Woman stuck by needle in Target in parking lot awarded $4.6 million

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

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The award seems excessive..

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

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The award seems excessive..

Target will appeal this and win.

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

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The award seems excessive..

Target will appeal this and win.

Target should have just paid all her bills and lost wages in the first place.

[kiebers]

Attorney fees were probably in the high 6 figures range if not 7 figures.

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

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The award seems excessive..

Target will appeal this and win.

Target should have just paid all her bills and lost wages in the first place.

That will probably be the new policy going forward.

[Anonymous]

Attorney fees were probably in the high 6 figures range if not 7 figures.

They will get a large percentage of the award.

[kiebers]

Attorney fees were probably in the high 6 figures range if not 7 figures.

They will get a large percentage of the award.

I meant the money Target paid their attorneys. I doubt the award will stand that high but Target will pay a lot more in fees than the settlement is.

[Anonymous]

Attorney fees were probably in the high 6 figures range if not 7 figures.

They will get a large percentage of the award.

I meant the money Target paid their attorneys. I doubt the award will stand that high but Target will pay a lot more in fees than the settlement is.

Oh sorry kiebers, I thought you meant the plaintiff's attorney.

[kiebers]

No worries.... ac_smile

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

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The award seems excessive..

Target will appeal this and win.

They better. Consumers pick up the tab for outrageous settlements.

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

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The award seems excessive..

Might be a rush of people being stuck by needles they "found" in the parking lots of Walmart and Target.

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/wom ... id=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP



The award seems excessive..

Might be a rush of people being stuck by needles they "found" in the parking lots of Walmart and Target.

There might be some greedy copy cats.

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/wom ... id=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP



The award seems excessive..

This is the first I heard about this.

[Thiel]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/wom ... id=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP



The award seems excessive..

Obscene is the word I would use to describe it.

[Anonymous]

ANDERSON, S.C. — A jury has awarded a South Carolina woman more than $4.6 million after she was stuck by a needle picked up in a Target parking lot.



Before Carla Denise Garrison's lawsuit against Target Corp. went to trial, her lawyer offered to settle with the retailer for $12,000, but the offer was rejected. If the amount stands, it would be one of the largest awarded in the history of Anderson County litigation, according to Clerk of Court Richard Shirley.



Garrison, of Anderson, said Friday that she was "too overwhelmed" to talk about the case.



According to court documents, Garrison's injury happened in May 2014 in the parking lot of a Target Anderson.



Garrison had parked and gotten out of her vehicle when her then 8-year-old daughter, Kaileigh, picked up a hypodermic needle. Garrison swatted the needle out of her daughter's hand. When she did that, the needle stuck her in her right palm, according to court documents.



Documents show that Garrison went into the store and reported the injury to a Target employee. The employee noted in a report that Garrison "seemed worried."



Garrison was treated at AnMed Health, where she was tested for HIV and hepatitis. She was also prescribed medication because of the potential risk that she would contract HIV. She has tested negative for both HIV and hepatitis thus far, documents show.



According to court documents, the HIV drugs made Garrison sick and caused her to be bedridden. Garrison's husband, Clint, had to take time off work to care for her, according to her attorney.



"When we started this, we were just trying to get Target to make my client whole, to pay for her medical bills and the time that her husband had to take off work," said Garrison's attorney, Joshua Hawkins of Greenville. "We tried to be reasonable and not take this to trial. But Target took a really hard stance on it ... and I think the jury sent a message."



Target spokeswoman Erika Winkels said the company disagrees with the outcome of the case.



"The final damages award has not yet been determined by the Court," she said in an email. "Target is currently considering post-trial motions and appeal options."

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/wom ... id=UE12DHP">http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/woman-stuck-by-needle-in-target-in-parking-lot-awarded-dollar46-million/ar-AAiLPbb?li=AAggv0m&ocid=UE12DHP



The award seems excessive..

Obscene is the word I would use to describe it.

It's probably not the end of it Thiel.