WestVirginiaRebel Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 TBO.com:CLEVELAND (AP) -- Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Friday that he settled a lawsuit filed against a Capitol Hill cafeteria over a split tooth he says he suffered when he bit into an olive pit in a sandwich wrap.The lawsuit filed in early January in Washington had sought $150,000 in damages from companies involved with the Longworth House Office Building cafeteria. The lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount that reflected out-of-pocket costs, according to the parties involved.The Ohio congressman said biting into the pit in April 2008 split a tooth down to the bone, caused excruciating pain and required reconfigured bridgework. The damaged tooth became infected, and he suffered a reaction to an antibiotic and an intestinal obstruction that required emergency medical attention, Kucinich said.The initial dental implant to replace the split tooth failed and required a second attempt, he said. None of the dental expenses were covered by insurance, he said.Kucinich, a liberal who made an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, said he was satisfied with the legal outcome."I feel that the defendants have responded fairly and reasonably," he said in a statement. "I don't want to have to make another dental visit for a very long time."________How is he not able to afford getting his teeth fixed? Did he really expect $150,000 out of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I would bet that with the super insurance all Congress critters have it should have been covered with dental insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 As I said in another post he must have opted out of paying the dental portion... so now we all pay as the food service provider is funded by taxpayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 As I said in another post he must have opted out of paying the dental portion... so now we all pay as the food service provider is funded by taxpayers. So if you opt out, don't you have to face the consequences of that decision? Oh wait. He must be too big to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Never would one say Kucinich is too big to fail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Never would one say Kucinich is too big to fail... Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguine Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Never would one say Kucinich is too big to fail... Heh. Heh, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltbag Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 "If the pit don't fit, you must acquit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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