Thanks Perez! This is an example of why I read your website. Because not only do you fulfill my urge to gossip but you are spreading awareness of some serious issues in American society. I hope your readers spend time with the issues presented in this and other human rights stories and think in a way they haven't before.
Does anyone care that state governments do this as well when their medi-care programs? If someone paid out $X and you got a judgment for medical bills, pain and suffering, etc . . ., the person who paid the medical bills is entitled to the portion of the judgment they paid out/were responsible for.
This is a sad case. I am not sure if all health care policies say this maybe it was just a shitty one bc that is what Wal-Mart provides. That is the issue, the shitty coverage Wal-Mart gives not Wal-Mart exercising its rights under the law.
If she didn't like that provision under the plan, she could have got another one (I know no one really reads them.) However, I would assume there are better ones out there.
I hate Wal-Mart. I'm never stepping foot in one of their stores again.. even after they put every mom and pop store on Earth out of business.. I'm going to start hunting squirrels and pigeons, and grow carrots in the dirt in my front yard.
I believe in the power of the written word. Walmart has a website with a contact us button. If people boycotted this type of behavior, people like this poor woman would be able to live out there days in peace.
Perez, I know you're now doing posts about other charities, but why not START one? Start one for HER. It's sad that they had to go as far as divorce to get her the help she needs, and that STILL didn't cut it. This is someone who is being screwed by a huge company, is in a sad situation, and can't pay the bills, to no fault of her own. Use your status for some more good!
I had a similar thing happen after an accident and needed surgery twice on my neck. I felt grateful that my insurance company covered my medical bills until I could get a settlement. The family's lawyer knew from day one that the insurance would recover what they had paid out on medical bills as soon as the family settled. It is explained to you the minute you fill out forms in the doctors office and the emergency room. Why did the lawyer take over half of the settlement? Why didn't he try for a larger settlement? Probably a quick settlement so he could get his money sooner. I feel terrible for the woman but the family is looking for the deep pockets.
Wow, reading some of these comments makes me realize how many stupid people are out there. For every intelligent sounding comment there is, there's about 5 that sound like idiots.
Just remember to read the small print. And read the smallest print the most carefully.
Well, you did not see the stripperlink, but you did see this one. This one means more!!
Bad bad Wal-mart, may you be eaten by a roadkillrat and never be trusted again!
If this happend in Norway, you would have to give away your whole company.
oh yeah, everyone that work ther should be called heartless! Okay, not everyone, but those on the top.
Better yet why don't her fucking attorneys that took 1/3 plus costs give her back their 1/3. I'm an atty and I can guarantee you they don't need the money either. It's greed…all the way around!
Guys listen up! This applies to everyone. If you're in an accident and your health insurance pays out money and you sue and win money, your insurance company has the right to recoup any monies paid they paid out of that law suit.
Sorry but that's just how it works, for everyone, not just Wal Mart. So don't bash them.
Thank god there are some realistic people posting! Yes it sucks, I can't imagine the pain the family is in, but they signed a contract which they have to follow in order to continue to recieve medical assistance. Imagine how much worse it would be if she got to keep the money but lost insurance? And for those that bash WalMart, think of how many people could be unemployed without it. Sure its not the best thing out there, but thats life and thats America. Corporate greed is very American.
THE QUEEN IS DEAD, by the smiths
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Oh, has the world changed, or have I changed ?
Oh has the world changed, or have I changed ?
Some 9-year old tough who peddles drugs
I swear to God
I swear : I never even knew what drugs were
Oh …
So, I broke into the palace
With a sponge and a rusty spanner
She said : "Eh, I know you, and you cannot sing"
I said : "That's nothing - you should hear me play piano"
We can go for a walk where it's quiet and dry
And talk about precious things
But when you're tied to your Mother's apron
No-one talks about castration
Oh …
We can go for a walk where it's quiet and dry
And talk about precious things
Like love and law and poverty
Oh, these are the things that kill me
i don't buy cd's in walmart coz it sucks!!!jesus fucking christ,who the fuck is fool enough to buy a cd there?its fucking censored,walmart cd sucks!!!!fuck u walmart,hope u fucking choke and die!!!!!!!
Perez Dear Darling YOUTHFUL boy - you can't have it both ways! Hillary Clinton served on Wal-Mart’s board for the six years prior to Bill's run for the presidency. Your dear Hill is part of the Wal-Mart PROBLEM, silly!
