Comments on: Tasered Grandpa Sues Hospital

Ohio Man, 67, Claims Guards Got Outraged Over What He Meant As Joke

[shoebox119]

OMG that man is 67 years old. I just watched the tape...hands down he should win!! If not then we have a huge problem with our justice system!!

Posted by luvNY at 10:21 AM : Jul 25, 2008


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Of course he''ll win... he''s white. Our justice system works well for them, but just ask any person of color.

[merlgrey]

sue the ever living *** out of the hospital.

then sue them personally.

it seems to be the only defense against the loose fingered taser patrols these days.

[aldon61]

I don''t think there''s any amount of compensation that''s adequate for what this man endured. I only hope that there are criminal trials ahead for the pair of thugs that worked this man over. For heavens sake, let this one be heard by a jury!

[azcagirl]

I think his comment was rude. I would be annoyed if someone said that to me joking or not. I don''t think he needed to be tased for saying that, however I wasn''t there so I can''t be sure that was all that happened. The guards side of the story is still not heard. Just because he is older and has Rev. in front of his name doesn''t mean he is honest, in my experience it''s just the opposite.

[luvny-2009]

OMG that man is 67 years old. I just watched the tape...hands down he should win!! If not then we have a huge problem with our justice system!!

[soldat44]

Summed up quite nicely Toldyouso12. Thanks.

[toldyouso12]

"Poisson is seeking punitive damages of an unspecified amount, along with damages for pain, suffering, medical expenses and lost income. The lawsuit also says the hospital doesn''t train its security personnel properly."

1. Poisson needs to realize that the time of "kidding around" even verbally with people who have weapons of any sort is long gone

2. The hospital should also be sued for lying and trying to cover for their guards

3. At no point should anything or anyone be taken off camera or out of a building to deal with as this is a clear indication they are trying to do something illegal or contrary to rules outside of surveillance.

4. The hospital should not be sued simply for failure to train their guards--by virtue of how they were allowed to act, they should also be sued for failing to monitor and screen the guards.

Giving people the legitimate means to harm others as part of their job is a very dangerous thing--companies must make sure those they give that power to would act appropriately at all times and not abuse that power.

Finally, Poisson should ask for a jury trial. Most of the public is tired of all this excess "tazing" for stupid reasons, that involve no criminal activity.