Wow! Shocking twist in the finger-in-the-Wendy's-chili case. - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 04-13-2005, 04:55 PM

On the positive side, if you woke up in a bathtub full of ice missing a finger, I'll bet you can make $50,000 and get your finger back as long as you can match fingerprints with it.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7487945/

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A woman who claimed she scooped up a human finger in her chili at a Wendy’s restaurant has decided not to sue the fast-food chain.

Anna Ayala dropped her claim because it “has caused her great emotional distress and continues to be difficult emotionally,” said her attorney, Jeffrey Janoff.

Ayala, 39, claimed she found the 1½-inch long fingertip on March 22 while dining at a Wendy’s restaurant in San Jose. She later filed a claim with the franchise owner, Fresno-based JEM Management Corp., which her attorney had said was the first step before filing a lawsuit.

Court records show Ayala has a history of making legal claims against corporations, including a former employer, General Motors and a fast-food restaurant. She acknowledged she received a settlement for medical costs several years ago after claiming that her daughter was sickened after eating at a Las Vegas restaurant.

Phone calls to Ayala’s house in Las Vegas went unanswered Wednesday. Investigators searched her home last week as part of their probe into how a finger ended up in the chili.

San Jose police say they’re investigating a possible connection between the finger and the owner of several exotic animals at Pahrump, Nev., who lost one of her fingers in a leopard attack on Feb. 23.

The San Jose Mercury-News said the finger could not be reattached and was returned to the woman, Sandy Allman. She has an unlisted number and could not be reached by The Associated Press for comment.

Wendy’s spokesman Denny Lynch declined to comment on Ayala’s decision to drop the lawsuit but said a reward hot line to receive tips will remain open. Wendy’s has offered $50,000 to the first person who can provide verifiable information that identifies the origin of the finger.

“It’s very important to us to find out what really happened at the restaurant,” Lynch said. “We will continue to fully cooperate with the police investigation.”

Wendy’s maintains the finger did not come from any of its ingredients. None of the employees at the San Jose store had lost any fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy’s ingredients reported any hand or finger injuries, the company said. Officials also have not confirmed whether the finger was cooked, as initial news reports indicated.

The Santa Clara County coroner’s office used a partial fingerprint to search for a match in an electronic database but came up empty. DNA testing is still being conducted on the finger.

BigChiefFan · 04-13-2005, 07:40 PM

This lady is a fraud, Plain and simple. Sh should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Lazy, ass bitch thinks the world owes her a living. She's a heartless bitch that attempts scams on people and for her to stoop to what she did is absolutely pathetic.

**Dunit35** · 04-13-2005, 10:30 PM

"Wendy’s maintains the finger did not come from any of its ingredients. None of the employees at the San Jose store had lost any fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy’s ingredients reported any hand or finger injuries, the company said. Officials also have not confirmed whether the finger was cooked, as initial news reports indicated."

I'd hope their ingredients dont call for a finger

04-13-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BigOlChiefsfan

I'm sure sorry he charged you for the toes, man, that totally ruins the effect. They've gotta be free or forget it. Nothing better with chili than fritos.

Oh

My

GOD

That was so brutally dry, I chortled. I think I'm going to die or something. You're the man, BOCF. You know I'm a fan.

teedubya · 04-13-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Oh

My

GOD

That was so brutally dry, I chortled. I think I'm going to die or something. You're the man, BOCF. You know I'm a fan.

yeah, that was golden. I don't think that there has been a better post than that one in quite some time. I know none of my posts have reached that level of clever.

badgirl · 04-14-2005, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

IMO

I mean, HTF do you sever a finger and not know about it?

more importantly, how do you lose your finger in chili and not know it.

**Rausch** · 04-14-2005, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by badgirl

more importantly, how do you lose your finger in chili and not know it.

No idea.

Hope they cut hers off though and make a tasty treat out of it...

Amnorix · 04-14-2005, 06:09 AM

Wendy's should bring suit against her for defamation. Try to take any assets she has, and if she doesn't have any, garnish her wages.

A criminal action should also be brought against her if possible. Unfortunately, I can't think of any charges that would stick.

InChiefsHeaven · 04-14-2005, 06:29 AM

attempted fraud?

Amnorix · 04-14-2005, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

attempted fraud?

Possibly. I'm no criminal lawyer, but if the person hadn't gotten around to filing a lawsuit or anything, then maybe not.

I think I saw a reference that they had "filed a claim", in which case, attempted fraud would probably work.

