Manhattan, NY – Judge: Broken-Tooth Popcorn Suit’s a Dud

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    Manhattan, NY – A judge says popcorn purchasers worried about breaking a tooth on unpopped kernels should nibble carefully – or eat something else.

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    Insurance broker Steve Kaplan says he encountered a double dud while watching the movie “Superbad” at the AMC-Lincoln Square Cinema a year ago: His tooth hurt and the movie was awful.

    Kaplan sued to recover $1,250 for dental repairs.

    But Manhattan Civil Court Judge Matthew Cooper ruled that Kaplan could not reasonably expect every kernel to be popped.


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    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    15 years ago

    At least there is some sanity in our justice system.

    mccain palin 08
    mccain palin 08
    15 years ago

    you think!

    oy vey
    oy vey
    15 years ago

    Steve Kaplan a yid!! Nebach!! Going to the movies!!! Oy vey!!

    Spudnik
    Spudnik
    15 years ago

    oy vey a yid!! Nebach!! Going on the Internet!!! Oy Vey on Oy Vey!!!

    Conservative One
    Conservative One
    15 years ago

    Kudos for the Judge. We had enough of these frivoloous lawsuits.

    ruchi
    ruchi
    15 years ago

    Finally, some normalcy is still around.
    My mom broke her hip, had a couple of surgeries,is still going to therapy and after 2 years she still is limping and she didn’t make a PENNY. (and it costed her a pretty penny)
    The american justice system needs some makeover