I did get hit.
Ahh...so its one of those 'cool to be able to claim things', rather then a tragic story about missing limbs and a cheating wife like I was hoping for.
Oh well maybe next time.
Oh well maybe next time.
Easy solution: toss them both in front of a train. Ends the lawsuit AND corrects the original error. :)
Not really that bad of an idea.
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