View Full Version : Woman sues Victoria's Secret claiming thong injury
Saguaro
06-21-2008, 07:35 PM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A woman who says she was hurt by her thong panties when a metal clip flew off and hit her in the eye has sued Victoria's Secret, saying in a TV interview on Thursday that the injury caused her "excruciating pain."
Macrida Patterson, a 52-year-old Los Angeles traffic officer, told NBC's "Today" show that she suffered cuts to her cornea from the small piece of metal that had been used to secure a rhinestone heart onto the blue thong.
"I was putting on my underwear from Victoria's Secret and the metal popped in my eye. It happened really quickly. I was in excruciating pain. I screamed. That's what happened," Patterson told NBC.
Patterson's lawyer Jason Buccat, who also appeared on the "Today" show, said the metal staple causes "severe damage" to her cornea that required a topical steroid.
The product liability lawsuit, which was filed on June 9 in Los Angeles Superior Court and first reported on the Smoking Gun Web site, seeks unspecified damages.
A spokeswoman for Victoria's Secret, which is operated by Limited Brands Inc, could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Trueblue
06-21-2008, 07:53 PM
:snicker
It does hurt really bad when you have a scratch on your cornea. But if all she needed was a topical steroid, how badly was she hurt? :think
BartonX
06-21-2008, 08:25 PM
:snicker
It does hurt really bad when you have a scratch on your cornea. But if all she needed was a topical steroid, how badly was she hurt? :think
Since I am pretty adept at designing mechanical things my first impression was that she had mosquito bites for breasts or she was double jointed to get a shot in the eye from a crotch rocket. :snicker
Judge Smails
06-21-2008, 08:35 PM
The thought of a 52 year old traffic officer in a thong is a bit distressing.
I am not having happy thoughts at the moment.
BartonX
06-21-2008, 08:41 PM
The thought of a 52 year old traffic officer in a thong is a bit distressing.
I am not having happy thoughts at the moment.
Put on your tape of Shallow Hal.
Judge Smails
06-21-2008, 08:56 PM
Put on your tape of Shallow Hal.
:rofl
:puke
Those cutesy little decorations aren't usually in the crotch.
I thought you would know that, Bart. :wink
Trueblue
06-21-2008, 09:09 PM
Several years ago, I scratched my cornea with a Kleenex. I feel so unoriginal right now.
Did you sue Kleenex?
The tissues in the rustic cabins at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon were more like medium grade sand paper.
I thought it a bit unnecessary to be that rustic!
Trueblue
06-21-2008, 09:43 PM
A stick thrown up by the lawn mover scratched my DH's cornea.
We didn't sue Kleenex, but we did sue the maker of the stick.
:snicker
My Winter Storm
06-22-2008, 03:23 AM
:snicker
It does hurt really bad when you have a scratch on your cornea. But if all she needed was a topical steroid, how badly was she hurt? :think
I doubt she was injured as severely as she claims. Everyone likes to sue for all manner of reasons nowadays. She's probably broke and out to make a quick buck.
GreenEyedLady
06-22-2008, 06:14 AM
Those cutesy little decorations aren't usually in the crotch.
I thought you would know that, Bart. :wink
Ouch!! A decorative metal thing in the crotch would hurt when you are sitting. Not much of a crotch in a thong is there? I never did see how women like that thing up their butt crack. :lmao
I have friends say you get used to it and they won't wear anything else. I haven't tried wearing a thong. I practiced with my undies up my crack...man it wasn't a good feeling. :lmao
sparks
06-22-2008, 06:52 AM
I read this story the other day and cracked up! I'm sure the chicks cornea being scratched hurts and all, but I'm not sure it's worth a lawsuit.
But just the idea that she was attacked by her thong is hilarious! :rofl
btw, that's a prayer to the maker of the stick and the person attacked by her own thong.
As for wearing one, I'd sooner wear a garter belt ~ those are only worn by hookers these days ~ Or at least that's what the movies seem to be indicating.
I love cute underwear but that's no place for metal attachments except for parading in front of your man.
Get that woman out of traffic!
Please, Smails, get off the age thing and think of us all as 23 (and we'll pretend that you are a grape instead of a raisin too).
GreenEyedLady
06-22-2008, 08:57 AM
As for wearing one, I'd sooner wear a garter belt ~ those are only worn by hookers these days ~ Or at least that's what the movies seem to be indicating.
A garter belt with some black nylon stocking...oh yeah baby.
I love cute underwear but that's no place for metal attachments except for parading in front of your man.
Get that woman out of traffic!
Ooo la la..parade around in front of your man, or give him a lap dance! :max
Please, Smails, get off the age thing and think of us all as 23 (and we'll pretend that you are a grape instead of a raisin too).
I've known of some women in their 50's that look better than some in their 20's...just depends on how well you take care of yourself.
BartonX
06-22-2008, 01:41 PM
Those cutesy little decorations aren't usually in the crotch.
I thought you would know that, Bart. :wink
That is the only place where there is any material, where else would they put them??? Now you've got me curious :)
BartonX
06-22-2008, 01:44 PM
A stick thrown up by the lawn mover scratched my DH's cornea.
We didn't sue Kleenex, but we did sue the maker of the stick.
:snicker
:rofl
BartonX
06-22-2008, 01:48 PM
btw, that's a prayer to the maker of the stick and the person attacked by her own thong.
As for wearing one, I'd sooner wear a garter belt ~ those are only worn by hookers these days ~ Or at least that's what the movies seem to be indicating.
I love cute underwear but that's no place for metal attachments except for parading in front of your man.
Get that woman out of traffic!
Please, Smails, get off the age thing and think of us all as 23 (and we'll pretend that you are a grape instead of a raisin too).
The guarantee doesn't say they are only good for parading in front of your man, the small prints says they will work in front of any man if he isn't available. :yep
BartonX
06-22-2008, 01:50 PM
A garter belt with some black nylon stocking...oh yeah baby.
Ooo la la..parade around in front of your man, or give him a lap dance! :max
I've known of some women in their 50's that look better than some in their 20's...just depends on how well you take care of yourself.
Women don't really start getting sexy until they are in their 40's and from then on....... OOFANANA !!!!! :LL
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