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**M_Marked** · 09-01-2009, 02:52 PM

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?se...cal&id=6591415

Wow. I think he's pissed.

**objennasweene** · 09-01-2009, 10:13 PM

Oh damn. I'd be pissed too.

She filed for divorce in July 2005, although he claims she began having an extramarital affair 18 months to two years after receiving the kidney transplant, his attorney, Dominick Barbara said. Thanks for the kidney. BTW, I'm cheating on you.

I know women take everything when they leave you... but damn that guy got hosed over hard.

**Teeppoodiug** · 09-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Women... [rolleyes]

**ggdfgtdfffhfyj** · 09-01-2009, 10:47 PM

I discussed this with my co-workers yesterday.

I decided that this is one of the few scenarios where murder is justifiable.

**br`lorance** · 09-01-2009, 11:04 PM

We don't want to set a precedence here. Imagine if he was awarded damages for his kidney. What would that do to transplants in America? We'd have lawsuits for all of them. So his marriage didn't work out, he apparently did something wrong. According to the article, she cheated on him after the operation. Now if she were cheating during the time frame of the operation I think this would be different, but just because she got a kidney from him, is she now stuck with the guy for the rest of her life even if the marriage isn't working out?

**melissa** · 09-02-2009, 12:07 AM

Now if she were cheating during the time frame of the operation I think this would be different,

:O Surely it would be the surgeon's fault for doing her while she was under the gas?

**br`lorance** · 09-02-2009, 12:33 AM

:O Surely it would be the surgeon's fault for doing her while she was under the gas?

[rofl] You know what I meant.

**choollaBard** · 09-02-2009, 12:59 AM

We don't want to set a precedence here. Imagine if he was awarded damages for his kidney. What would that do to transplants in America? We'd have lawsuits for all of them. So his marriage didn't work out, he apparently did something wrong. According to the article, she cheated on him after the operation. Now if she were cheating during the time frame of the operation I think this would be different, but just because she got a kidney from him, is she now stuck with the guy for the rest of her life even if the marriage isn't working out?

Yes. If I give someone I love a kidney and she cheats on me, I'd want that **** back too. Getting your life saved through such an extreme measure and sacrifice and then stabbing said person in the back is inexcusable. We're talking about more than just some assets and money here.

**br`lorance** · 09-02-2009, 02:11 AM

Yes. If I give someone I love a kidney and she cheats on me, I'd want that **** back too. Getting your life saved through such an extreme measure and sacrifice and then stabbing said person in the back is inexcusable. We're talking about more than just some assets and money here.

I can understand him being pissed, but you don't know the whole story either. Maybe he cheated on her as well. Maybe he devoted all his time to his work instead of his family, maybe he was abusive etc.

Maybe he was the perfect husband and she just didn't get along with him anymore. No matter the reason, it doesn't really matter. Before the operation he had to sign documents that waived any of his rights to his kidney. Once it was removed from his body it was no longer his. He "gifted" it to his then wife. You cannot receive money for a gift. Not only that, but selling your organs is illegal in this country.

Once again I'll reiterate my earlier point. If he were to win a case like this in the US, it would set a horrible precedence. Anyone who donated an organ and was later treated badly by the recipient would be able to sue for damages and probably win due to the precedence set in this case.

**Teeppoodiug** · 09-02-2009, 02:14 AM

Once again I'll reiterate my earlier point. If he were to win a case like this in the US, it would set a horrible precedence. Anyone who donated an organ and was later treated badly by the recipient would be able to sue for damages and probably win due to the precedence set in this case.

True, but it's a sad world we live in when people treat the person who effectively shortened their own life to save theirs poorly. [thumbdown]

**Kimmitmelvirm** · 09-02-2009, 02:16 AM

Sucks, he won't see a dime though. But he will have the pride knowing he has publicly shamed her. That would be reward enough for me.

**br`lorance** · 09-02-2009, 02:19 AM

True, but it's a sad world we live in when people treat the person who effectively shortened their own life to save theirs poorly. [thumbdown]

I'm not arguing that, but you can't expect her to be his lap dog for the rest of her life either. He even said in the article he would do it again if given the chance.

Edit: below isn't directed at you Zortoflaven, just anyone who is on the side of the Dr.

If the organ came from an anonymous donor, would you expect her to be in debt of the donor for the rest of her life?

It's an amazing thing to be able to save someone like this, but to expect something in return is wrong.

**Teeppoodiug** · 09-02-2009, 02:21 AM

I'm not arguing that, but you can't expect her to be his lap dog for the rest of her life either. He even said in the article he would do it again if given the chance.

Certainly not. I can understand his frustration though.

**Unergerah** · 09-02-2009, 02:29 AM

i dont see why this is even in the news, theres been loads of these cases and no one ever wins.

**M_Marked** · 12-01-2009, 12:32 PM

i dont see why this is even in the news, theres been loads of these cases and no one ever wins.

