Finger in chili update

a4l · 4-13-05, 5:09 PM

It looks like the lawsuit has been dropped and the woman in question is no angel.

Apr. 13, 2005. 02:03 PM
Woman drops Wendy's finger lawsuit

ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN JOSE, Calif. ? A woman who claimed she scooped up a human finger in her chili at a Wendy's restaurant has decided not to sue the fast-food chain.

Anna Ayala dropped her claim because it "has caused her great emotional distress and continues to be difficult emotionally," said her lawyer, Jeffrey Janoff.

Ayala, 39, claimed she found the four-centimetre long fingertip on March 22 while dining at a Wendy's restaurant in San Jose. She later filed a claim with the franchise owner, Fresno-based JEM Management Corp., which her lawyer had said was the first step before filing a lawsuit.

Court records show Ayala has a history of making legal claims against corporations, including a former employer, General Motors and a fast-food restaurant. She acknowledged receiving a settlement for medical costs a year ago after claiming that her daughter was sickened after eating at a Las Vegas restaurant.

Phone calls to Ayala's house in Las Vegas went unanswered yesterday. Investigators searched her home last week as part of their investigation into how a finger ended up in the chili.

Wendy's spokesman Denny Lynch declined comment on Ayala's decision to drop the lawsuit but said a reward hotline to receive tips will remain open. Wendy's has offered $50,000 US to the first person who can provide verifiable information that identifies the origin of the finger.

"It's very important to us to find out what really happened at the restaurant," Lynch said. "We will continue to fully co-operate with the police investigation."

Wendy's says the finger did not enter the food chain in its ingredients. None of the employees at the San Jose store had lost any fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy's ingredients reported any hand or finger injuries, the company said.

The Santa Clara County coroner's office used a partial fingerprint to search for a match in an electronic database but came up empty. DNA testing is still being conducted on the finger.
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Mel · 4-13-05, 5:14 PM

I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!

C-O-N-S-P-I-R-A-C-Y

Note to self: get the conspiracy emoticon for this site

Iced Tea · 4-13-05, 5:22 PM

This is going to call into question anyone's legitimate claim of finding body parts in products.

What lawyer couldn't argue that someone cut off their own ear and put it in their Quarter Pounder with Cheese. uh, hang on I think I hear the phone, sorry having a hard time hearing out of my left side.

a4l · 4-13-05, 5:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Note to self: get the conspiracy emoticon for this site

That is a very good idea.

Mel · 4-13-05, 6:54 PM

ahh that's better.

Found a few more goodies too.

bluemeanie · 4-14-05, 1:52 PM

C-O-N-S-P-I-R-A-C-Y

Phew... Thanks Matt. I broke into a cold sweat for a minute there.

4-13-05, 5:09 PM	#1
a4l HS MVP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: cyberspace Posts: 2,313	Finger in chili update It looks like the lawsuit has been dropped and the woman in question is no angel. Apr. 13, 2005. 02:03 PM Woman drops Wendy's finger lawsuit ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN JOSE, Calif. ? A woman who claimed she scooped up a human finger in her chili at a Wendy's restaurant has decided not to sue the fast-food chain. Anna Ayala dropped her claim because it "has caused her great emotional distress and continues to be difficult emotionally," said her lawyer, Jeffrey Janoff. Ayala, 39, claimed she found the four-centimetre long fingertip on March 22 while dining at a Wendy's restaurant in San Jose. She later filed a claim with the franchise owner, Fresno-based JEM Management Corp., which her lawyer had said was the first step before filing a lawsuit. Court records show Ayala has a history of making legal claims against corporations, including a former employer, General Motors and a fast-food restaurant. She acknowledged receiving a settlement for medical costs a year ago after claiming that her daughter was sickened after eating at a Las Vegas restaurant. Phone calls to Ayala's house in Las Vegas went unanswered yesterday. Investigators searched her home last week as part of their investigation into how a finger ended up in the chili. Wendy's spokesman Denny Lynch declined comment on Ayala's decision to drop the lawsuit but said a reward hotline to receive tips will remain open. Wendy's has offered $50,000 US to the first person who can provide verifiable information that identifies the origin of the finger. "It's very important to us to find out what really happened at the restaurant," Lynch said. "We will continue to fully co-operate with the police investigation." Wendy's says the finger did not enter the food chain in its ingredients. None of the employees at the San Jose store had lost any fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy's ingredients reported any hand or finger injuries, the company said. The Santa Clara County coroner's office used a partial fingerprint to search for a match in an electronic database but came up empty. DNA testing is still being conducted on the finger. link __________________

4-13-05, 5:22 PM	#3
Iced Tea Returned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 10 blocks up and 1 street over Posts: 1,348	This is going to call into question anyone's legitimate claim of finding body parts in products. What lawyer couldn't argue that someone cut off their own ear and put it in their Quarter Pounder with Cheese. uh, hang on I think I hear the phone, sorry having a hard time hearing out of my left side. __________________ Luongo for Prime Minister

4-13-05, 5:14 PM	#2
Mel Head Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,149	I KNEW IT!!!!!!!! C-O-N-S-P-I-R-A-C-Y Note to self: get the conspiracy emoticon for this site

4-13-05, 6:54 PM	#5
Mel Head Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,149	ahh that's better. Found a few more goodies too.

4-14-05, 1:52 PM	#6
bluemeanie HS Captain Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,298	C-O-N-S-P-I-R-A-C-Y Phew... Thanks Matt. I broke into a cold sweat for a minute there.