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my first opportunity to sue a company

CooktasticoCooktastico Member Posts: 599
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so, i guess i have the opportunity to sue a company, but the question is, would it be worth it?

i've been planning on going into the air force for a while, so i was going to get lasic surgery to fix my eyeballs this coming summer. a few months ago i went to target to get new contacts and they gave me some generic brand contact solution with them. i used the generic stuff for a while and then my eyes started drying out all the time.

a few weeks ago i switched to normal solution but my eyes didn't really get better and i noticed the vision decreased in my right eye. i went to the doctor and she said i had some deposits on my cornea which was my eyes defence to something it believed to be toxic. the toxic stuff was that contact solution.

so now i have this stuff on my right eye that causes me to have huge light halos and not be able to see as well. also, i can't wear contacts for up to a year and i can't get lasic which Fs my airforce plans in the A. i also didn't own glasses so i had to go out and spend 400 bucks to get a pair since i can't wear contacts anymore. should i try to sue the company that makes the contact solution?

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  • SBC3SBC3 Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 372

    Sounds like you have a good case...  I mean some one did sue Mc Donalds for their coffee being too hot and one millions...  So WHY NOT!

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  • CooktasticoCooktastico Member Posts: 599
    yea lol but this is kind of more legit than that, on the bottle there was no warning that says "caution this will mess up your eyes" which isn't really assumed either.
  • JelloB2000JelloB2000 Member CommonPosts: 1,848

    Originally posted by SBC3
    Sounds like you have a good case... I mean some one did sue Mc Donalds for their coffee being too hot and one millions... So WHY NOT!
    Know the Facts: The McDonalds Coffee Case Short version: "The parties eventually entered into a secret settlement which has never been revealed to the public"
  • Aison2Aison2 Member CommonPosts: 624
    if the stuff wrecked your eyes
    you better take revenge and wreck their purse

    question is can you really prove it? if so go for it!




    edit: reminded myself

    its common that medical stuff has always like 2% become x from it 0,5% are totally finished if they take it
    -might be also something like this, its normally written in the package leaflet

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  • XeximaXexima Member UncommonPosts: 2,698
    I would just get take enough to compensate for the another surgery or whatever it is you would have to do to fix it, and maybe a little fun money :)


  • PyscoJuggaloPyscoJuggalo Member UncommonPosts: 1,114
    Talk to a litigator.  Sounds serious to me.

    Also see a few more doctors for differing opinions and evidence.



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  • daeandordaeandor Member UncommonPosts: 2,695
    Although I am often against our societies fascination with litigation, I am going to say you should definately talk to a lawyer.


  • CooktasticoCooktastico Member Posts: 599
    yea i think i'm going to, it kinda ruined my AF plans and made me get glasses that i really didn't have 400 bucks to blow on at the time.


  • olddaddyolddaddy Member Posts: 3,356
    Sounds like from your financial situation you will have to talk a lawyer into taking the case on a contingency basis. First, check the internet under the name of the manufacturer and see if there is a class action lawsuit, if it happened to you it may have happened to others. If there is a class action lawsuit, or any other legal action, contact that lawfirm and see if you can join in on the litigation. If not, set up an appointment with an attorney close by you, one who offers free initial consultations. They will tell you if you have a good case, and advise you how to proceed. Watch that you don't get put on the line monetarily for the attorney fees, and keep in mind most attorneys will litigate that the sky is green and the grass is blue for the right price. And it would be you that would be paying that price.
  • seabass2003seabass2003 Member Posts: 4,144
    Go for it and send a little extra my way please. Been having some bad luck.image

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  • BababooeyBababooey Member Posts: 322
    Originally posted by PyscoJuggalo
    Talk to a litigator.  Sounds serious to me.

    Also see a few more doctors for differing opinions and evidence.
    Indeed, something as important as your eyes shouldn't just be ignored, especially when you could've easily gone blind.


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  • demonicdemondemonicdemon Member Posts: 150
    i say go for it your eyes  are important and you got a good case.




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  • CowinspaceCowinspace Member Posts: 671
    I would consult a lawyer first, but it seems pretty straight forward. On top of that you may save others from the same situation.


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  • CooktasticoCooktastico Member Posts: 599
    yep today i'm gonna search the internet and see if there is a class action against them and if not i'm going to call them and see if they have ever had any complaints like this before. after that, my uncle is a retired lawyer so i'll probably get ahold of him.
  • EnigmaEnigma Member UncommonPosts: 11,384
    If you can prove without a reasonable doubt that the solution damaged your eyes, I would say go for it

    However, be prepared to try to "prove it."  It's harder than one may think



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  • Rikimaru_XRikimaru_X Member UncommonPosts: 11,718
    I plan on going in the Air Force too. Well if you want to sue, so for an ammount that will set you for the damage done to your eye. I would say about 5k (just a guess). Do some research and get as much info as possible before you decide weather to sue or not. 


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  • hazmatshazmats Member Posts: 1,081

    no side effects listed on the bottle?

  • CooktasticoCooktastico Member Posts: 599


    Originally posted by hazmats

    no side effects listed on the bottle?

    nope
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