Håkon Robertsen has refused to tear down a condemned barn for fear of
reprisals from 'little people' and is ready to sue local authorities
to protect the building.
Robertsen continues to resist a local order to tear down the derelict
structure, and is currently being fined NOK 300 (USD 47.50) a day
until he flattens the barn. Local authorities first ordered the barn
demolished in February 2005 after complaints from Robertsen's
neighbors and a new order was passed this autumn.
Robertsen fears the consequences of tearing the building down.
"I don't believe in ghosts, but underworld creatures have taken up
residence in the building," Robertsen told newspaper Nordlys,
referring to a term used for the fairies and goblins of Norwegian
folklore.
Robertsen would not go into detail about his experiences, but said he
was convinced that to comply with the order would have serious
consequences for his life and health.
"A while back I removed the top of the building and that is an
experience I will not repeat," he said, and points out that the barn
is built on an old Viking site.
He has offered to build a solid fence around the ramshackle building
so that it no longer poses a danger to anyone.
The head of the local building policy department, Mette Mohåg, told
Nordlys that there was as yet no deadlock in the matter.
(Aftenposten English Web Desk/NTB)
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1550511.ece
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Worker's Compensation
Worker's Compensation cases vary greatly around the country. I live in Florida, and was injured on the job in 1990, while going to court in my capacity as a Social Worker.
I was in my supervisor's car, and we were hit from behind by a pickup truck. My supervisor sent the driver of the truck away, and also dismissed the police officer who arrived on the scene. I was not given the opportunity to give any kind of statement- she just told the other driver and the officer that nobody was hurt. A short time afterwards, I felt like I was going to faint while standing before the judge. That night, I ended up in the emergency room of one of the local hospitals, unable to feel my arms and legs. I was hospitalized for a week.
What ensued was an ugly four-year fight with the State of Florida, my former employer. In the process, I lost my home and several family heirlooms, which had to be sold. I got an attorney and then had to fire him a year later for mishandling my case. The next attorney was great, but then left the firm. My case was handed over to one of the senior partners who was "semi-retired" and did nothing while my son and I went without the necessities of life. Finally, a young rookie lawyer just out of law school took over. I called the firm, and told him that he could "settle my case". He looked at the file, and determined that I should have been receiving weekly benefits for several months.
Finally, my case was settled. Ironically, in Florida, the employer has the right to be reimbursed if the injured worker is eligible for an insurance settlement. I did get an insurance settlement against my own uninsured motorists' coverage. I had retained an secondary attorney, who prevented the State from getting all of the money. Total, I got a settlement for approx. $40 thousand, and a lifetime of back and neck pain.
It's even works for injured Florida workers today. In 1994, the state "reformed" Worker's Comp. Now, if you are injured on the job, you are placed into an HMO. If you do not go to their doctor- aka "their paid whore" who will say what the employer and the insurance company want them to say about your injuries, your case may be totally dismissed. I know a young man who will be crippled the rest of his life. He was working on a machine that his employer, Georgia Pacific, knew was not functioning property. He was crushed when a two-ton roll of paper came lose. Yet, all the employer would say to him when he was released from the hospital, after a two month long stay, was "when are you coming back to work?". His case is now in litigation, and it is taking almost four years, just as mine did. For the rest of his life, this 26 year old man will have metal rods in his legs and spine, and will live with pain every day, as I do.
I was in my supervisor's car, and we were hit from behind by a pickup truck. My supervisor sent the driver of the truck away, and also dismissed the police officer who arrived on the scene. I was not given the opportunity to give any kind of statement- she just told the other driver and the officer that nobody was hurt. A short time afterwards, I felt like I was going to faint while standing before the judge. That night, I ended up in the emergency room of one of the local hospitals, unable to feel my arms and legs. I was hospitalized for a week.
What ensued was an ugly four-year fight with the State of Florida, my former employer. In the process, I lost my home and several family heirlooms, which had to be sold. I got an attorney and then had to fire him a year later for mishandling my case. The next attorney was great, but then left the firm. My case was handed over to one of the senior partners who was "semi-retired" and did nothing while my son and I went without the necessities of life. Finally, a young rookie lawyer just out of law school took over. I called the firm, and told him that he could "settle my case". He looked at the file, and determined that I should have been receiving weekly benefits for several months.
Finally, my case was settled. Ironically, in Florida, the employer has the right to be reimbursed if the injured worker is eligible for an insurance settlement. I did get an insurance settlement against my own uninsured motorists' coverage. I had retained an secondary attorney, who prevented the State from getting all of the money. Total, I got a settlement for approx. $40 thousand, and a lifetime of back and neck pain.
It's even works for injured Florida workers today. In 1994, the state "reformed" Worker's Comp. Now, if you are injured on the job, you are placed into an HMO. If you do not go to their doctor- aka "their paid whore" who will say what the employer and the insurance company want them to say about your injuries, your case may be totally dismissed. I know a young man who will be crippled the rest of his life. He was working on a machine that his employer, Georgia Pacific, knew was not functioning property. He was crushed when a two-ton roll of paper came lose. Yet, all the employer would say to him when he was released from the hospital, after a two month long stay, was "when are you coming back to work?". His case is now in litigation, and it is taking almost four years, just as mine did. For the rest of his life, this 26 year old man will have metal rods in his legs and spine, and will live with pain every day, as I do.
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Welcome to Current Lawsuit Information
Hi Folks,
Current Lawsuit Information is simply a collection of lawsuit information I find online. This site is not intended to be used for legal advice. I am not an attorney so if you think you might need legal help please seek am attorney in your area.
This collection of lawsuits will contain information on a variety of lawsuits, medical malpractice, drug company lawsuits and more. If you have information on a legal action such as class action lawsuits, defective or hazardous products or any lawsuit that you think is interesting, please feel free to post it.
Current Lawsuit Information is simply a collection of lawsuit information I find online. This site is not intended to be used for legal advice. I am not an attorney so if you think you might need legal help please seek am attorney in your area.
This collection of lawsuits will contain information on a variety of lawsuits, medical malpractice, drug company lawsuits and more. If you have information on a legal action such as class action lawsuits, defective or hazardous products or any lawsuit that you think is interesting, please feel free to post it.
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