Stung By Stonefish, Man Sues Sentosa
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There must be a reason why there isnt any policy that covers mosquito bites?
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nothing to do with sentosa as far they are concerned.Originally posted by the Bear:hmmm... i wonder if stonefish venom actually causes that?
i know it's a complex venom.. part of which is a neurotoxin element...
that being said, i still wonder what Sentosa has to do with his ill-fortune? -
yup.. so why is Sentosa corporation being made the plaintiff in a lawsuit?Originally posted by dragg:nothing to do with sentosa as far they are concerned.
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They can't possibily tell the stonefish, " Mr Stone Fish...Please don't swim into our lagoon as someone might step on you"Originally posted by dragg:nothing to do with sentosa as far they are concerned. -
well, if someone comes up with a recipe for some kinda outrageously expensive gourmet dish, see them disappear so bloody quickly, you'd never believe it!Originally posted by elindra:They can't possibily tell the stonefish, " Mr Stone Fish...Please don't swim into our lagoon as someone might step on you"
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Beats me.Originally posted by the Bear:hmmm... i wonder if stonefish venom actually causes that?
i know it's a complex venom.. part of which is a neurotoxin element...
that being said, i still wonder what Sentosa has to do with his ill-fortune?
Seriously, Sentosa shouldn't be held accountable for anything. That guy was just being careless for not looking out for the stonefish, and he was extremely unlucky to be stung by one and be so badly affected by it.
I pity his plight, but I have nothing but criticism for what he's doing. It's not as though the Sentosa Corporation intentionally put the stonefish there to poison him, right? It's not as if the Sentosa Corporation wanted him to get so badly injured, right?
If he wants to sue someone, then he should have taken his former employers to court or something for wrongful dismissal. Even then, it won't be a clear-cut case, as the terms of his employment contract may specify that he must be physically fit and able to do his tasks.
What on earth is he thinking? This is Singapore, not the US. Here we don't go about suing other people for dumb things like slipping and falling in a building (as they do in the US).
I expect the Sentosa Corporation's lawyer to make a motion to dismiss the case on the very first day in court, and I expect the judge to agree. -
i presume there is a underlying purpose.Originally posted by the Bear:yup.. so why is Sentosa corporation being made the plaintiff in a lawsuit?
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i think he got influenced by some ambulance chaser..
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no way is he gonna winOriginally posted by dragg:stung by stonefish in man-made beach.
how unlucky!!!
when goin into the sea all bets are off -
I dunno about Stone Fish but I do know that it's close ugly relative the Scorpion Fish can be eaten though it stings like the Stone Fish. And yes, though it's ugly, it's considered gourmetOriginally posted by the Bear:well, if someone comes up with a recipe for some kinda outrageously expensive gourmet dish, see them disappear so bloody quickly, you'd never believe it! -
Who's the guy?Originally posted by elindra:
Just so typical of someone blaming others for their own stupidity -
The stonefish actually looks pretty menacing!
Read about it and see its photo here :
http://www.barrierreefaustralia.com/the-great-barrier-reef/stonefish.htm -
a stonefish is an ugly yukky thing
it's closely related to the pretty and deadly lionfish (seen at the back of our old 10c coins)
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they are not quite an uncommon sight while diving in local waters ... if you know where to look that is ....
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Good weapon to try murder someone with. Just throw at the person's face
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Diving is something I'd love to do 'someday'. Years ago, I had a couple of dive-crazy colleagues but I didn't join them in their expeditions because it costs too damn much!Originally posted by Fatum:they are not quite an uncommon sight while diving in local waters ... if you know where to look that is .... And back then, I was earning so many times more than what I draw now.
So, looks like diving shall have to be put on the backburner for a long time more.
Darnit... why are water sports stuff always so bloody expensive?!
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they are expensive because of the toys that divers like to buy .... and because being in Singapore, we have to travel overseas to get clear waters and pristine reefs ....Originally posted by Rhonda:Diving is something I'd love to do 'someday'. Years ago, I had a couple of dive-crazy colleagues but I didn't join them in their expeditions because it costs too damn much! And back then, I was earning so many times more than what I draw now.
So, looks like diving shall have to be put on the backburner for a long time more.
Darnit... why are water sports stuff always so bloody expensive?!
however ..... I suspect Melbourne may be a bit different Rhonda ...
(though the waters will be bloody cold ....
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wanna dive around Melbourne??
don't think that can happen unless you have a dry suit or something like that which will prevent hypothermiaOriginally posted by Fatum:they are expensive because of the toys that divers like to buy .... and because being in Singapore, we have to travel overseas to get clear waters and pristine reefs ....
however ..... I suspect Melbourne may be a bit different Rhonda ...
(though the waters will be bloody cold .... ) -
wont they jsut put it under the category where they do not need to pay liek for cars they put it as act of god of soemthign cheat money oneOriginally posted by elindra:I think that goes under the Accident Insurance coverage.....I dunno they might term it as Misadventure though .....any agents out there to clarify? -
Oi, Fatum! You trying to kill me, ah?!Originally posted by the Bear:wanna dive around Melbourne??
don't think that can happen unless you have a dry suit or something like that which will prevent hypothermia -
strangely, according to Encarta, stonefish can be eaten and "are quite delicious"
click here => Rockfish
and in another site, there was a recipe for a complex-looking bouillabaise which required the fish too
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How stupid can he be?!!!
I think if he can be any more moronic, he'd sue the fish. -
Actually, pai seh, but when I was looking at this
I was thinking that it resembled that fish we eat in chi char restaurants that's fried first, then doused in sweet n sour sauce. Can't you guys see the resemblance? 
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he just want money.Originally posted by dragg:i presume there is a underlying purpose.
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[quote]Originally posted by ilovemyrolex:
How stupid can he be?!!!
I think if he can be any more moronic, he'd sue the fish.[/quote
the fish might countersue.