Whatever… that family should read the fine print. They got paid in the settlement, their bills are all paid, why sue for more money that they shouldn't have in the first place. Walmart is not in the wrong. Peoples kids/sibligs/parents die every day, but that doesn't give you the right to use thier death as the sympathy card to get half a million.
It is a sad story for that family but it has nothing to do with Wal Mart. They chose to sign the contract that clearly stated Wal Mart could do that. If Wal Mart lets them keep the money then that establishes precident thus leaving Wal Mart open for countless law suits and damages. It is unfortunate but Wal Mart is not responsible for anything outside of their contract. I am sure if the family did not receive a million dollars from their insurance Wal Mart would have paid the costs. It is not about who needs to money more. It is about contract law.
I'm sorry, I don't see how Wal-Mart or ANY company is responsible for her medical bills that were not the result of Wal-Marts fault? Their size has nothing to do with it. If Wal-Mart wasn't living up to their end of the agreement with the health care participant, they would be expected to change. This is no different. It isn't and shouldn't always be in the "little persons" favor. A side note…I don't shop at Wal-Mart…YIKES!
I hope the CEO's of Walmart get fucked up in a accident, and that no one helps them
they're suing to be fair to all the other people they sue??? Fucking BULLSHIT
It was in the fine print…I hate to say it but in the legal sense, Walmart is entitled the money. BUT, they should make an exception. If they had just allowed the Shanks to keep the money, nobody would've known that they made one exception. Now this blew up, taking away any chance of giving them the money….but then again, insurance is insurance, not charity.
Wal-Mart is a hideous corporation. They discriminate against anyone who is not a white male without disabilities, they continue to pump our money into China, they hire illegal undocumented workers, they refuse to give their employees a fair wage, they fight tooth and nail about giving their employees a decent health plan (case in point), all in the name of MONEY… to save a buck. What a despicable group of money whores! I refuse to shop there. I go out of my way to shop at Target.
This is exactly why we NEVER shop at walmart. They underpay thier employees, and have crappy insurance for them. I would rather go to target, or somewhere they are fair top their staff.
I boycott Walmart. If it's not enough that they run sweat shops in undeveloped countries, they sink even lower by doing this…
We should start a petition against them!
THE QUEEN IS DEAD, by the smiths
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Past the Pub who saps your body
And the church who'll snatch your money
The Queen is dead, boys
And it's so lonely on a limb
Past the Pub that wrecks your body
And the church - all they want is your money
The Queen is dead, boys
And it's so lonely on a limb
What's so strange about this. Sounds pretty logical and is common place. The "at fault" driver's insurance company, (or trucking company's insurance), should pay the medical bills and reimbursement the victim's insurance company upfront medical costs. When my MIL was in an accident the same thing happen. I don't get what the big deal is.
I don't like Wal-Mart either. But this time, they are right. The woman was compensated by the trucking company and still wants WM to pay. The half million dollars she wants (but isn't entitled to) is money that is taken away from other employees.
This is so sad.. i hope wal-mart reconsiders and makes a charitable donation to this family. Theres ways around the rules and wal-mart needs to step in.
Personal responsibility is a wonderful thing
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No sympathy here.
Smart people read contracts before they sign them.
Morons sign and then whine later when they realize they didn't "notice" the fine print.
if they cant take care of their own, they d*mn sure don't need my money.
Very sad!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish all of their lawers and corperate a$$e$ come down a severe case of crabs!!!!!!!!!!
i'm only a kid but i'm going to tell my parents and their friends and my friend's parents to never shop at walmart. So sad. I've always wondered why Wal Mart was cheap, question answered… GO TARGET!!!!!
And this is why I never shop Walmart, those bastards are nothing but greedy shitheads. And Debbie Shank didn't get $1 million. Her greedy lawyers took 1/2 of that. They are bastards too. This is some evil shit right here.
hey dipshits. target is the same as walmart with better advertising. and walmart is just adhering to their policies. the woman's lawyer is more at fault than walmart.
for those of you who keep saying that its a rule and they're just following it, you should read the article a little closer. it actually says that wal-mart has the RIGHT to ask for the money back (eg sue), this does NOT mean that because you recieve a settlement, you automatically have to give back what they gave you. it means if, after reviewing the case, they deem the money they gave unneccisary, they can ask for it back. THEREFORE, my conclusion is that Wal-Marx is a prime example of corporate greed. they are not REQUIRED to get this money back. they just can't bear to be seperated from their precious greenbacks.
