Comments for The Pittsburgh Housewife

Comment on Suing the zoo by Heather

Heather — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:39:35 +0000

I agree. The zoo’s lawyer is going to rip that woman to shreds… and s/he should.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:28:59 +0000

What has me scratching my head is that they are suing for $300,000. In the grand scheme of things, that is not very much. Why even bother? By the time their ambulance chaser deducts his 40%, it doesn’t seem like it will be worth it. Can you imagine what the lawyer for the zoo is going to do to that mother when he gets her on the stand? To my way of thinking, no amount of money would be worth reliving that terrible time.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Heather

Heather — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:08:38 +0000

It’s awful that they can do this. There are signs and fences to prevent things like that from happening. I don’t understand how they can even think that the zoo is at fault for the woman’s irresponsibility and stupidity. It’s despicable that this is even going to court.

Comment on Suing the zoo by td77

td77 — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:11 +0000

This is absolutely shameful but will not be successful. The Zoo filed charges against the woman after the incident to basically protect themselves from this kind of lawsuit but the DA did not want to pursue them.
Their basic defense is the zoo did not make the exhibit safe enough and other parents lifted their kids on the railing during the day. So basically because other parents disobeyed the rules the zoo should have forseen that this child would have been dropped and fell into the pit.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Heather

Heather — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:39:40 +0000

It’s awful to think that someone would do it for the cash. It’s horrible to think that they would use their sons death in such a way. I hope that’s not the case…but why else sue? I can’t help but wonder if it’s too late for the police to charge this woman. It’s a shame they didn’t when it first happened.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Joe

Joe — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:37:49 +0000

Heather, you are absolutely correct in that it is not the fault of the zoo. All these people want is to cash in on their son’s death and live in style the rest of their lives after she did something that she should have been jailed for. I too have been to the zoo many times and never had a problem because like you I follow the rules.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Heather

Heather — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:36 +0000

Precisely, Jeremy. Nobody wants to be held accountable. They want to make others look like the bad guy. I still think the woman should have been charged with neglect or involuntary manslaughter. She didn’t mean for it to happen…but in the end she caused the death of her child.

I really hope the zoo counter sues her.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Jeremy Cid

Jeremy Cid — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:57:48 +0000

Well said Madam! Well said. People disgust me nowadays. I’m losin all hope for humanity. If more people would take and/or be held accountable for their actions, the world wouldn’t be in the state it’s in.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Heather

Heather — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:40 +0000

That or you’re going to have to sign waivers just to see a damned dolphin. It’s people like this family that tend to ruin everything for everyone. They make a mistake and instead of accepting the fact it was their fault they’ll blame the closest person or organization.

Comment on Suing the zoo by Barb (@thebitchdesk)

Barb (@thebitchdesk) — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:36:19 +0000

I just read the PG article too. TOTALLY ridiculous that the family feels it is the zoo’s fault. It’s getting to the point that these types of places are going to have to require their guests to a Common Sense test before selling them a ticket!