Diabetic women suing over a pedicure… $67,000
June 2, 2008 by gayla
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
A diabetic women who resides in Melbourne Florida is suing a manicure shop for over $67,000 and the loss of 2 of her toes. Lynn Hulland was always specific about her having diabetes and that they were not to use a razor and to be careful with her skin.
A non-English speaking nail technician, who had been told by the manager that she couldn’t use a razor, instead pulled out a sanding tool — used to refill acrylic nails on the hands — to clean the skin on Hulland’s toes, cutting her in the process, according to the suit. The cut became infected, turning the fourth toe on Hulland’s right foot red and swollen, slowly spreading to her third toe. Hulland was hospitalized for 17 days — during which time doctors amputated both toes, Cacciatore said.
What do you think? Is it something to sue over or is it your own darn fault for getting a pedicure knowing you have diabetes and compromised healing?
via Local 6.com
My feeling are that both parties have some responabily here. 1st is the patron yes she knew that her risks were. 2nd the salon I feel that the employees should have to speak english to avoid just this type of problems. So I think that the salon should pay for half of the medical bills that then places responsablity on them both.