I DO NOT shop at WalMart, because of the way they treat women and discrimonate minorities however….the fine print in their plan is pretty standard. You can't be paid twice for the same medical problem…What this poor woman is going through is sad, but it's not Wal Mart's fault.
Re: JM – I agree with JM…what frickin law school did that chump go to….they are within their legal rights…yeah walmart aint gonna miss the money and therefore I think they would give the cash but if they do …they will get folk jumpin on the bandwagon…people sayin they were mis-sold the policy stuff like that….terrible shame…but this is one publicised story outta many im sure…p.s this is the first time i have ever posted a comment…all the way from scotland!
Wal-Mart SUCKS…..i have known people who worked there and they have always claimed the company is crooked…..it is not the same since Sam Walton died and the sons and other family members have taken over the business
I'll be the first to admit that I'm no fan of Wal Mart. However, they are not totally wrong in wanting reimbursement since their insured received a settlement from another party. The party at fault here in my opinion is the attorney. He should have included all medical costs incurred when trying to reach a settlement. And keep in mind that the attornies took MORE THAN HALF of her settlement. No one is ragging on them. Wal Mart isn't the only company that has done this, just the only one that gets the publicity because of what they are. And honestly, we're all at fault for not reading the fine print–which is what this lady's husband admitted not doing.
Wal-Mart gives us a choice of products at a price we demand (low). Boycott the lawyers that screwed up the settlement and charged too much. They should refund their fees.
"The Shanks didn't notice in the fine print of Wal-Mart's health plan policy that the company has the right to recoup medical expenses if an employee collects damages in a lawsuit."
They signed the policy without reading it. it's no one's fault but their own.
I understand walmart's policy, and yes they should have technically won this lawsuit. BUT i think there needs to be an exception made in this case. this woman will never be able to work and support her family again. she has to be supported now. i think her husband and her younger son have been through enough, losing their other son/brother plus their wife/mom that will never be the same again and do not need to worry about a $200,000 debt to this huge corporation.
I can honestly stay i will not step foot into a walmart store anytime soon.
By Les McCANN dedicated to Wal-mart and the politics that spawned them
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The President, he's got his war
Folks don't know just what it's for
Nobody gives us rhyme or reason
Have one doubt, they call it treason
We're chicken-feathers, all without one nut. God damn it!
Tryin' to make it real � compared to what? (Sock it to me)
Church on Sunday, sleep and nod
Tryin' to duck the wrath of God
Preacher's fillin' us with fright
They all tryin' to teach us what they think is right
They really got to be some kind of nut (I can't use it!)
Tryin' to make it real � compared to what?
Where's that bee and where's that honey?
Where's my God and where's my money?
Unreal values, crass distortion
Unwed mothers need abortion
Kind of brings to mind ol' young King Tut (He did it now)
Tried to make it real � compared to what?!
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BOYCOTT WAL-MART—-WE CAN DO BETTER. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope she doesn't have life insurance. If she has life insurance from Wal-Mart, she should check to make sure they haven't made themselves the beneficiary.
NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are dead wrong!!!!!!! All of You!!!!!
Wal-Mart can't bend the rules for one person. If they did that they'd breach the contract of every Wal-Mart employee and they would be entitled to the same provisions. Basically, they'd be sued to all hell if they ignored this woman's lawsuit. It was a lose lose scenario.
I tried to email walmart to complain about this situation. As of tonight their email functions on the corporate page was non-functional…I wonder why?? finally Perez taking up a good cause.
Everyone EMAIL/Call or write to Walmart to complain.
one more reason to hate Walmart. I can't stand that place. They never clean their fucking parking lots, carts always banged into your car. Fuck Walmart!
I don't shop at wal-mart they suck!!!! I went there once with my son at the time he just turned 2 & was just potty trained & said he had to go the bathroom as I hurried to get him there I rounded a corner & cut my arm open on a large metal shelf brace sticking out after getting my son to the bathroom I went to the manager & told her what happened showed her my arm that was dripping blood & her response was " what do you want me to do?" not I'm sorry or can I get you a band-aid. She was annoyed that I bothered her. I've never been back. They are the biggest asses.
Re: Kyle – EW, WHAT LITTLE WAL-MART BITCH IS THIS, PLEADING THEIR CASE?
