It's not like Wal Mart needs the money!

[joelunchbox 0]

What this does demonstrate is that Wal Mart is simply a big bully run by fat cat bereaucrats. Someone summed it up simply--Wal Mart will spend more than they will recover. And Wal Mart itself admitted this was an extraordinary circumstance and if they cared, they WOULD do something. Or write something into the policy.

[Heracles 417]

What this does demonstrate is that Wal Mart is simply a big bully run by fat cat bereaucrats. Someone summed it up simply--Wal Mart will spend more than they will recover. And Wal Mart itself admitted this was an extraordinary circumstance and if they cared, they WOULD do something. Or write something into the policy.

Walmart once stood for value but now only looks at providing low prices by ripping someone off down the line. At the end of the day if people stopped shopping there they would change their ways or go under. I cannot see that happening anytime soon. They will probably do better than ever this year since the economy is doing so poorly.

Interesting how the government has not cracked down on them for being a monopoly..

[Sister Fracas 5]

Gotta say I've never shopped at Walmart and I don't long to....

[Meriem_DZ 37]

I sent walmart corporate headquarters an email letting them know the reason I wont be shopping there anymore. I would rather shop at a family owned grocery store and put money in their hands instead of WalMart's.

Meriem

This is their reply to my email.

Thank you for your message.

Dear Meriem,

When our associates, or their family members, suffer injuries or

medical conditions which are the responsibility of others, our plan steps in

to pay covered medical expenses so the associate and their families

don't have to worry about their bills or have large out-of-pocket

expenses. It is only after the associate or their family member receives a

monetary payment from the responsible party, that our health plan becomes

entitled to reimbursement.

While the Shanks case involves a tragic situation, our responsibility

is to follow the provisions of the plan which governs the health

benefits of our associates. These plans are funded by associate premiums and

company contributions. Any money recovered is returned to the health

plan, not to the business. This is done out of fairness to everyone who

contributes and benefits from the plan. The Supreme Court's denial of the

Shank appeal concludes all litigation. The Court ruled that the

benefit plan was entitled to the funds in the trust account, which was about

$280,000, which is all it requested.

Thank you,

Wal-Mart Customer Relations

[Ta Ta 1]

I hate to break this to you but almost all insurance companies have the same fine print. This isn't Walmarts doing, it's the insurance companies. As some of you know Luz was in the hospital last month. I just sent off paperwork that they asked for. It was requesting information as to whether she intended to sue someone or make a claim on another insurance. If the answer was yes then they were going to reduce her benifit by that amount.

But I know hating Walmart is a pass time for some of you, carry on. I will continue to shop there every week and love it.

well said !

[Nagishkaw 510]

Yep.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I'm with you sister!

Gotta say I've never shopped at Walmart and I don't long to....

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Doesn't Walmart have their own health care plans rather than a third party insurance company?

That's what the story suggests. Wal-Mart wouldn't be litigating against this family if a third party insurance was entitled to the re-imbursement.

[Nearly Done 8]

How sad

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Huh, so that is why you sue for medical bills even if they are covered by insurance.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Huh, so that is why you sue for medical bills even if they are covered by insurance.

The woman is tied to a wheel chair living in a nursing home. I believe the "damages" she was awarded from the trucking company that caused her condition far exceed the 470K in direct medical expenses which Wal Mart paid years ago as a benefit - or, as it turns out, rather loaned to the beneficiary who has worked at the campany and contributed to the plan.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Update: Wal-Mart actually does the right thing in the end.

Wal-Mart: Brain-damaged former employee can keep money

[Meriem_DZ 37]

Update: Wal-Mart actually does the right thing in the end.

Wal-Mart: Brain-damaged former employee can keep money

Thanks for updating the story. I am so glad wal mart did the right thing. They should have done the right thing in the begining. I cant imagine the agony those poor people went through.

Meriem

[simple_male 1]

Update: Wal-Mart actually does the right thing in the end.

Wal-Mart: Brain-damaged former employee can keep money

Yes, this is what I heard on TV yesterday. They should have done it from the beginning. Lots of complaints and condemnation forced Walmart to backtrack.

[Suegra! 0]

Shank and her husband, Jim, won $1 million after suing the trucking company involved in the wreck. After legal fees, the couple received $417,000.

This is crimminal in itself!