Inspired by the frivolous Walmart suit thread (Too Crunchy Dorito)

[Dan Murphy]

Not really sure if it was frivilous or not (I suppose it was). I would need a lawyer just to read the thread, LOL. However, I just heard this one on the radio and googled for it to share.

People are nuts!!!!!!

Too Crunchy Dorito Blamed for Lawsuit


JANUARY 1, 2004 - A man who claims Doritos chips are dangerous can't use a retired University of Pittsburgh chemistry professor's work as evidence.

Charles Grady in 1995 filed a product liability suit against Plano-based Frito-Lay. Grady claims his throat was damaged because of the rigid texture and triangular shape of the chips.

Grady's attorney wanted to use a study by Charles Beroes that showed how much force and saliva was needed to break up the chips so they could be safely swallowed.

Beroes concluded the chips were too hard and sharp to be swallowed safely.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Thursday upheld a lower court that found the study doesn't qualify as evidence.

 

[Disney Ella]

Sounds like the man hasn't heard of chewing before swallowing!

 

[CEDmom]

Dan,

Thats a good one. I guess no one told the guy he shouldn't swallow them whole . I wouldn't be surprised if Frito Lays started adding instructions on how to consume their products on the packaging.

 

[CRB#33]

Dennis, oh Dennis! (Just teasin' ya!)

People have been chewing and swallowing Doritos for years!

This one's a bit nuts!

LOL

 

[Poohbear123]

I actually CUT the back of my throat on a Doritos once.... Didn't have to have medical attention, but it was kind of scary, as it went down my throat the wrong way, and scratched it with the pointy end before it went all the way down. I am VERY careful when eating Doritos.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Actually, I've noticed that Doritos can be very sharp. Might take a lawsuit to get Dorito's attention to the potential problems.