BOYCOTT WAL-MART AND FIND WALTON FAMILY'S OFF-SHORE BANK ACCOUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will never, NEVER go to Walmart again. Unbelievable. Their corporate greed kills me. Our tax dollars go to all the Walmart employees and their family's because Walmart is so fucking greedy and these people cannot support themselves no matter how many hours they work. WALMART IS EVIL. BOYCOTT WALMART!!!! Did you know all the son's and daughters of Sam Walton are on like the top 20 of the Forbes List because they are so fucking rich!!!
okay, so wal-mart has to obied by it's rules…..but hello, at least they can do is make a donation of equal amount or give them a little more! The rich don't care about the poor! Send this story to Oprah!!! I bet she'll crack them a new asshole!!!
It is not just about walmart, is it about living in the richest country in the world and not having national health care. think about it , if we had national health care this would be a non-issue….and I am a health care professional!
I know this sucks but if they make an exception for this woman they'll also have to do it in the future….the reasoning behind this makes sense to me…people shouldn't be allowed to double dip…if you're going to get paid from your health insurance then you shouldn't also be allowed to sue the person that injured you….it sucks that is the real world…………
Walmart sells some cheap ass shit! Don't shop there people! I feel sorry for her and think they should have fundraisers for her or something. Rules are rules and they won't bend, it's true. Walmart is so bad for the environment. Look at the miles upon miles of aisles of overpackaged garbage and CRAP they sell. I love the $4 prescription though. That's the one good thing about Walmart.
Give us a link to inundate Wal-mart with our hate mail! Also, check out the documentary "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" if you really want to be sick to your stomach.
I don't think that's right, but my sister in law was hit by a train and is severly brain damaged. She won many law suits and had to pay insurance, lawyers, and everyone else involved. Everyone wants a piece of the pie and they don't give a damn that she needs every dime so that she can afford help in her life. None of the them gave a damn, they gladly picked up the million dollar checks and none of them did a damn thing. So walmart's health plan really isn't different
My Thing is this….How is walmart going to say…well since you won money for damages we're taking the insurance money back? Walmart got a fuckin nerve! What is the point of insurance if you're going to take it back?? True indeed her lawyers should not have invoiced her all that money seeing her situation but for Walmart to sue her for the remaining amount. That is straight dirty!!
Wow.. It takes this for people to realize Wal-Mart sucks ass. Wake Up people.. alot of us have stop shopping at Wal-Mart for YEARS! They are awful employers.. They use overseas companies for everything, which hurts our economy.. They move into small towns and kill all the locally owned stores.. They are run by evil republican hags…
Although Target is a republican run company, Its a lot better option than Wal-Mart. But please.. shop at locally owned stores first when possible.. thats putting money into your city and state directly. You should always buy American made products over anything else. Or just let the Chinese get rich off of us, while their economy booms, ours slumps…
we need to strike Wal-mart in a serious way so they get the point…why don't we start with April 1. Strike against wal-mart?
Thanks Perez! This is an example of why I read your website. Because not only do you fulfill my urge to gossip but you are spreading awareness of some serious issues in American society. I hope your readers spend time with the issues presented in this and other human rights stories and think in a way they haven't before.
Does anyone care that state governments do this as well when their medi-care programs? If someone paid out $X and you got a judgment for medical bills, pain and suffering, etc . . ., the person who paid the medical bills is entitled to the portion of the judgment they paid out/were responsible for.
This is a sad case. I am not sure if all health care policies say this maybe it was just a shitty one bc that is what Wal-Mart provides. That is the issue, the shitty coverage Wal-Mart gives not Wal-Mart exercising its rights under the law.
If she didn't like that provision under the plan, she could have got another one (I know no one really reads them.) However, I would assume there are better ones out there.
I hate Wal-Mart. I'm never stepping foot in one of their stores again.. even after they put every mom and pop store on Earth out of business.. I'm going to start hunting squirrels and pigeons, and grow carrots in the dirt in my front yard.
WAL-MART SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
I believe in the power of the written word. Walmart has a website with a contact us button. If people boycotted this type of behavior, people like this poor woman would be able to live out there days in peace.
Perez, I know you're now doing posts about other charities, but why not START one? Start one for HER. It's sad that they had to go as far as divorce to get her the help she needs, and that STILL didn't cut it. This is someone who is being screwed by a huge company, is in a sad situation, and can't pay the bills, to no fault of her own. Use your status for some more good!
FUCK Wal-Mart!
One more reason why I shop at Target instead of Wal-Mart!