He may have an Angle around that.

http://slate.com/blogs/blogs/humanna...your-wife.aspx

09-01-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
M_Marked Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 563 Senior Member	Husband demands money for kidney http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?se...cal&id=6591415 Wow. I think he's pissed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 10:13 PM	#2
objennasweene Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Oh damn. I'd be pissed too. She filed for divorce in July 2005, although he claims she began having an extramarital affair 18 months to two years after receiving the kidney transplant, his attorney, Dominick Barbara said. Thanks for the kidney. BTW, I'm cheating on you. I know women take everything when they leave you... but damn that guy got hosed over hard. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
Teeppoodiug Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Women... [rolleyes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 10:47 PM	#4
ggdfgtdfffhfyj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	I discussed this with my co-workers yesterday. I decided that this is one of the few scenarios where murder is justifiable. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 11:04 PM	#5
br`lorance Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	We don't want to set a precedence here. Imagine if he was awarded damages for his kidney. What would that do to transplants in America? We'd have lawsuits for all of them. So his marriage didn't work out, he apparently did something wrong. According to the article, she cheated on him after the operation. Now if she were cheating during the time frame of the operation I think this would be different, but just because she got a kidney from him, is she now stuck with the guy for the rest of her life even if the marriage isn't working out? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 12:07 AM	#6
melissa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 324 Senior Member	Now if she were cheating during the time frame of the operation I think this would be different, :O Surely it would be the surgeon's fault for doing her while she was under the gas? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
br`lorance Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	:O Surely it would be the surgeon's fault for doing her while she was under the gas? [rofl] You know what I meant. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 12:59 AM	#8
choollaBard Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	We don't want to set a precedence here. Imagine if he was awarded damages for his kidney. What would that do to transplants in America? We'd have lawsuits for all of them. So his marriage didn't work out, he apparently did something wrong. According to the article, she cheated on him after the operation. Now if she were cheating during the time frame of the operation I think this would be different, but just because she got a kidney from him, is she now stuck with the guy for the rest of her life even if the marriage isn't working out? Yes. If I give someone I love a kidney and she cheats on me, I'd want that **** back too. Getting your life saved through such an extreme measure and sacrifice and then stabbing said person in the back is inexcusable. We're talking about more than just some assets and money here. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 02:11 AM	#9
br`lorance Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	Yes. If I give someone I love a kidney and she cheats on me, I'd want that **** back too. Getting your life saved through such an extreme measure and sacrifice and then stabbing said person in the back is inexcusable. We're talking about more than just some assets and money here. I can understand him being pissed, but you don't know the whole story either. Maybe he cheated on her as well. Maybe he devoted all his time to his work instead of his family, maybe he was abusive etc. Maybe he was the perfect husband and she just didn't get along with him anymore. No matter the reason, it doesn't really matter. Before the operation he had to sign documents that waived any of his rights to his kidney. Once it was removed from his body it was no longer his. He "gifted" it to his then wife. You cannot receive money for a gift. Not only that, but selling your organs is illegal in this country. Once again I'll reiterate my earlier point. If he were to win a case like this in the US, it would set a horrible precedence. Anyone who donated an organ and was later treated badly by the recipient would be able to sue for damages and probably win due to the precedence set in this case. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 02:14 AM	#10
Teeppoodiug Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Once again I'll reiterate my earlier point. If he were to win a case like this in the US, it would set a horrible precedence. Anyone who donated an organ and was later treated badly by the recipient would be able to sue for damages and probably win due to the precedence set in this case. True, but it's a sad world we live in when people treat the person who effectively shortened their own life to save theirs poorly. [thumbdown] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 02:16 AM	#11
Kimmitmelvirm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	Sucks, he won't see a dime though. But he will have the pride knowing he has publicly shamed her. That would be reward enough for me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 02:19 AM	#12
br`lorance Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	True, but it's a sad world we live in when people treat the person who effectively shortened their own life to save theirs poorly. [thumbdown] I'm not arguing that, but you can't expect her to be his lap dog for the rest of her life either. He even said in the article he would do it again if given the chance. Edit: below isn't directed at you Zortoflaven, just anyone who is on the side of the Dr. If the organ came from an anonymous donor, would you expect her to be in debt of the donor for the rest of her life? It's an amazing thing to be able to save someone like this, but to expect something in return is wrong. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 02:21 AM	#13
Teeppoodiug Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	I'm not arguing that, but you can't expect her to be his lap dog for the rest of her life either. He even said in the article he would do it again if given the chance. Certainly not. I can understand his frustration though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2009, 02:29 AM	#14
Unergerah Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	i dont see why this is even in the news, theres been loads of these cases and no one ever wins. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-01-2009, 12:32 PM	#15
M_Marked Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 563 Senior Member	i dont see why this is even in the news, theres been loads of these cases and no one ever wins. He may have an Angle around that. http://slate.com/blogs/blogs/humanna...your-wife.aspx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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