A woman in New Jersey is suing a little league player after his errant throw hit her in the face. Elizabeth Lloyd is seeking more than $150,000 in damages from 11-year-old catcher Matthew Migliaccio. Lloyd was sitting at a picnic table near the baseball diamond when she was hit by a baseball two years ago. The ball was thrown by Migliaccio who was warming up a pitcher before the game.
Migliaccio, now 13, said that he ran over to Lloyd at the time of the accident to see if she was OK. When she said that she was fine he returned to his warm-up.
Migliaccio said:
“I ran over to see if she was all right. She said she was OK. I was just on with warming the pitcher up, and I was not horsing around.”
The lawsuit claims, however, that Micliaccio’s throw was “intentional and reckless” and caused “severe, painful and permanent” injuries. The little league lawsuit goes on to say that Lloyd is still experiencing pain from Migliaccio’s “negligent” and “careless” act and is asking the baseball player to pay for her pain, anguish, and medical bills.
Lloyd is demanding a jury trial.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Damn Kids!
A woman in New Jersey is suing a little league player after his errant throw hit her in the face. Elizabeth Lloyd is seeking more than $150,000 in damages from 11-year-old catcher Matthew Migliaccio. Lloyd was sitting at a picnic table near the baseball diamond when she was hit by a baseball two years ago. The ball was thrown by Migliaccio who was warming up a pitcher before the game.
Migliaccio, now 13, said that he ran over to Lloyd at the time of the accident to see if she was OK. When she said that she was fine he returned to his warm-up.
Migliaccio said:
“I ran over to see if she was all right. She said she was OK. I was just on with warming the pitcher up, and I was not horsing around.”
The lawsuit claims, however, that Micliaccio’s throw was “intentional and reckless” and caused “severe, painful and permanent” injuries. The little league lawsuit goes on to say that Lloyd is still experiencing pain from Migliaccio’s “negligent” and “careless” act and is asking the baseball player to pay for her pain, anguish, and medical bills.
Lloyd is demanding a jury trial.
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I propose a new law: before a case goes to trial, a judge reviews it. If it's found to be frivolous, the plaintiff is charged $15,000. This would eliminate approximately 75% of all lawsuits in this country. At least, that's how it goes in my head.
Jay, I like the cut of your legislative jib. You're exactly the type of no-nonsense, take-charge go-getter that this electorate needs. Are you running for any particular office?
Not at the moment, but I am suing to get my name on a few ballots.
Jay, that'll be $15k. Make your check payable to LBU Beer Fund.
D'oh!
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