I had a similar thing happen after an accident and needed surgery twice on my neck. I felt grateful that my insurance company covered my medical bills until I could get a settlement. The family's lawyer knew from day one that the insurance would recover what they had paid out on medical bills as soon as the family settled. It is explained to you the minute you fill out forms in the doctors office and the emergency room. Why did the lawyer take over half of the settlement? Why didn't he try for a larger settlement? Probably a quick settlement so he could get his money sooner. I feel terrible for the woman but the family is looking for the deep pockets.
Wow, reading some of these comments makes me realize how many stupid people are out there. For every intelligent sounding comment there is, there's about 5 that sound like idiots.
Just remember to read the small print. And read the smallest print the most carefully.
Well, you did not see the stripperlink, but you did see this one. This one means more!!
Bad bad Wal-mart, may you be eaten by a roadkillrat and never be trusted again!
If this happend in Norway, you would have to give away your whole company.
oh yeah, everyone that work ther should be called heartless! Okay, not everyone, but those on the top.
I try to go walmart as little as possible
Better yet why don't her fucking attorneys that took 1/3 plus costs give her back their 1/3. I'm an atty and I can guarantee you they don't need the money either. It's greed…all the way around!
Wal Mart is totally within their legal right.
Guys listen up! This applies to everyone. If you're in an accident and your health insurance pays out money and you sue and win money, your insurance company has the right to recoup any monies paid they paid out of that law suit.
Sorry but that's just how it works, for everyone, not just Wal Mart. So don't bash them.
evil walmart bitches.
greedy little hoes.
Tough tough call. But if you're "nice" to one you have to be "nice" to all. where do you draw the line. The other side of the line is never small.
The last line of that article is just horrible. -_-
Thank god there are some realistic people posting! Yes it sucks, I can't imagine the pain the family is in, but they signed a contract which they have to follow in order to continue to recieve medical assistance. Imagine how much worse it would be if she got to keep the money but lost insurance? And for those that bash WalMart, think of how many people could be unemployed without it. Sure its not the best thing out there, but thats life and thats America. Corporate greed is very American.
Oh, has the world changed, or have I changed ?
Oh has the world changed, or have I changed ?
Some 9-year old tough who peddles drugs
I swear to God
I swear : I never even knew what drugs were
Oh …
So, I broke into the palace
With a sponge and a rusty spanner
She said : "Eh, I know you, and you cannot sing"
I said : "That's nothing - you should hear me play piano"
We can go for a walk where it's quiet and dry
And talk about precious things
But when you're tied to your Mother's apron
No-one talks about castration
Oh …
We can go for a walk where it's quiet and dry
And talk about precious things
Like love and law and poverty
Oh, these are the things that kill me
corrupt assholes.
WAL-MART SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to work for them trust me I know. Everyone should stop shopping there and then where would they be.
i don't buy cd's in walmart coz it sucks!!!jesus fucking christ,who the fuck is fool enough to buy a cd there?its fucking censored,walmart cd sucks!!!!fuck u walmart,hope u fucking choke and die!!!!!!!
Perez Dear Darling YOUTHFUL boy - you can't have it both ways! Hillary Clinton served on Wal-Mart’s board for the six years prior to Bill's run for the presidency. Your dear Hill is part of the Wal-Mart PROBLEM, silly!
Whatever… that family should read the fine print. They got paid in the settlement, their bills are all paid, why sue for more money that they shouldn't have in the first place. Walmart is not in the wrong. Peoples kids/sibligs/parents die every day, but that doesn't give you the right to use thier death as the sympathy card to get half a million.
fuck wal mart
It is a sad story for that family but it has nothing to do with Wal Mart. They chose to sign the contract that clearly stated Wal Mart could do that. If Wal Mart lets them keep the money then that establishes precident thus leaving Wal Mart open for countless law suits and damages. It is unfortunate but Wal Mart is not responsible for anything outside of their contract. I am sure if the family did not receive a million dollars from their insurance Wal Mart would have paid the costs. It is not about who needs to money more. It is about contract law.
I'm sorry, I don't see how Wal-Mart or ANY company is responsible for her medical bills that were not the result of Wal-Marts fault? Their size has nothing to do with it. If Wal-Mart wasn't living up to their end of the agreement with the health care participant, they would be expected to change. This is no different. It isn't and shouldn't always be in the "little persons" favor. A side note…I don't shop at Wal-Mart…YIKES!
WHO THE FUCK CARES???????
