Karma strikes again!

[Bernard_Monsha]

It is things like this that give me hope for humanity.


Judge who sued over pants loses job (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071114/ap_on_fe_st/67_million_pants)

WASHINGTON - A judge who lost a $54 million lawsuit against his dry cleaner over a pair of missing pants has lost his job, District of Columbia officials said.

Roy Pearson's term as an administrative law judge expired May 2 and the D.C. Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges has voted not to reappoint him, Lisa Coleman, the city's general counsel, wrote Nov. 8 in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from The Associated Press.

Pearson was one of about 30 judges who worked in the Office of Administrative Hearings, which handles disputes involving city agencies. He had held his position for two years.

The Washington Post and The (Washington) Examiner, citing sources familiar with the case, reported the commission's decision last month.

Pearson's lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court claimed Custom Cleaners, owned by South Korean immigrants, did not live up to Pearson's expectations of "Satisfaction Guaranteed," as advertised in store windows.

Pearson demanded repayment for the lost pants, as well as damages for inconvenience, mental anguish and attorney's fees for representing himself. He calculated his losses initially at $67 million but lowered his request to $54 million.

Pearson did not immediately respond to an e-mail from The Associated Press requesting comment.

[Leader Desslock]

Ah, it's beautiful to see Karma take action in one's own lifetime, isn't it?

[Bernard_Monsha]

Why can't Court TV cover this


Trial

On June 12, 2007, the trial began. Pearson broke down in tears during an explanation about his frustration after losing his pants, and a short recess had to be declared

I would pay money to see a man have a nervous breakdown over his slacks.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Wow. Number one; that is way too much money to sue someone over for a pair of slacks. It may be the principle, but like why fifty-four million dollars? Thats outrageous. People seem to sue over the most frivolous things nowadays.

"Hey! My washing-machine ate one of my socks!"

BAM! Lawsuit.

[GreatNekoKoneko]

...karma. ain't that a *****.

[{NG}Fidel]

Im glad I read he only served two years.
If I read something like "served 15 years on the bench" I would have been kinda pissed such an idiot had lasted so long.

[Talon]

Sounds like the judge from Phoenix Wright in terms of intelligence.

Haha, but this guy really exists... oh wow.

[guyverfanboy]

Why can't Court TV cover this

I would pay money to see a man have a nervous breakdown over his slacks.

I don't understand how a man can cry over losing pants? o_O I mean he makes er... made enough to buy another pair!

[Ikari Warrior]

I don't understand how a man can cry over losing pants?
Especially with a woman in the room :shifty:

I'd heard about this on my local news. Glad the a-hole got what was coming to him.

[Jabberwock]

I don't know...

When I first heard about the pants case, I thought it rather ludicrous.

Upon further examination, however, the only crime this man committed was an act of unveiled opportunism. Isn't that the American way?

Also, I cannot quite sympathize with anyone who "guarantees satisfaction". Hell, for a long time, I remember requesting McDonald's employees to smile when they served me b/c of the sign advertised behind them: "Served with a smile."

So, yes, Pearson received his come-uppins, but I'd like a bit more culpability in business (small and corporate alike) claims.

[Ikari Warrior]

So, yes, Pearson received his come-uppins, but I'd like a bit more culpability in business (small and corporate alike) claims.
Culpability, sure. You lost my pants when I took them to you to be cleaned? You owe me a new pair of the same style, of equal or greater value as is necessary.

50-some-odd million dollars worth of culpability is BS. I'd say anything more than $300 is excessive. It's not like he went through that much trauma because they lost his pants.

[CrossboneGundam]

I'd call that common sense or inevitability rather than karma. If karma were at work here, the douche'd be sued and lose to the drycleaners he sued and have to pay them $54 million.

And to certain posters, it's "comeuppance," not "come-uppins."

[Tidusauron12]

I'd call that common sense or inevitability rather than karma. If karma were at work here, the douche'd be sued and lose to the drycleaners he sued and have to pay them $54 million.



Same here. I don't think karma is appropriate either... I mean... well, read the article... the guy had it coming, literally.

[Ikari Warrior]

I'd call that common sense or inevitability rather than karma. If karma were at work here, the douche'd be sued and lose to the drycleaners he sued and have to pay them $54 million.
The sad irony here is that even though the judge lost the lawsuit, the drycleaners ended up shutting down to pay their legal fees :(
And to certain posters, it's "comeuppance," not "come-uppins."
I'm pretty sure he wrote it that way on purpose.

[Jabberwock]

Culpability, sure. You lost my pants when I took them to you to be cleaned? You owe me a new pair of the same style, of equal or greater value as is necessary.

50-some-odd million dollars worth of culpability is BS. I'd say anything more than $300 is excessive. It's not like he went through that much trauma because they lost his pants.

That's just it, though, isn't it? I don't think copious amounts of money for reparations to people who cry foul at some of the dumbest things imaginable is fair, either, but it happens.

I think Mr. Pearson was just looking to make a quick buck. And, for what's it's worth, who isn't? :P Though I'll admit he doesn't have much discretion when choosing the targets of such sensationalism. Seriously, how much legitimate money will a Korean immigrant have anyway?

As for my come-uppins, I'm glad the grammar nazis are still keeping an eye out. The irony, however, is the ignorance of the more insidious errors in my post. :(

America will only ever keep their eyes on the most obvious cases of abuse. Pearson might as well be an iconic figure for our times.

[{NG}Fidel]

America will only ever keep their eyes on the most obvious cases of abuse. Pearson might as well be an iconic figure for our times.

I really, really, really like that.

[Haro!]

Seriously, how much legitimate money will a Korean immigrant have anyway?

As a fellow Asian, you should know that ALL Koreans are rich. Its scientifically proven.