KFC ordered to pay £5m to girl

**Spacebunny** · 04-27-12 at 09:54 AM

Fast-food chain KFC has been ordered to pay A$8m (£5m) in damages to the family of an Australian girl who was left severely brain damaged and in a wheelchair after being poisoned by a chicken meal.

In 2005, Monika Samaan, then seven, her parents and her brother were admitted to hospital with salmonella poisoning after eating a "Twister" chicken wrap at a KFC restaurant near Sydney.

KFC, owned by Yum! Brands, said it was a tragic case but was "deeply disappointed and surprised by the decision" and would appeal against it.

Last week, a New South Wales supreme court judge ruled in favour of the family, saying KFC had breached its duty of care to the girl. On Friday, it awarded the family A$8m in damages, as well as court costs.

Australian media quoted their lawyer, George Vlahakis, as saying Monika's illness had "exhausted the very limited resources of the family".

"The compensation ordered is very much needed," Vlahakis said.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/27/kfc-ordered-pay-girl-poisoned

**Spacebunny** · 04-27-12 at 09:56 AM

I cannot believe that the trial took 7 years... :(
Poor kid..

**CyberKingdom** · 04-27-12 at 09:56 AM

Throw her out and get a new one, now you're 8 million dollars richer!

**Omega_Prime** · 04-27-12 at 09:56 AM

If legit, I should bloody well think so especially considering (I assume), health care is like USA. No wallet or insurance then be gone with you.

**L1b3rta** · 04-27-12 at 11:01 AM

Nice amount of money, but I bet the girl would rather have her life back.

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime

If legit, I should bloody well think so especially considering (I assume), health care is like USA. No wallet or insurance then be gone with you.

Australia, New South Wales

**Omega_Prime** · 04-27-12 at 11:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime

If legit, I should bloody well think so especially considering (I assume), health care is like USA. No wallet or insurance then be gone with you.

Quote: Originally Posted by L1b3rta

Australia, New South Wales

As in, you go to a hospital and they will be looking for your wallet before helping you

Narubxan · 04-27-12 at 11:20 AM

Took them long enough... but doesnt nearly fix the horrible thing that happened.

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KFC, owned by Yum! Brands, said it was a tragic case but was "deeply disappointed and surprised by the decision" and would appeal against it.

Just for that they should pay double :S wtf? they make than that in two days and play hard to catch? :S they just short of killed someone (worst actually)

m1976ali · 04-27-12 at 11:25 AM

No more KFC for me

**ItalicPixels** · 04-27-12 at 11:32 AM

Thats horrible!

**googleisyourfriend** · 04-27-12 at 11:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime

As in, you go to a hospital and they will be looking for your wallet before helping you

Health care is free here for the most part, nothing like the US.

**Visual_Paradox** · 04-27-12 at 11:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spacebunny

I cannot believe that the trial took 7 years... :(
Poor kid..

im surprised it didnt take longer...things like that always drag out as long as possible.

**L1b3rta** · 04-27-12 at 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime

As in, you go to a hospital and they will be looking for your wallet before helping you

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National health policy

Health care in Australia is universal. The federal government pays a large percentage of the cost of services in public hospitals.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Australia

whitewolfgs · 04-27-12 at 02:12 PM

I'm sure her family would rather have their daughter healthy than the money. And I'm sure that poor girl would rather have her life back. Yet KFC is "surprised" by the order to pay? I bet they're just upset because there was such good documentation of it and they couldn't weasel out of it. It's not like it's going to break their bank...heck, it's probably not even going to put a dent in their earnings for this year alone.

dannie9 · 04-27-12 at 02:20 PM

they should stop wasting time with that appeal and just pay the damn family.

04-27-12 at 01:43 PM	#12
L1b3rta Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6,003	Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime As in, you go to a hospital and they will be looking for your wallet before helping you Quote: National health policy Health care in Australia is universal. The federal government pays a large percentage of the cost of services in public hospitals. Code: Select All http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care_in_Australia

04-27-12 at 09:56 AM	#2
Spacebunny Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 236	I cannot believe that the trial took 7 years... :( Poor kid..

04-27-12 at 09:56 AM	#3
CyberKingdom Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,106	Throw her out and get a new one, now you're 8 million dollars richer!

04-27-12 at 09:56 AM	#4
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,570	If legit, I should bloody well think so especially considering (I assume), health care is like USA. No wallet or insurance then be gone with you.

04-27-12 at 11:01 AM	#5
L1b3rta Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6,003	Nice amount of money, but I bet the girl would rather have her life back. Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime If legit, I should bloody well think so especially considering (I assume), health care is like USA. No wallet or insurance then be gone with you. Australia, New South Wales

04-27-12 at 11:12 AM	#6
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,570	Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime If legit, I should bloody well think so especially considering (I assume), health care is like USA. No wallet or insurance then be gone with you. Quote: Originally Posted by L1b3rta Australia, New South Wales As in, you go to a hospital and they will be looking for your wallet before helping you

04-27-12 at 11:20 AM	#7
Narubxan Master Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in the Twilight Posts: 1,063	Took them long enough... but doesnt nearly fix the horrible thing that happened. Quote: KFC, owned by Yum! Brands, said it was a tragic case but was "deeply disappointed and surprised by the decision" and would appeal against it. Just for that they should pay double :S wtf? they make than that in two days and play hard to catch? :S they just short of killed someone (worst actually)

04-27-12 at 11:25 AM	#8
m1976ali Newcomer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Minnesota,USA Posts: 54	No more KFC for me

04-27-12 at 11:32 AM	#9
ItalicPixels Elite Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Italic Ocean Posts: 2,191	Thats horrible!

04-27-12 at 11:37 AM	#10
googleisyourfriend Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pandora Posts: 327	Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_Prime As in, you go to a hospital and they will be looking for your wallet before helping you Health care is free here for the most part, nothing like the US.

04-27-12 at 11:41 AM	#11
Visual_Paradox Professional Russian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Пулковское Posts: 2,056	Quote: Originally Posted by Spacebunny I cannot believe that the trial took 7 years... :( Poor kid.. im surprised it didnt take longer...things like that always drag out as long as possible.

04-27-12 at 02:12 PM	#13
whitewolfgs Novice Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 148	I'm sure her family would rather have their daughter healthy than the money. And I'm sure that poor girl would rather have her life back. Yet KFC is "surprised" by the order to pay? I bet they're just upset because there was such good documentation of it and they couldn't weasel out of it. It's not like it's going to break their bank...heck, it's probably not even going to put a dent in their earnings for this year alone.

04-27-12 at 02:20 PM	#14
dannie9 Expert Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 645	they should stop wasting time with that appeal and just pay the damn family.