YOURE NOT THE BBC… YOU JUST STICK TO THE GOSSIP YOU FRUIT LOOP
I hope the CEO's of Walmart get fucked up in a accident, and that no one helps them
they're suing to be fair to all the other people they sue??? Fucking BULLSHIT
Re: jesse – Kudos to you!!! I echo your sentiments exactly!
Re: OPRAH –
you are a pathetic piece of shit.
It was in the fine print…I hate to say it but in the legal sense, Walmart is entitled the money. BUT, they should make an exception. If they had just allowed the Shanks to keep the money, nobody would've known that they made one exception. Now this blew up, taking away any chance of giving them the money….but then again, insurance is insurance, not charity.
LET'S GO TO WAL MART! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Wal-Mart is a hideous corporation. They discriminate against anyone who is not a white male without disabilities, they continue to pump our money into China, they hire illegal undocumented workers, they refuse to give their employees a fair wage, they fight tooth and nail about giving their employees a decent health plan (case in point), all in the name of MONEY… to save a buck. What a despicable group of money whores! I refuse to shop there. I go out of my way to shop at Target.
This is exactly why we NEVER shop at walmart. They underpay thier employees, and have crappy insurance for them. I would rather go to target, or somewhere they are fair top their staff.
I boycott Walmart. If it's not enough that they run sweat shops in undeveloped countries, they sink even lower by doing this…
We should start a petition against them!
Past the Pub who saps your body
And the church who'll snatch your money
The Queen is dead, boys
And it's so lonely on a limb
Past the Pub that wrecks your body
And the church - all they want is your money
The Queen is dead, boys
And it's so lonely on a limb
What's so strange about this. Sounds pretty logical and is common place. The "at fault" driver's insurance company, (or trucking company's insurance), should pay the medical bills and reimbursement the victim's insurance company upfront medical costs. When my MIL was in an accident the same thing happen. I don't get what the big deal is.
I don't like Wal-Mart either. But this time, they are right. The woman was compensated by the trucking company and still wants WM to pay. The half million dollars she wants (but isn't entitled to) is money that is taken away from other employees.
One more reason to shop at Target instead…
This is so sad.. i hope wal-mart reconsiders and makes a charitable donation to this family. Theres ways around the rules and wal-mart needs to step in.
No sympathy here.
Smart people read contracts before they sign them.
Morons sign and then whine later when they realize they didn't "notice" the fine print.
if they cant take care of their own, they d*mn sure don't need my money.
Very sad!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish all of their lawers and corperate a$$e$ come down a severe case of crabs!!!!!!!!!!
i'm only a kid but i'm going to tell my parents and their friends and my friend's parents to never shop at walmart. So sad. I've always wondered why Wal Mart was cheap, question answered… GO TARGET!!!!!
miserable, greedy, heartless attempts of human beings those who filed lawsuit against that family and all those who supported it!!!
Re: KATHY FROM TORONTO –
That was fucking hilarious - thanks for the laugh.
I freaking hate Wal-Mart, they make me sick
i HATE wal-mart….I refuse to go in there…nothing but white trash….cant believe people eat fruit from there….like they NEED the money……
Walmart did nothing wrong. People should read more.
And this is why I never shop Walmart, those bastards are nothing but greedy shitheads. And Debbie Shank didn't get $1 million. Her greedy lawyers took 1/2 of that. They are bastards too. This is some evil shit right here.
hey dipshits. target is the same as walmart with better advertising. and walmart is just adhering to their policies. the woman's lawyer is more at fault than walmart.
for those of you who keep saying that its a rule and they're just following it, you should read the article a little closer. it actually says that wal-mart has the RIGHT to ask for the money back (eg sue), this does NOT mean that because you recieve a settlement, you automatically have to give back what they gave you. it means if, after reviewing the case, they deem the money they gave unneccisary, they can ask for it back. THEREFORE, my conclusion is that Wal-Marx is a prime example of corporate greed. they are not REQUIRED to get this money back. they just can't bear to be seperated from their precious greenbacks.
I DO NOT shop at WalMart, because of the way they treat women and discrimonate minorities however….the fine print in their plan is pretty standard. You can't be paid twice for the same medical problem…What this poor woman is going through is sad, but it's not Wal Mart's fault.
This is really sad, whats even more sad is that this happens everyday……to a family.
Gotta love Corporate America……….(yeah)
HOORAY PEREZ for posting this and bringing some exposure to this story.
SHAME ON WALMART,
HAVE SOME DAMN HUMAN COMPASSION!!!
