Oversize Man Sues White Castle Over Seats

[miles]

NANUET, N.Y. - A 290-pound New York man is steaming mad at the White Castle fast-food chain, which he claims repeatedly broke promises to make the booths in his local eatery bigger.

Martin Kessman, 64, filed a lawsuit against the fast-food giant last week in Manhattan federal court, claiming that the uncomfortable booths violate the civil rights of fat people.

Kessman's lawsuit came more than two years after he complained to White Castle about the size of the booths at the Nanuet, N.Y., eatery and reportedly received a pledge that renovations would be carried out to cater for larger customers.

"They sent me specs and everything, about how the booths were going to be enlarged and made comfortable for people with a little more weight. So two and a half years went by, and nothing was done," he told the NY Post , adding that he has no problem finding a place to take a load off at other fast-food places and fits easily into airline seats.

The Americans with Disabilities Act is "applicable -- not only to me, but to pregnant women and to handicapped people," according to Kessman, who is suing for bigger chairs and unspecified damages. "I just want to sit down like a normal person."

 

[NeverEndingMe]

only in America

bigger chairs so that I can stuff more down my throat to make me bigger

NANUET, N.Y. - A 290-pound New York man is steaming mad at the White Castle fast-food chain, which he claims repeatedly broke promises to make the booths in his local eatery bigger.

Martin Kessman, 64, filed a lawsuit against the fast-food giant last week in Manhattan federal court, claiming that the uncomfortable booths violate the civil rights of fat people.

Kessman's lawsuit came more than two years after he complained to White Castle about the size of the booths at the Nanuet, N.Y., eatery and reportedly received a pledge that renovations would be carried out to cater for larger customers.

"They sent me specs and everything, about how the booths were going to be enlarged and made comfortable for people with a little more weight. So two and a half years went by, and nothing was done," he told the NY Post , adding that he has no problem finding a place to take a load off at other fast-food places and fits easily into airline seats.

The Americans with Disabilities Act is "applicable -- not only to me, but to pregnant women and to handicapped people," according to Kessman, who is suing for bigger chairs and unspecified damages. "I just want to sit down like a normal person."

 

[Wat_Tyler]

"I just want to sit down like a normal person."

Then weigh what a normal person weighs.



I'm reminded of Sam Kinison's advice on world hunger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN7ehccspao

 

[thirty]

NANUET, N.Y. - A 290-pound New York man is steaming mad at the White Castle fast-food chain, which he claims repeatedly broke promises to make the booths in his local eatery bigger.

Martin Kessman, 64, filed a lawsuit against the fast-food giant last week in Manhattan federal court, claiming that the uncomfortable booths violate the civil rights of fat people.

Kessman's lawsuit came more than two years after he complained to White Castle about the size of the booths at the Nanuet, N.Y., eatery and reportedly received a pledge that renovations would be carried out to cater for larger customers.

"They sent me specs and everything, about how the booths were going to be enlarged and made comfortable for people with a little more weight. So two and a half years went by, and nothing was done," he told the NY Post , adding that he has no problem finding a place to take a load off at other fast-food places and fits easily into airline seats.

The Americans with Disabilities Act is "applicable -- not only to me, but to pregnant women and to handicapped people," according to Kessman, who is suing for bigger chairs and unspecified damages. "I just want to sit down like a normal person."

It was ridiculous! Can we sue him for the inconveniences he brings to us because of his extraweight?

 

[miles]

This begs the question: WTF is he doing eating at White Castle?

 

[eyer]

It was ridiculous! Can we sue him for the inconveniences he brings to us because of his extraweight?

"we"?

You gotta communist mouse in your 口袋, Tonto?

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

I wonder if he would like a bar stool for a Christmas present?

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

This begs the question: WTF is he doing eating at White Castle?

Taking up space and breaking normal people seats.

 

[JohnnySavage]

What's really funny about this, is that Lit's faux conservatives would be beside themselves if the government regulated that fast food joints had to have fattie tables. Because, they would argue, a private citizen should be able to sue if they are wronged, and the government has no right to regulate seat sizes.

So here's a private citizen suing, like they advocate, and they are up in arms about it.

These dopes make true conservatives, like me, laugh a lot.

 

[NeverEndingMe]

It was ridiculous! Can we sue him for the inconveniences he brings to us because of his extraweight?

this is why we need tort reform. and this jackass must pay white castle for their legal costs.

 

[NeverEndingMe]

awe JohnieBeStupid, what's funny about this is that your an ass. 2nd, the government has no role in this. why should they?

the guy should be responsible for himself and not eat fast food.

you sound like Merc, come on JohnieBeStupid, pull your head out of your ass

What's really funny about this, is that Lit's faux conservatives would be beside themselves if the government regulated that fast food joints had to have fattie tables. Because, they would argue, a private citizen should be able to sue if they are wronged, and the government has no right to regulate seat sizes.

So here's a private citizen suing, like they advocate, and they are up in arms about it.

