[Vision2020] "Stella Awards"; was Interesting stuff

[Philip Cook]

For bogus claims see:

http://www.stellaawards.com/bogus.html

For real Stella's see: 

http://www.stellaawards.com/2003.html

Philip Cook
Moscow



> From: Jim Wallis <wallis@mail.wsu.edu>
> To: <vision2020@moscow.com>
> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 11:55:53 -0700
> Subject: [Vision2020] "Stella Awards"; was Interesting stuff
> 
> At least 2 sites refer to these "Awards" as hoaxes.
> http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hoaxes/hoax5.asp?HName=Stella+Awards+Hoax
> is one, the other 
> http://www.northwestern.edu/observer/issues/2004-01-08/juries.html.
> 
> Further, for a quick factual summary of Stella Liebeck and McDonalds, see
> http://www.atla.org/ConsumerMediaResources/Tier3/press_room/FACTS/frivolous/McdonaldsCoffeecase.aspx
> 
> Which quotes the Wall Street Journal
> The Wall Street Journal wrote (September 1, 1994), "The testimony of Mr. [Christopher] Appleton, the McDonald's executive, didn't help the company, jurors said later. He testified that McDonald's knew its coffee sometimes caused serious burns, but hadn't consulted burn experts about it. He also testified that McDonald's had decided not to warn customers about the possibility of severe burns, even though most people wouldn't think it possible. Finally, he testified that McDonald's didn't intend to change any of its coffee policies or procedures, saying, 'There are more serious dangers in restaurants.' "
> 
> Or try
> http://www.citizen.org/congress/civjus/tort/myths/articles.cfm?ID=785
> As a result of her injuries, Ms. Liebeck spent eight days in a hospital. In that time she underwent expensive treatments for third-degree burns including debridement (removal of dead tissue) and skin grafting. The burns left her scarred and disabled for more than two years. Before a suit was ever filed, Liebeck informed McDonald's about her injuries and asked for compensation for her medical bills, which totaled almost $11,000. McDonald's countered with a ludicrously low $800 offer.
> 
> Jim Wallis
>