WOW. WHAT A SACK OF SHIT. NEVER AGAIN WILL I SUPPORT WAL-MART.
TARGET ALL THE WAY. WALMART SUCKS!
someone should set up a fund for them - get on it perezzie!
Re: JM – I agree with JM…what frickin law school did that chump go to….they are within their legal rights…yeah walmart aint gonna miss the money and therefore I think they would give the cash but if they do …they will get folk jumpin on the bandwagon…people sayin they were mis-sold the policy stuff like that….terrible shame…but this is one publicised story outta many im sure…p.s this is the first time i have ever posted a comment…all the way from scotland!
that why u shop at target…fuck walmart
I've been boycotting Wal-Mart for years, they are evil in its purest form.
what can we do to help this poor woman and her family? is there a fund set up? I will NEVER give another dime to walmart.
Wal-Mart SUCKS…..i have known people who worked there and they have always claimed the company is crooked…..it is not the same since Sam Walton died and the sons and other family members have taken over the business
I'll be the first to admit that I'm no fan of Wal Mart. However, they are not totally wrong in wanting reimbursement since their insured received a settlement from another party. The party at fault here in my opinion is the attorney. He should have included all medical costs incurred when trying to reach a settlement. And keep in mind that the attornies took MORE THAN HALF of her settlement. No one is ragging on them. Wal Mart isn't the only company that has done this, just the only one that gets the publicity because of what they are. And honestly, we're all at fault for not reading the fine print–which is what this lady's husband admitted not doing.
Wal-Mart gives us a choice of products at a price we demand (low). Boycott the lawyers that screwed up the settlement and charged too much. They should refund their fees.
Thank God I stopped shopping at WalMart years ago. This story reminds me why. What a bunch of bull shit
"The Shanks didn't notice in the fine print of Wal-Mart's health plan policy that the company has the right to recoup medical expenses if an employee collects damages in a lawsuit."
They signed the policy without reading it. it's no one's fault but their own.
And don't forget that your lovely Hillary used to be a Walmart corporate lawyer. Go Figure. Wake up Perez!
I understand walmart's policy, and yes they should have technically won this lawsuit. BUT i think there needs to be an exception made in this case. this woman will never be able to work and support her family again. she has to be supported now. i think her husband and her younger son have been through enough, losing their other son/brother plus their wife/mom that will never be the same again and do not need to worry about a $200,000 debt to this huge corporation.
I can honestly stay i will not step foot into a walmart store anytime soon.
The President, he's got his war
Folks don't know just what it's for
Nobody gives us rhyme or reason
Have one doubt, they call it treason
We're chicken-feathers, all without one nut. God damn it!
Tryin' to make it real � compared to what? (Sock it to me)
Church on Sunday, sleep and nod
Tryin' to duck the wrath of God
Preacher's fillin' us with fright
They all tryin' to teach us what they think is right
They really got to be some kind of nut (I can't use it!)
Tryin' to make it real � compared to what?
Where's that bee and where's that honey?
Where's my God and where's my money?
Unreal values, crass distortion
Unwed mothers need abortion
Kind of brings to mind ol' young King Tut (He did it now)
Tried to make it real � compared to what?!
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BOYCOTT WAL-MART—-WE CAN DO BETTER. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wal-Mart is evil. They are horrible to their employees!
I hope she doesn't have life insurance. If she has life insurance from Wal-Mart, she should check to make sure they haven't made themselves the beneficiary.
NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are dead wrong!!!!!!! All of You!!!!!
Wal-Mart can't bend the rules for one person. If they did that they'd breach the contract of every Wal-Mart employee and they would be entitled to the same provisions. Basically, they'd be sued to all hell if they ignored this woman's lawsuit. It was a lose lose scenario.
I completely agree with Wal-Mart. They have every right to stand by what the contract says!
I tried to email walmart to complain about this situation. As of tonight their email functions on the corporate page was non-functional…I wonder why?? finally Perez taking up a good cause.
Everyone EMAIL/Call or write to Walmart to complain.
Re: David – DAVID IS A CORPORATE COCK, EMPLOYED BY WAL-MART. NOW WE HAVE MORE REASON TO HATE WAL-MART!!!!!!!
one more reason to hate Walmart. I can't stand that place. They never clean their fucking parking lots, carts always banged into your car. Fuck Walmart!
This is actually horrible, the woman and her family have obviously been through enough. Come on, have some heart wal-mart !
