But its not about the money....

Hammer · 08-29-2002, 03:56 PM

More crap from CNN...

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A couple sued Air Canada for $5 million, claiming the airline lost their tabby cat during a flight from Canada to California.

Andrew Wysotski and Lori Learmont, formerly of Oshawa, Ontario, traveled to San Francisco with their 15-year-old cat, **, and four other cats last August.

They claim Air Canada, its cargo-handling company and San Francisco International Airport personnel are guilty of negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress, fraud and false advertising.

"It's not about the money," Wysotski said. "It's more the attention to the problem than the money."

The August 16 filing in Superior Court said the couple got airline-approved plastic crates for the cats before they boarded the flight at Pearson International Airport, outside Toronto, Canada.

Upon arrival in San Francisco, **'s crate had a large hole in a corner, the front door was broken and open, and the cat was gone, the claim said.

An Air Canada spokeswoman said that because of pending litigation, it "will confine its comments to legal proceedings."

The couple's attorney is David Blatte, an animal rights lawyer who represented a couple in their fight to save Hera, one of two dogs that attacked and killed a woman in front of her San Francisco apartment.

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One cat = a cool 5 Mil....

But Remember... It's not about the money....

tireburner163 · 08-29-2002, 07:55 PM

Some people should be draged into the street and shot.

95mustanggt · 08-29-2002, 08:55 PM

$5 MILLION USD??!!! That'll kill Air Canada! That don't have money like that. j/k...

Air Canada sucks, they have the poorest service in North America, the worst record for losing bagage (They've lost my bag 20% of the times I've flown with them!).

I would like to see the day they open Canadian Skies to American Based Airlines.

People who sue for dumb things like this should be sent to some deserted Island....near Greenland.

The Deuce · 08-29-2002, 08:59 PM

That's ridiculous. Pay them 5 million in Canadian dollars. Heck, I think I can give you that right now if you can break my USD $20.

Sorry Cam, I just had too.

jj_jonathon · 08-29-2002, 11:55 PM

they did lose their 15 year old cat though! thats horrible! losing your tshirts and underwear is one thing, but the cat is a part of the family...5million is a bit steep tho, but its incredible low compared to what hot coffee goes for, isnt it? (i think....)

69fastback · 08-30-2002, 04:39 AM

5 million for a cat

That is insane. Those people really need to get checked out by mental health.

Mach 1 · 08-30-2002, 05:08 AM

The most ridiculous thing about all of this is that they will probably win the 5 million. Then who looks like the stupid ones?

95mustanggt · 08-30-2002, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
Sorry Cam, I just had too.

LOL, I know, I know, my countries dollar sucks bobo. I used to live in the US, I know all about it.

The worst part was that If I walked into my bank in Dallas with Mexican Pesos I could probably get them changed. I walked in with some Canadian money and they looked at me and said sorry sir, we don't take that kind of money. I mean, Geez I what do they think I did, pull it out of a monopoly game??

cyberstang5.0 · 08-30-2002, 07:17 AM

Ppl are only alive because it's illegal to kill them

Mr 5 0 · 08-30-2002, 08:16 AM

If it's not about the money then I'm sure that whatever these people end up getting (the airline will settle out of court) they'll immediately turn over to a worthy charity.

I'm sure.

I really am.

After all, it's not about the money.

My father used to say that when someone claims "It's not about the money, it's the principle" - it's about the money. Not an original thought but still true. This story proves it.

LxMustangRacer · 08-30-2002, 09:20 AM

The cat's 15 years old, so wouldn't it have died soon anyways. (how long do cats live for?)

jj_jonathon · 08-30-2002, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cyberstang5.0
Ppl are only alive because it's illegal to kill them

canadians? lol

joe4speed · 08-30-2002, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr 5 0
If it's not about the money then I'm sure that whatever these people end up getting (the airline will settle out of court) they'll immediately turn over to a worthy charity.

I'm sure.

I really am.

After all, it's not about the money.

My father used to say that when someone claims "It's not about the money, it's the principle" - it's about the money. Not an original thought but still true. This story proves it.

LOL I'm sure too!!
It just can't be about the money!

08-29-2002, 03:56 PM	#1
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	But its not about the money.... More crap from CNN... -------------------------------------------------------- A couple sued Air Canada for $5 million, claiming the airline lost their tabby cat during a flight from Canada to California. Andrew Wysotski and Lori Learmont, formerly of Oshawa, Ontario, traveled to San Francisco with their 15-year-old cat, , and four other cats last August. They claim Air Canada, its cargo-handling company and San Francisco International Airport personnel are guilty of negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress, fraud and false advertising. "It's not about the money," Wysotski said. "It's more the attention to the problem than the money." The August 16 filing in Superior Court said the couple got airline-approved plastic crates for the cats before they boarded the flight at Pearson International Airport, outside Toronto, Canada. Upon arrival in San Francisco, 's crate had a large hole in a corner, the front door was broken and open, and the cat was gone, the claim said. An Air Canada spokeswoman said that because of pending litigation, it "will confine its comments to legal proceedings." The couple's attorney is David Blatte, an animal rights lawyer who represented a couple in their fight to save Hera, one of two dogs that attacked and killed a woman in front of her San Francisco apartment. -------------------------------------------------- One cat = a cool 5 Mil.... But Remember... It's not about the money.... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

08-29-2002, 07:55 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Some people should be draged into the street and shot. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-29-2002, 08:55 PM	#3
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	$5 MILLION USD??!!! That'll kill Air Canada! That don't have money like that. j/k... Air Canada sucks, they have the poorest service in North America, the worst record for losing bagage (They've lost my bag 20% of the times I've flown with them!). I would like to see the day they open Canadian Skies to American Based Airlines. People who sue for dumb things like this should be sent to some deserted Island....near Greenland. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

08-29-2002, 08:59 PM	#4
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	That's ridiculous. Pay them 5 million in Canadian dollars. Heck, I think I can give you that right now if you can break my USD $20. Sorry Cam, I just had too. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-29-2002, 11:55 PM	#5
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	they did lose their 15 year old cat though! thats horrible! losing your tshirts and underwear is one thing, but the cat is a part of the family...5million is a bit steep tho, but its incredible low compared to what hot coffee goes for, isnt it? (i think....) __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

08-30-2002, 04:39 AM	#6
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	5 million for a cat That is insane. Those people really need to get checked out by mental health.

08-30-2002, 05:08 AM	#7
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	The most ridiculous thing about all of this is that they will probably win the 5 million. Then who looks like the stupid ones? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

08-30-2002, 07:17 AM	#9
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Ppl are only alive because it's illegal to kill them

08-30-2002, 08:16 AM	#10
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Five million dollar feline If it's not about the money then I'm sure that whatever these people end up getting (the airline will settle out of court) they'll immediately turn over to a worthy charity. I'm sure. I really am. After all, it's not about the money. My father used to say that when someone claims "It's not about the money, it's the principle" - it's about the money. Not an original thought but still true. This story proves it.

08-30-2002, 09:20 AM	#11
LxMustangRacer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Allendale, Mi Posts: 137	The cat's 15 years old, so wouldn't it have died soon anyways. (how long do cats live for?) __________________ 1994 Mustang GT Convertible

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