skymama 35 #51 October 11, 2007 Columnist, Mike Thomas is chiming in now. He also wrote this in his blog: QuoteAttorney John Morgan outraged by Casselberry lawsuit Just got this e-mail from him... When Florida's best known personal injury attorney blasts a personal injury laswuit, you know the case has problems. Morgan sent a note this morning about the column I wrote on Police Sgt. Andrea Eichhorn filing a lawsuit against a family because she slipped on a water puddle responding to the near drowning of a baby. Here's what he had to say: "How can I give money to that family. I have urged the Florida Trial Lawyers to expell that guy (Eichhorn's attorney) from membership. This will be national.'' She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #52 October 11, 2007 Holy shit... me thinks this is gonna get really nasty..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #53 October 11, 2007 I can't believe she is suing. Unbelievable. On another note, this is why I will never have a pool with little ones around. The risk is just too great and they can sneak away that fast. http://www.safestart.cc/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #54 October 11, 2007 Quote Thank GOD he was family. I surely would have expected a lawsuit from anyone else. Wow, that's a pretty bleak look at our society, if you would EXPECT a lawsuit from a friend who falls in your house. What a bunch of pussies we are. Falling down, oh no. I was in a hurry the other day running through my kitchen wearing socks and tried to take a turn and ate it, hard. I fell flat on my side, and my girlfriend laughed her ass off. I'm still alive and kickin. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #55 October 11, 2007 I thought the same thing after seeing numerous kids in Florida drown...we have LOTS of pools here. You can't always prevent your kids from wandering into someone else's pool. Teach them to float as infants, swim ASAP thereafter. Red Cross or YMCA offer amazing programs for lil ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #56 October 11, 2007 QuoteTeach them to float as infants, swim ASAP thereafter. Red Cross or YMCA offer amazing programs for lil ones. Already done. See my link in previous post. I live in Orlando as well and between the lakes and the pools someone is bound to get wet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #57 October 11, 2007 yea...I followed your link after my response...I'm backwards that way sometimes. I initially got the impression you were against pools in general. Do you teach there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #58 October 11, 2007 I just don't think that "kids can wander off" is good enough. If you have a pool (hell even if you don't) it is YOUR resposibility to know where your toddler is at all times. The mother is getting off to easy by saying shit happens.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #59 October 11, 2007 No--definitely not against pools. I would just worry constantly about the babies so it's just not worth it to me. If I didn't have little ones I would love to have one. Quote Do you teach there? No, but I am a member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #60 October 11, 2007 I have always thought of myself as an overly protective parent...I've never "let" my kids out of my sight...but a time or two in public when you just turn your head and they're gone...it happens Rick. Especially with more than one kid I would agree with you than having a pool adds immeasuably to your responsibility though...God does it ever. Those damn retention ponds on every corner are a bit much as well. We USED to be able to play in the neighborhood as kids... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwelborn 0 #61 October 11, 2007 Things like this chip away at the already damaged reputation of law enforcement in general. Sadly, things will only get worse. Law enforcement agencies across the country are lowering their hiring standards. The pool of truly qualified applicants to police departments is shrinking. The low pay, poor benefits, terrible work hours, and ever increasing risk of being killed, injured, and/or dragged through the mud on television are not very attractive. Therefore, departments are resorting to hiring people who aren't qualified enough to get a better deal elsewhere. If you don't want less qualified (and possibly less ethical) cops, let your state, county, and city officials know. I hope the majority will push to keep standards high, even if it means spending more to attract the right people. Rant over. JimThe supreme irony of life is that hardly anyone gets out of it alive. Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #62 October 11, 2007 Quote I have always thought of myself as an overly protective parent...I've never "let" my kids out of my sight...but a time or two in public when you just turn your head and they're gone...it happens Rick. Especially with more than one kid I would agree with you than having a pool adds immeasuably to your responsibility though...God does it ever. Those damn retention ponds on every corner are a bit much as well. We USED to be able to play in the neighborhood as kids... ------------------------------------------------------------ I just cannot agree. When Dom was born Deb quit her job to stay home with him. When he was as young as this poor kid that went into the pool you better believe he was never unsupervised. After all he was only 1 year old. We are not talking about a 4 or 5 year old here. A 1 yr old should always be supervised. edited to add: sorry to get all SC on you I am just tired of the news talking about this poor mother what about the poor kid that she was supposed to be watching.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #63 October 11, 2007 CNN says ... LAWSUIT DROPPED!!!!!! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #64 October 11, 2007 that's not what they're reporting locally... Local TV she's outta there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #65 October 11, 2007 The on-line vote indicates that a lot of folk were not at all happy with her. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #66 October 11, 2007 Any half decent judge would thrown that shit out and fine the cop for wasting the courts time. what a bunch of shit.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #67 October 11, 2007 That's awesome!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #68 December 6, 2007 Update: Casselberry officer fired after suing injured boy's family "Two months ago, after hundreds of people from across the country voiced their outrage, Casselberry police Sgt. Andrea Eichhorn dropped her lawsuit against the family of tiny, brain-damaged Joey Cosmillo. It wasn't enough to save her job. On Tuesday, the Casselberry Police Department fired her..."Full story: Here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #69 December 6, 2007 wow....im speechless. so basically to stay out of trouble we better not call the cops. that cop is an asshole. f'in rednecks7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #70 December 6, 2007 that is awesome! She got what she deserved! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #71 December 6, 2007 Quote that is awesome! She got what she deserved! Yeah, good riddance, what a douchebag... lump her in the same shithole with that judge suing the cleaners for millions over a lost pair of pants... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #72 December 6, 2007 Thanks for posting the update. Sometimes there is justice in the world.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #73 December 6, 2007 Quote No--definitely not against pools. I would just worry constantly about the babies so it's just not worth it to me. If I didn't have little ones I would love to have one. Quote Do you teach there? No, but I am a member. Have you thought about teaching your kids to be water safe? http://www.infantswim.com/ There's a couple of little ones who have gone through this program here, and they're amazing to watch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #74 December 6, 2007 Quote Quote No--definitely not against pools. I would just worry constantly about the babies so it's just not worth it to me. If I didn't have little ones I would love to have one. Quote Do you teach there? No, but I am a member. Have you thought about teaching your kids to be water safe? http://www.infantswim.com/ There's a couple of little ones who have gone through this program here, and they're amazing to watch! I've seen that before, it truly is amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #75 December 6, 2007 Quote Have you thought about teaching your kids to be water safe? I have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