The problem here is if this person doesn't have a criminal record, "attempted fraud" isn't exactly going to result in a helluva lot of punishment. Still worth it to put it on her record, though, so that if she ever sues anyone else, they can bring it up in court.

InChiefsHeaven · 04-14-2005, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Possibly. I'm no criminal lawyer, but if the person hadn't gotten around to filing a lawsuit or anything, then maybe not.

I think I saw a reference that they had "filed a claim", in which case, attempted fraud would probably work.

The problem here is if this person doesn't have a criminal record, "attempted fraud" isn't exactly going to result in a helluva lot of punishment. Still worth it to put it on her record, though, so that if she ever sues anyone else, they can bring it up in court.

She should definately have her ass paraded through court, just to expose her for the fraud that she is. Then Wendy's should sue her for defamation or something and make her work for them as a fry cook or something...

Duck Dog · 04-14-2005, 07:18 AM

This is a good argument for tort reform. I hope the lying biotch gets some jail time.

04-13-2005, 04:55 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-772449 VARSITY	Wow! Shocking twist in the finger-in-the-Wendy's-chili case. On the positive side, if you woke up in a bathtub full of ice missing a finger, I'll bet you can make $50,000 and get your finger back as long as you can match fingerprints with it. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7487945/ SAN JOSE, Calif. - A woman who claimed she scooped up a human finger in her chili at a Wendy’s restaurant has decided not to sue the fast-food chain. Anna Ayala dropped her claim because it “has caused her great emotional distress and continues to be difficult emotionally,” said her attorney, Jeffrey Janoff. Ayala, 39, claimed she found the 1½-inch long fingertip on March 22 while dining at a Wendy’s restaurant in San Jose. She later filed a claim with the franchise owner, Fresno-based JEM Management Corp., which her attorney had said was the first step before filing a lawsuit. Court records show Ayala has a history of making legal claims against corporations, including a former employer, General Motors and a fast-food restaurant. She acknowledged she received a settlement for medical costs several years ago after claiming that her daughter was sickened after eating at a Las Vegas restaurant. Phone calls to Ayala’s house in Las Vegas went unanswered Wednesday. Investigators searched her home last week as part of their probe into how a finger ended up in the chili. San Jose police say they’re investigating a possible connection between the finger and the owner of several exotic animals at Pahrump, Nev., who lost one of her fingers in a leopard attack on Feb. 23. The San Jose Mercury-News said the finger could not be reattached and was returned to the woman, Sandy Allman. She has an unlisted number and could not be reached by The Associated Press for comment. Wendy’s spokesman Denny Lynch declined to comment on Ayala’s decision to drop the lawsuit but said a reward hot line to receive tips will remain open. Wendy’s has offered $50,000 to the first person who can provide verifiable information that identifies the origin of the finger. “It’s very important to us to find out what really happened at the restaurant,” Lynch said. “We will continue to fully cooperate with the police investigation.” Wendy’s maintains the finger did not come from any of its ingredients. None of the employees at the San Jose store had lost any fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy’s ingredients reported any hand or finger injuries, the company said. Officials also have not confirmed whether the finger was cooked, as initial news reports indicated. The Santa Clara County coroner’s office used a partial fingerprint to search for a match in an electronic database but came up empty. DNA testing is still being conducted on the finger.
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04-13-2005, 07:40 PM	#16
BigChiefFan MVP Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the Top 10 Casino cash: $9924205	This lady is a fraud, Plain and simple. Sh should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Lazy, ass bitch thinks the world owes her a living. She's a heartless bitch that attempts scams on people and for her to stoop to what she did is absolutely pathetic. __________________ A 35 year drought can make you thirsty.
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04-13-2005, 10:30 PM	#17
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2402955	"Wendy’s maintains the finger did not come from any of its ingredients. None of the employees at the San Jose store had lost any fingers, and no suppliers of Wendy’s ingredients reported any hand or finger injuries, the company said. Officials also have not confirmed whether the finger was cooked, as initial news reports indicated." I'd hope their ingredients dont call for a finger
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04-14-2005, 06:09 AM	#22
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Wendy's should bring suit against her for defamation. Try to take any assets she has, and if she doesn't have any, garnish her wages. A criminal action should also be brought against her if possible. Unfortunately, I can't think of any charges that would stick. __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington
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04-14-2005, 06:29 AM	#23
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $515437	attempted fraud? __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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Duck Dog Reap the whirlwind Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $10004900	This is a good argument for tort reform. I hope the lying biotch gets some jail time.
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