Big Hurt sues two Sox doctors

eriqjaffe · 07-14-2006, 04:36 PM

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...-sportsnew-hed

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In a nutshell, Thomas claims that the docs misdiagnosed his broken foot in Jue of 2004, which he continued to play on for another few weeks before the team podiatrist ordered an MRI and the broken bone was discovered. Thomas is claiming that resulted in the Sox not picking up is $10 million option for 2006, which in turn led to him signing the incentive-laded deal with Oakland.

For the record, the party being sued is Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and the Sox are not actually involved in the case.

bababui · 07-14-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...-sportsnew-hed

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In a nutshell, Thomas claims that the docs misdiagnosed his broken foot in Jue of 2004, which he continued to play on for another few weeks before the team podiatrist ordered an MRI and the broken bone was discovered. Thomas is claiming that resulted in the Sox not picking up is $10 million option for 2006, which in turn led to him signing the incentive-laded deal with Oakland.

For the record, the party being sued is Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and the Sox are not actually involved in the case.

He should thank them for giving him such a cool nickname.

Renner · 07-14-2006, 04:39 PM

I thought it said "Big Sue hurts two sex doctors".

Mr.Opinion · 07-14-2006, 04:41 PM

Big Hurt has always been my favorite player. Sucks that everything went down like this.

Big Willis 16 · 07-14-2006, 06:02 PM

He has to feed his kids.

ihatenames · 07-16-2006, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...-sportsnew-hed

(you have to register or use BugMeNot to read the article)

In a nutshell, Thomas claims that the docs misdiagnosed his broken foot in Jue of 2004, which he continued to play on for another few weeks before the team podiatrist ordered an MRI and the broken bone was discovered. Thomas is claiming that resulted in the Sox not picking up is $10 million option for 2006, which in turn led to him signing the incentive-laded deal with Oakland.

For the record, the party being sued is Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and the Sox are not actually involved in the case.

Sounds similar to kerry wood. Although i don't believe he's sueing. It's shame that these guys who relay so heavily on their bodies can't even get diagnosed correctly.

Skipaway · 07-16-2006, 05:38 AM

I would believe cases like this might lead to athletes paying premium for medical service.

bababui · 07-16-2006, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

I would believe cases like this might lead to athletes paying premium for medical service.

I am not sure that it would be legal to doctors/hospitals to base their rates on the occupation of the patient. Any lawyers out their??

Big Willis 16 · 07-16-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

I am not sure that it would be legal to doctors/hospitals to base their rates on the occupation of the patient. Any lawyers out their??

Eck left.

bababui · 07-16-2006, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Willis 16

Eck left.

Yeah..that was really sad..

Skipaway · 07-16-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

I am not sure that it would be legal to doctors/hospitals to base their rates on the occupation of the patient. Any lawyers out their??

Of course they can put a premium on the health care package. Cases like this would establish a good base of high insurance cost for athletes.

07-14-2006, 04:36 PM	#1
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,736	Big Hurt sues two Sox doctors http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...-sportsnew-hed (you have to register or use BugMeNot to read the article) In a nutshell, Thomas claims that the docs misdiagnosed his broken foot in Jue of 2004, which he continued to play on for another few weeks before the team podiatrist ordered an MRI and the broken bone was discovered. Thomas is claiming that resulted in the Sox not picking up is $10 million option for 2006, which in turn led to him signing the incentive-laded deal with Oakland. For the record, the party being sued is Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and the Sox are not actually involved in the case. __________________

07-14-2006, 04:41 PM	#4
Mr.Opinion All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: SkiFree Lodge Posts: 883	Big Hurt has always been my favorite player. Sucks that everything went down like this. __________________

07-14-2006, 06:02 PM	#5
Big Willis 16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,616	He has to feed his kids. __________________ A wise man once said "shutup and drink your beer!"

07-16-2006, 05:38 AM	#7
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	I would believe cases like this might lead to athletes paying premium for medical service. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

07-14-2006, 04:39 PM	#3
Renner Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 416	I thought it said "Big Sue hurts two sex doctors".