Woman Sues Victoria's Secret Claiming Thong Injury

[Miranda]

Fri Jun 20, 2008

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.

(Reporting by Dan Whitcomb)

[Morbid Side]

Maybe she should have not been shopping in the Juniors Department.

[Destroit]

wtf...

oh god no.

FRIVOLOUS lawsuit. I'm so sick of people just trying to suck money out of lawsuits. You could get hit in the eye by a piece of metal several places in the world, that's called an accident, and sometimes it happens because that's just life.

[Head Wreck]

+1

[EnViOuSPoPpEt]

oh wow what is this world coming to... maybe you shouldn't have had your eye ball next to the metal and tried to flick it at yourself

[tanuki1985]

This is going to sound mean, but what a dumb fucking bitch, seriously. Perhaps this old cow should be acting normal and wearing white cotton panties, not trying to squeeze her big cottage cheese ass into junior thongs with rinestone accents on them. Frivolous lawsuits really grind my gears.

This reminds me of the lady on the right in this picture, only worse:

[Gaf The Horse With Tears]

Yes, because every one in Europe looks like the chick on the left and everyone in the USA looks like the one on the right...

stereo types are so fun...

Did you hear the news that the USA is NOT the fattest country in the world? We are in fact, 10th. Australia just past us.

Depending on the country... Europe's population is between 42-68% over weight.

[EnViOuSPoPpEt]

Actually since we do not have a picture of the woman, you cannot tell if she is obese or not. Hence some 52 year olds have better bodies than a 20 year old (Homicidalheathen is a perfect example)... the thong was probably cheaply made and trust me those things can be flimsy sometimes.

Some women just need to learn that as your getting bigger you need bigger sizes!!!! Stop letting ur flub hangout!

[tanuki1985]

Yes, because every one in Europe looks like the chick on the left and everyone in the USA looks like the one on the right...

stereo types are so fun...

Did you hear the news that the USA is NOT the fattest country in the world? We are in fact, 10th. Australia just past us.

Depending on the country... Europe's population is between 42-68% over weight.

Actually, I wasn't even commenting on weight in Europe or USA. I just typed in a Google search for "fat thong" in Google and I thought that was the best and most non-offensive picture available.

[TygerLili]

And now we've all learned a lesson: don't buy metal underwear, it could injure you.

Another stupid lawsuit. Did you know that there are more pages of attorneys in the Yellowpages than physicians?

[jynxxxedangel]

What a huge, reeking crock of SHIT.

I have to say that I have worn some very heavily-decorated g-strings for nigh onto 20 years, now; and I have NEVER EVER EVER had a rhinestone, stud, sequin, glitter, bead or ANYTHING go flying up into my ooglers.

I have had the little metal mountings of the rhinestones come loose and begin to scratch, but nothing more serious than that. Just fold 'em back in, and off ya go on your merry way again.

In all of my life, an incident such as hers has never happened to me, or any other performer I have ever known (and I've known thousands), and we wear some pretty flashy costumes! Considering the odds, I think her story's out of gas.

Her claim is just plain unbelievable. I would like to see a photo of the said offending garment, and a re-enactment of the incident. If this really actually happened, then there is actually someone jinxier than me in the world!

Now, I'll tell you what's dangerous-- is when you put on clothes from a place that staples or straight-pins the pricetags onto the backtags. I've gotten some really nasty scratches and pokes from trying on clothes in fitting rooms with the pricetags stapled or pinned onto the garment!!

[Fin]

Speaking from experience, corneal abrasions are usually quick to heal & of no permanent consequence.

They are quite painful--but usually for only 24 hours (maximum).

With all due respect to her day of pain, I hope this plaintiff gets laughed out of the courtroom.

[Rev.Reverence]

Speaking from experience, corneal abrasions are usually quick to heal & of no permanent consequence.

They are quite painful--but usually for only 24 hours (maximum).

With all due respect to her day of pain, I hope this plaintiff gets laughed out of the courtroom.

TOO RIGHT SIR!

[Miranda]

Speaking from experience, corneal abrasions are usually quick to heal & of no permanent consequence.

They are quite painful--but usually for only 24 hours (maximum).

With all due respect to her day of pain, I hope this plaintiff gets laughed out of the courtroom.

And a life-time of granny panties for her personal safety.

[Guest Megalicious]

Maybe she should have not been shopping in the Juniors Department.

Thats what I'm fucking saying.

Eww. 52 year old in a thong......

[Hellion]

Welcome to the United We Sue You States.

[Destroit]

Yes, because every one in Europe looks like the chick on the left and everyone in the USA looks like the one on the right...

stereo types are so fun...

Did you hear the news that the USA is NOT the fattest country in the world? We are in fact, 10th. Australia just past us.

Depending on the country... Europe's population is between 42-68% over weight.