I don't shop at wal-mart they suck!!!! I went there once with my son at the time he just turned 2 & was just potty trained & said he had to go the bathroom as I hurried to get him there I rounded a corner & cut my arm open on a large metal shelf brace sticking out after getting my son to the bathroom I went to the manager & told her what happened showed her my arm that was dripping blood & her response was " what do you want me to do?" not I'm sorry or can I get you a band-aid. She was annoyed that I bothered her. I've never been back. They are the biggest asses.
Well, I'm done shopping at Wal-Mart! This is the worst!
That's sad.It's bad enough she was badly injured in the accident but to have her son be killed?Tragic.
I hate wal mart.
FUK WAL-MART.I WILL BUY MY CHEAP ASS MADE IN CHINA SHIT AT TARGET FROM NOW ON…
Yet another reason to put a democrat in office. This could be you if you vote Republican. Obama '08
Wal-Mart sucks!
Walmart is SO FUCKED UP! I never go there!!! viva la TARGET!
Re: Kyle – EW, WHAT LITTLE WAL-MART BITCH IS THIS, PLEADING THEIR CASE?
BOYCOTT WAL-MART AND FIND WALTON FAMILY'S OFF-SHORE BANK ACCOUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOYCOTT WAL-MART
BOYCOTT WAL-FART
BOYCOTT WAL-MART
It's a fucked up situation, and I hate WalMart, but they don't owe this woman. They're a corporation, not a philanthropy organization.
I think everyone should BOYCOTT walmart! Perez you can make it happen.
Boycott Wal Mart
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I will never, NEVER go to Walmart again. Unbelievable. Their corporate greed kills me. Our tax dollars go to all the Walmart employees and their family's because Walmart is so fucking greedy and these people cannot support themselves no matter how many hours they work. WALMART IS EVIL. BOYCOTT WALMART!!!! Did you know all the son's and daughters of Sam Walton are on like the top 20 of the Forbes List because they are so fucking rich!!!
okay, so wal-mart has to obied by it's rules…..but hello, at least they can do is make a donation of equal amount or give them a little more! The rich don't care about the poor! Send this story to Oprah!!! I bet she'll crack them a new asshole!!!
walmart didnt do anything wrong
It is not just about walmart, is it about living in the richest country in the world and not having national health care. think about it , if we had national health care this would be a non-issue….and I am a health care professional!
I know this sucks but if they make an exception for this woman they'll also have to do it in the future….the reasoning behind this makes sense to me…people shouldn't be allowed to double dip…if you're going to get paid from your health insurance then you shouldn't also be allowed to sue the person that injured you….it sucks that is the real world…………
Walmart sells some cheap ass shit! Don't shop there people! I feel sorry for her and think they should have fundraisers for her or something. Rules are rules and they won't bend, it's true. Walmart is so bad for the environment. Look at the miles upon miles of aisles of overpackaged garbage and CRAP they sell. I love the $4 prescription though. That's the one good thing about Walmart.
Give us a link to inundate Wal-mart with our hate mail! Also, check out the documentary "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" if you really want to be sick to your stomach.
I don't think that's right, but my sister in law was hit by a train and is severly brain damaged. She won many law suits and had to pay insurance, lawyers, and everyone else involved. Everyone wants a piece of the pie and they don't give a damn that she needs every dime so that she can afford help in her life. None of the them gave a damn, they gladly picked up the million dollar checks and none of them did a damn thing. So walmart's health plan really isn't different
everyone needs to watch WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price.
and after you watch that look into the fact that Hillary Clinton served on Wal-Mart's board of directors for 6 years.
criminal!
My Thing is this….How is walmart going to say…well since you won money for damages we're taking the insurance money back? Walmart got a fuckin nerve! What is the point of insurance if you're going to take it back?? True indeed her lawyers should not have invoiced her all that money seeing her situation but for Walmart to sue her for the remaining amount. That is straight dirty!!
Wow.. It takes this for people to realize Wal-Mart sucks ass. Wake Up people.. alot of us have stop shopping at Wal-Mart for YEARS! They are awful employers.. They use overseas companies for everything, which hurts our economy.. They move into small towns and kill all the locally owned stores.. They are run by evil republican hags…
Although Target is a republican run company, Its a lot better option than Wal-Mart. But please.. shop at locally owned stores first when possible.. thats putting money into your city and state directly. You should always buy American made products over anything else. Or just let the Chinese get rich off of us, while their economy booms, ours slumps…