Parents Behaving Badly

Mom Sues Over Hot Mashed Potatoes

by admin on August 22nd, 2005

This gives a whole new meaning to “hot potato”:

Aug. 19–CHESAPEAKE — An $8,500 settlement has been tentatively reached between Chili’s Grill and Bar and a local mother who alleged that her 1-year-old son was injured at the restaurant after being served hot mashed potatoes.

Brinker Virginia Inc., the parent company of Chili’s Grill and Bar, filed a petition last week in Chesapeake Circuit Court, seeking the court’s approval of the settlement. A hearing on that request is scheduled for Sept. 7, according to court records.

The mother, Jacqueline Henderson, alleged that her son was burned on the face from “overheated” mashed potatoes, according to court records. While dining, the child managed to splash potatoes on his cheek while at the restaurant on Feb. 26, 2005, according to court records.

The mother alleged that the “overheated food” was the result of negligence on the part of the restaurant.

Lesson for parents: Never, EVER let your kid eat anything from a restaurant without first checking the temperature yourself. If you’re relying on disgruntled minimum-wage workers to keep your kids safe, you’re gonna get burned (or your child will, at least).

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