How recent is that news? Because according to Forbes:

Rank Country %

1. Nauru 94.5

2. Micronesia, Federated States of 91.1

3. Cook Islands 90.9

4. Tonga 90.8

5. Niue 81.7

6. Samoa 80.4

7. Palau 78.4

8. Kuwait 74.2

9. United States 74.1

10. Kiribati 73.6

11. Dominica 71.0

12. Barbados 69.7

13. Argentina 69.4

14. Egypt 69.4

15. Malta 68.7

16. Greece 68.5

17. New Zealand 68.4

18. United Arab Emirates 68.3

19. Mexico 68.1

20. Trinidad and Tobago 67.9

21. Australia

We're number 9 and Australia is #21.

ALSO...just LOVE how many Europian countries beat us out Just TONS of 'em... (i.e. sometimes, as much as we don't like it stereotypes are in place for a reason: They're at least a LITTLE bit true...this is one of those cases).

[Hellion]

How recent is that news? Because according to Forbes:

Rank Country %

1. Nauru 94.5

2. Micronesia, Federated States of 91.1

3. Cook Islands 90.9

4. Tonga 90.8

5. Niue 81.7

6. Samoa 80.4

7. Palau 78.4

8. Kuwait 74.2

9. United States 74.1

10. Kiribati 73.6

11. Dominica 71.0

12. Barbados 69.7

13. Argentina 69.4

14. Egypt 69.4

15. Malta 68.7

16. Greece 68.5

17. New Zealand 68.4

18. United Arab Emirates 68.3

19. Mexico 68.1

20. Trinidad and Tobago 67.9

21. Australia

We're number 9 and Australia is #21.

ALSO...just LOVE how many Europian countries beat us out Just TONS of 'em... (i.e. sometimes, as much as we don't like it stereotypes are in place for a reason: They're at least a LITTLE bit true...this is one of those cases).

At one time,Detroit was the "fattest" city in the country.

[Destroit]

At one time,Detroit was the "fattest" city in the country.

Actually, I believe that to this day Macomb County is the fattest county in America...

If you look at our seriously car dependant infrastructure, you'd be able to tell without even seeing anyone.

[Hellion]

Actually, I believe that to this day Macomb County is the fattest county in America...

If you look at our seriously car dependant infrastructure, you'd be able to tell without even seeing anyone.

You know we all should get a job at the Morley Candy Company,the the Piano (sized) people will guarantee no layoffs,LOL!!

[littlepinkkitty]

I saw her on tv. I wonder if they were the right size or not. I think this is just one of those flukey things. She just wants money. I bet she would go buy more victoria secret stuff with the money too. If she were all " I will use the money to give all women saftey goggles so the same thing doesnt ruin their lives"....well that would just be awesome.

[Rev.Reverence]

How recent is that news? Because according to Forbes:

Rank Country %

1. Nauru 94.5

2. Micronesia, Federated States of 91.1

3. Cook Islands 90.9

4. Tonga 90.8

5. Niue 81.7

6. Samoa 80.4

7. Palau 78.4

8. Kuwait 74.2

9. United States 74.1

10. Kiribati 73.6

11. Dominica 71.0

12. Barbados 69.7

13. Argentina 69.4

14. Egypt 69.4

15. Malta 68.7

16. Greece 68.5

17. New Zealand 68.4

18. United Arab Emirates 68.3

19. Mexico 68.1

20. Trinidad and Tobago 67.9

21. Australia

We're number 9 and Australia is #21.

ALSO...just LOVE how many Europian countries beat us out Just TONS of 'em... (i.e. sometimes, as much as we don't like it stereotypes are in place for a reason: They're at least a LITTLE bit true...this is one of those cases).

[Homicidalheathen]

Sheesh. Injured by her undies. Talk about a 'freak' accident!

I got a thong stuck up my ass the other day...pulled it out and it twanged like a rubber band OUCH

I could see this happening

[Homicidalheathen]

Er its 43 not 52 lols lets not speed things up anymore than they already are *snicker* !!

Actually since we do not have a picture of the woman, you cannot tell if she is obese or not. Hence some 52 year olds have better bodies than a 20 year old (Homicidalheathen is a perfect example)... the thong was probably cheaply made and trust me those things can be flimsy sometimes.

Some women just need to learn that as your getting bigger you need bigger sizes!!!! Stop letting ur flub hangout!

[~Tszura~]

Some women just need to learn that as your getting bigger you need bigger sizes!!!! Stop letting ur flub hangout!

LOL ! Tszura learned a new word today~"flub"~ how cute!! Thanks Poppet!! Flub, flub, flub....flubby flub flub flub! lol

This whole lawsuit is a complete joke. I actually did see the delightful Ms. Macrida Patterson on the Today show when she was talking about all of this, and talk about a woman with no shame!! lol Even when she was confronted on how ridiculous this whole thing was, she kept going back to how much she was hurt, and Oohhhhh the pain of it all. Her lawyer actually said "we just want to make Macrida whole again." WTF? I'm with everyone who hopes she's laughed out of the courtroom. Watch out Jerry Springer, here coes Macrida!

Now the Naked Cowboy in New York.....welllll, there's another story!! lol I hear he suing M&M for copyright infringement on his image. I think its a stretch, but I hope he wins. He is an attraction in the area, and has been doing his act for years, so what the hey. I push for the little guy to win as often as possible when its legit (even if it is a streeeeeeeeetch). Go for it!