TOMapleLaughs Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 In such cases it is not necessary for the complainant to have legal counsel. You can self-represent or the director of the consumer fraud division has authority to proceed with what amounts to a civil action on behalf of a consumer or even a group of consumers (similar to a class action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I still think Subway is better than Quiznos. Don't think many people would agree with me but that's my personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hey whatever gets these cases tossed out quicker. Certainly, fat idiots and people seeking attention are more likely to be slapped by a judge than a greasy lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Sheets of plywood and drywall aren't actually 8'x4' like advertised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Sheets of plywood and drywall aren't actually 8'x4' like advertised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hartnell's Mane Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 depends on who's foot they are measuring by... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 For the 10,0000th time in this thread...the unit of measurement called the FOOT and the pedal appendage have ZERO correlation to one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 If 1 inch is really this big of a deal, I really hope ICBC doesn't get pissed at me for telling them I'm 6'0 when I'm really only 5'11. I still can't believe that this case has been given any kind of merit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 That is not how the law operates in this area. Under the consumer fraud statutes in New Jersey and Illinois there are provisions for damages in such cases as with the law in BC as I set out in an earlier post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Do you really think one proven instance of a minimum wage employee not putting bread into a mold properly is enough to warrant a multi-million dollar law suit? In order for this thing to go ahead you're going to need to show some kind of actual fraud, that would involve intent to deceive. This is no difference than a employee accidentally screwing up your order or not giving you quite enough soda. I hardly see how it warrants a multi-million dollar suit. I would not want to be the lawyer taking this matter before the judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I used to work at there and know that the bread comes frozen, needs to be warmed, stretched and then cooked, all the bread is it same, it doesn't matter if it's 12 inches or 10 inches, you're still getting the same amount of bread as everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Of course you would! $$$$$$$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Have any of you ever baked your own bread? The amount of variation due to a myriad of factors makes it damn near impossible to ensure a perfectly consistent loaf. The ambient temperature, humidity, age of the yeast, amount of kneading, shape of the loaf when placed in the oven, etc, etc all have a bearing on what the loaf will look like when it's finished baking. So long as Subway is doing everything they can to offer as consistent of a loaf as is reasonably possible given those conditions I can't see how any sensible judge doesn't throw this out damn near immediately. I also hope they give the plaintiff's a piece of their mind and whatever punishment/court costs they can for such a blatant, asinine waste of court time. If Subway settles or even worse somehow loses this I will be very disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 These guys could have gone to Subway DOZENS of times, getting 12", 12.5", and 13" buns until they got a short one. Of course, that wouldn't have been mentioned in their lawsuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Do you really think one proven instance of a minimum wage employee not putting bread into a mold properly is enough to warrant a multi-million dollar law suit? In order for this thing to go ahead you're going to need to show some kind of actual fraud, that would involve intent to deceive. This is no difference than a employee accidentally screwing up your order or not giving you quite enough soda. I hardly see how it warrants a multi-million dollar suit. I would not want to be the lawyer taking this matter before the judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 According to the articles it is more than one incident as Subway HQ acknowledged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Lawyers who take on these kind of class action suits take on a multitude of high risk/high reward claims. IMO this kind of case falls in to the high risk category, but would be unlikely to provide any kind of payout. As a lawyer you'd probably spend more than you'd gain on this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Out of how many billion sandwiches made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 No idea. That would be an issue should the matter go to trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Have any of you ever baked your own bread? The amount of variation due to a myriad of factors makes it damn near impossible to ensure a perfectly consistent loaf. The ambient temperature, humidity, age of the yeast, amount of kneading, shape of the loaf when placed in the oven, etc, etc all have a bearing on what the loaf will look like when it's finished baking. So long as Subway is doing everything they can to offer as consistent of a loaf as is reasonably possible given those conditions I can't see how any sensible judge doesn't throw this out damn near immediately. I also hope they give the plaintiff's a piece of their mind and whatever punishment/court costs they can for such a blatant, asinine waste of court time. If Subway settles or even worse somehow loses this I will be very disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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