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Oral surgeon says in suit that he was injured in high-five with Chicago Bulls mascot
Benny the Bull hurt Naperville dentist's arm during game, claim says
By Michael Higgins | Tribune reporter
10:43 PM CDT, April 21, 2008
A Naperville dentist called a flagrant foul on Chicago Bulls' mascot Benny the Bull on Monday, suing the team over a high-five gone awry.
Dr. Don Kalant Sr. alleged he was sitting near courtside on Feb. 12 when he raised his arm to get a high-five from Barry Anderson, who portrays the exuberant mascot in a bright red fuzzy costume.
But Kalant, an oral surgeon, may now wish he had settled for a fist-bump instead.
Instead of merely slapping Kalant's palm, Anderson grabbed his arm as he fell forward, hyperextending Kalant's arm and rupturing his biceps muscle, according to the lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court.
"Benny's flying down the aisle, giving everybody high-fives," Kalant's attorney, Shawn Kasserman, said Monday in a telephone interview. "When he gets to Dr. Kalant, he either inadvertently trips or, as part of the shtick, trips. . . . He grabbed Kalant's arm and fell forward."
Neither Chicago Bulls officials nor Anderson could be reached Monday evening for comment.
Kalant stayed for the rest of the game but later had surgery and could miss as much as four months of work, Kasserman said. Kalant is seeking unspecified damages for medical bills, physical pain and lost earnings. The lawsuit claims Anderson was negligent in either "falling forward while grabbing a fan's hand" or "running out of control" through the crowd.
The Bulls are legally responsible as Anderson's employer, the suit alleged.
Hmmm... this is a tough one b/c he can't work for a few months, but if it's an accident then it's hard to justify it. Get Longbowe the Lawyer in here for this one.
Whatever happened to the word "accident"???? Yes he is injured, but it is half his fault. The bull fell and pulled his arm, but he is the idiot who put his arm out there in the first place!
What would he do if the bull didn't give him a high five? Sue for discrimination?
Whatever happened to the word "accident"???? Yes he is injured, but it is half his fault. The bull fell and pulled his arm, but he is the idiot who put his arm out there in the first place!
What would he do if the bull didn't give him a high five? Sue for discrimination?
If I get on a rollercoaster and it accidently goes off the track and hursts me, is it just an accident because I choose to get on it? No, I had a reasonable expectation of a safe ride, the same applies with that high-5. Even if I had signed a waiver, it doesn't automatically absolve the bussiness of liability.
Bulls insurance will pay him, it is fair and justified.
If I get on a rollercoaster and it accidently goes off the track and hursts me, is it just an accident because I choose to get on it? No, I had a reasonable expectation of a safe ride, the same applies with that high-5. Even if I had signed a waiver, it doesn't automatically absolve the bussiness of liability.
Bulls insurance will pay him, it is fair and justified.
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I have no problems with him seeking money for his medical bills and possibly lost wages, but when they put that asinine line about "physical pain" I get honked.
"Ow. Mommy. The big bad mascot hurted my arm." Good grief. Grow up.
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If I get on a rollercoaster and it accidently goes off the track and hursts me, is it just an accident because I choose to get on it? No, I had a reasonable expectation of a safe ride, the same applies with that high-5. Even if I had signed a waiver, it doesn't automatically absolve the bussiness of liability.
Bulls insurance will pay him, it is fair and justified.
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I have no problems with him seeking money for his medical bills and possibly lost wages, but when they put that asinine line about "physical pain" I get honked.
"Ow. Mommy. The big bad mascot hurted my arm." Good grief. Grow up.
You ever had a ruptured bicep before? I'm thinking no.
Pathetic: Doctor sues mascot over high five
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