These dopes make true conservatives, like me, laugh a lot.

 

[NeverEndingMe]

Taking up space and breaking normal people seats.

maybe we can spend him to Japan, as they love to eat whale meat?

 

[eyer]

...true conservatives, like me...

Barry Goldwater laughs at you, too...

 

[JohnnySavage]

Barry Goldwater laughs at you, too...

Get a job, mootch.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

If smokers can sit in the non-smoking section, will midgets be able to sit in the extra large booths?

 

[eyer]

Get a job, mootch.

One trick Shetland...

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

If smokers can sit in the non-smoking section, will midgets be able to sit in the extra large booths?

And the headlines will read "Midget Sues White Castle Over Large Booths". Midget claims no fit place for small people.

 

[miles]

What's really funny about this, is that Lit's faux conservatives would be beside themselves if the government regulated that fast food joints had to have fattie tables. Because, they would argue, a private citizen should be able to sue if they are wronged, and the government has no right to regulate seat sizes.

So here's a private citizen suing, like they advocate, and they are up in arms about it.

These dopes make true conservatives, like me, laugh a lot.

It's nice that you can amuse yourself with bullshit pulled right out of your ass.

 

[Spacefender]

...Lit's faux conservatives...

Lit is full of fauxes.

adding that he has no problem finding a place to take a load off at other fast-food places

Begs the question of why isn't he going to those other fast food restaurants instead. Although, you'd think that if any place would be accommodating to "persons of girth" it would be a fast food restaurant.

 

[Ham Murabi]

I'm a bit baffled by this whole thing. The story doesn't mention how tall the guy is, only that he's 64 years old and weighs 290. If he's 6-foot-6 he probably won't fit in the booth and he probably wouldn't be considered fat.
Take of look at some of this football players who weigh 290 and you'll understand what I'm talking about.

 

[Ham Murabi]

What's really funny about this, is that Lit's faux conservatives would be beside themselves if the government regulated that fast food joints had to have fattie tables. Because, they would argue, a private citizen should be able to sue if they are wronged, and the government has no right to regulate seat sizes.

So here's a private citizen suing, like they advocate, and they are up in arms about it.

These dopes make true conservatives, like me, laugh a lot.

So you're a conservative who supports the Americans with Disabilities Act.
That's interesting.
See, as a conservative I detest the ADA, know that it has resulted in higher numbers of disabled being unemployed, and has led to God knows how many frivolous lawsuits.

 

[JohnnySavage]

It's nice that you can amuse yourself with bullshit pulled right out of your ass.

I realize you aren't one of the deep thinker Lit Conservatives, but what is it you find offensive about the story? That he is exercising his Constitutional right to have his grievance addressed by the courts? Perhaps you think the government should regulate who can file a lawsuit?

 

[JohnnySavage]

So you're a conservative who supports the Americans with Disabilities Act.
That's interesting.
See, as a conservative I detest the ADA, know that it has resulted in higher numbers of disabled being unemployed, and has led to God knows how many frivolous lawsuits.

What you should find interesting that no court has found that being fat is violation of the act. You are jumping to the ending without enjoying the middle of the story.

And I doubt you even understand what the ADA does.

And futher - who decides what lawsuits are frivolous? You, the government or a judge? You see, a true conservative would let the judge decide. Since you don't get to be dictator, I assume you would like your big government to regulate who can file a suit, and for what.

Right?

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

I'm a bit baffled by this whole thing. The story doesn't mention how tall the guy is, only that he's 64 years old and weighs 290. If he's 6-foot-6 he probably won't fit in the booth and he probably wouldn't be considered fat.
Take of look at some of this football players who weigh 290 and you'll understand what I'm talking about.

Heh. I am 6'2", 230lbs. Those fast food places make me feel like I am sitting on a training potty. My knees come up pretty high. No problem because of my weight though, just kind of feel like I am a giant at times. Or like I am sitting at the kiddie table. I have no problem with it. Kind of funny actually.

 

[Karen Kraft]

NANUET, N.Y. - A 290-pound New York man is steaming mad at the White Castle fast-food chain, which he claims repeatedly broke promises to make the booths in his local eatery bigger.

Martin Kessman, 64, filed a lawsuit against the fast-food giant last week in Manhattan federal court, claiming that the uncomfortable booths violate the civil rights of fat people.

Kessman's lawsuit came more than two years after he complained to White Castle about the size of the booths at the Nanuet, N.Y., eatery and reportedly received a pledge that renovations would be carried out to cater for larger customers.

"They sent me specs and everything, about how the booths were going to be enlarged and made comfortable for people with a little more weight. So two and a half years went by, and nothing was done," he told the NY Post , adding that he has no problem finding a place to take a load off at other fast-food places and fits easily into airline seats.

The Americans with Disabilities Act is "applicable -- not only to me, but to pregnant women and to handicapped people," according to Kessman, who is suing for bigger chairs and unspecified damages. "I just want to sit down like a normal person."

I love it.

Great find, Miles.