A customer has filed a negligence lawsuit against Dunkin’, claiming he was injured by an exploding toilet at one of the coffee chain’s locations in central Florida.
Paul Kerouac is seeking more than $100,000 in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in state court in Orlando, claiming he suffered “severe and long term injuries” following the explosion of a toilet in the men’s room of a Dunkin’ location in Winter Park, Florida, a year ago.
After the explosion left Kerouac covered in human feces, urine and debris, he walked out of the men’s room seeking help from workers and the store’s manager, according to the lawsuit. An employee told him that they were aware of the “problem with the toilet” since there had been previous incidents, the lawsuit says, without diving into further details about the explosion.
A. How the fuck does a toilet explode?
B. If they knew there was something wrong with it, a sign saying “out of order” takes 10 seconds.
This is seriously the only question that needs to be answered. Well, that and what the “previous incidents” means.
Of course, we won’t get any answers until it plays out in court, and even then it’ll probably be settled quietly with no details released.
Usually I’m against speculation in the news. But in this case, I feel like reporting “An employee told him that they were aware of the ‘problem with the toilet’ since there had been previous incidents, the lawsuit says, without diving into further details about the explosion” just doesn’t go far enough.
If the company won’t provide an explanation, I say get ridiculous with it to force a response. Something like “some speculate the cause of the explosion to be linked to diarrhea allegedly caused by Dunkin’s new MIGHTY MACCHIATO.” Print that and let them correct you.
I’ve never thought of applying Cunningham’s Law to social situations before. I like it, but I can already see the disaster looming if it becomes commonplace.
I will say the machiato is what made my toilet explode as well
A crack or chip in the porcelain. When they finally give way, they can be dramatic about it. It’s not uncommon at all and can happen while not in use. Temperature changes can trigger it as well.
Always replace a chipped or cracked toilet ASAP. Not worth the risk of mess or injury.
Broken porcelain is definitely not something I want to fall onto.
Speculation: I assume there are two potentials here
As for the sign:
This is Florida we’re talking about.