March 17, 200620 yr Associated Press. LODI, Calif. - When a dump truck backed into Curtis Gokey's car, he decided to sue the city for damages. Only thing is, he was the one driving the dump truck. But that minor detail didn't stop Gokey, a Lodi city employee, from filing a $3,600 claim for the December accident, even after admitting the crash was his fault. After the city denied that claim because Gokey was, in essence, suing himself, he and his wife, Rhonda, decided to file a new claim under her name. City Attorney Steve Schwabauer said this one also lacks merit because Rhonda Gokey can't sue her own husband. "You can sue your spouse for divorce, but you can't sue your spouse for negligence," Schwabauer said. "They're a married couple under California law. They're one entity. It's damage to community property." But Rhonda Gokey insisted she has "the right to sue the city because a city's vehicle damaged my private vehicle." In fact, her claim, currently pending at Lodi City Hall, is for an even larger amount ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢â∠Runescaper (off and on) since late 2001
March 17, 200620 yr I think its relatively easy to find stupid stories like that on the news. Nothing new that need's to be posted imo. Why are you so caught up on what this world is coming to? There are hundreds upon hundreds of sickening stories out there daily, where is this one, or the HIV story, a place to start? Kinda useless using such stories to validate your point, which is an obvious one as it is. Try a topic which we can all talk about, such as: Do you think the world has always been like this? Full of sickos? Or has it recently emerged? Perhaps it's simply getting worse? Or maybe more media attention? Do we notice it now more than ever because we're old enough to understand it, or because the media chooses to report these idiotic stories simply because they think it makes for more interesting news? Maybe more website hits for upping this one perhaps? Ok...well, that's not really a question, kinda my opinion somehow rolled into a question. I'm sure you get my point though, these stories are nothing new. The world has been full of sickos forever, crying over "what this world is coming to" simply isn't necessary. :?
March 17, 200620 yr I think its relatively easy to find stupid stories like that on the news. Nothing new that need's to be posted imo. Why are you so caught up on what this world is coming to? There are hundreds upon hundreds of sickening stories out there daily, where is this one, or the HIV story, a place to start? Kinda useless using such stories to validate your point, which is an obvious one as it is. Try a topic which we can all talk about, such as: Do you think the world has always been like this? Full of sickos? Or has it recently emerged? Perhaps it's simply getting worse? Or maybe more media attention? Do we notice it now more than ever because we're old enough to understand it, or because the media chooses to report these idiotic stories simply because they think it makes for more interesting news? Maybe more website hits for upping this one perhaps? Ok...well, that's not really a question, kinda my opinion somehow rolled into a question. I'm sure you get my point though, these stories are nothing new. The world has been full of sickos forever, crying over "what this world is coming to" simply isn't necessary. :? Yeah, he should also focus on the better parts of the world instead of getting tunnel vision on the .000001% that do something stupid..... Goodness, I hope he doesn't find the Darwin Awards... I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam.
March 17, 200620 yr Anything to avoid taking responsibility yourself... the guy probably didn't even have insurance :? My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses.
March 17, 200620 yr Blame culture. No one will admit something is their own fault anymore. Its the same as in the "fat kids" topic. Parents wont take the blame that its their own fault for feeding thier kids mcdonalds everyday that they are fat. Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12
March 17, 200620 yr what an idiot..... don't forget that they never said he sued himself successfully
March 17, 200620 yr It's not a sad moment for us, infact i find it quite sodding hilarious. His tw*tting fault, his tw*tting loss :D
March 17, 200620 yr It's not a sad moment for us, infact i find it quite sodding hilarious. His tw*tting fault, his tw*tting loss :DWin or lose he'll have to pay court costs. what a pleb lol Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12
March 17, 200620 yr Wasn't there some man who sued himself before? That guy, who thought the manufacturing of Mars involved child-labour, so he ate a Mars and sued himself for eating a mars manufactured by children or something. Atleast, I read that somewhere, but I can't find anything about it. Does this sound familiar to somebody else? Or am I dreaming? :? Signature by Maurice SendakWhen the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, that's amore!
March 17, 200620 yr Well, I could understand if he was schizophrenic, but... This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you.
March 18, 200620 yr that just makes me sad. :? what an idiot Listen to the mighty words of Bloodredsword. Tip it MGC Xbox live leader board!
March 18, 200620 yr He's a Californian. What else can you expect?Actually he's just one of the many individuals in the world that believe they can sue for almost anything. Not all Californians are that idiotic. Adventurer's Log || YouTube || Facebook || Tip.it Times Work || Wanna Join the Editorial Panel?Maxed Out 01 October 2012 PDT
March 18, 200620 yr hmmm if you can get away with that. Endless possibilitys :P Wow - Zuu - Lvl 55 Destructo Lock - Neptulon Rattus Jr - Skill totaler Nub ( Zuu's Back) Archer003 - 92 80 99 92hp Rsc trained
March 19, 200620 yr In my opinion he is just doing that to appear a bit, but as said, winning or loosing, he'll have to pay... Just being the Mr. Nice Guy and sueing himself... ~komodo
March 19, 200620 yr This is weirder than that guy who insured his cigars against fire... Hehe, I have to admit that was pretty smart. I think he's an arsehole for doing so, but I have to admit it was pretty smart. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you.
March 21, 200620 yr Hunny, I got some good news and bad news. Bad news, I'm sueing you. What!? What's the good news then? I just saved 15% on car insurance by using Geico. (What a knee slapper. Har-Har!) HQ AND SPT BNBRIG CO.Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune.PFC/USMC/060310-Current
March 21, 200620 yr This is weirder than that guy who insured his cigars against fire... Hehe, I have to admit that was pretty smart. I think he's an arsehole for doing so, but I have to admit it was pretty smart. I suck :( http://snopes.com/crime/clever/cigarson.asp Claim: A cigar aficionado insures his stogies against fire, then tries to collect from his insurance company after he smokes them. Status: False This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you.
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