Neverending Amazement At What People Will Do For Prizes; But Is Incredibly Idiotic Contest A Crime?
The contest put on by Sacramento radio station KDND was called "Hold your wee for a Wii." Eighteen contestants drank lots of water over a 4-hour period. They would be disqualified if they urinated. Contestant Jennifer Strange drank almost 2 gallons of water, then began to experience headaches and disorientation. So she dropped out of the contest and went home.
SHE DIED THAT DAY - from water intoxication. Her family has sued the radio station, among others (Click here to see the lawsuit on The Smoking Gun).
What about criminal responsibility? Do you think anyone involved is being prosecuted for this? Nope. The District Attorney decided not to charge anyone at the station because Ms. Strange could have stopped anytime, and because "there were no observable indications or symptoms that [she] was experiencing a serious medical emergency..."
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Washington DC Injury Lawyer John B. Mesirow represents injured accident victims in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. His practice includes Car Accidents, Bike Accident, Boating Accident, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dog Bite, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Trucking Accident and Wrongful Death cases. John Mesirow was named a "Top Lawyer" by Washingtonian magazine and aggressively represents his clients. You can contact him online or by phone at 866-463-0303 or 202-463-0303.
