Toon Chris Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, then insured them against, among other things, fire. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars and without yet having made even his first premium payment on the policy the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost ' in a series of small fires.' The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason, that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer sued and WON! Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous. The judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a policy from the company, which it had warranted that the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable 'fire' and was obligated to pay the claim. Rather than endure lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars lost in the 'fires'. NOW FOR THE BEST PART.. After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!! With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drexyl Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Can only happen in America! Absolutely brilliant and a big thank you to our colonial cousins for never failing to provide us with endless amusement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 surely that deserves a darwin award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 surely that deserves a darwin award Except he is still alive and potentially contributing to the gene pool. Maybe an honourable mention though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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