Monday, March 31, 2008

Selfishness of a Billion Dollar Company

Please read this disheartening story that essentially sums up everything Wal-Mart Stores Inc. stands for; Selfishness, Corporate Greed and willingness to do anything for a buck.

A collision with a semi-trailer truck seven years ago left 52-year-old Deborah Shank permanently brain-damaged and in a wheelchair. Her husband, Jim, and three sons found a small source of solace: a $700,000 accident settlement from the trucking company involved. After legal fees and other expenses, the remaining $417,000 was put in a special trust. It was to be used for Mrs. Shank's care.

Instead, all of it is now slated to go to Mrs. Shank's former employer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.


Read the Entire story here.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Very sad. The had a horrible lawyer. Why wasn't everything looked over before they started this?
Wal Mart did pay her bills. what more do you they need? Everyone is ready to sue. What world are we living in? I'm not happy with it, but Wal Mart was right in this matter. Look at all the facts