Family of Dead Wal-Mart Worker Files Suit

Family of Dead Wal-Mart Worker Files Suit

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The siblings of a New York Wal-Mart worker trampled to death by crazed bargain shoppers have filed suit against the discount retailer and the shopping center where the store is located.

Jdimytai Damour's three sisters and brother filed the wrongful death suit Wednesday. Their attorney Jordan Hecht said "We're going to be suing Wal-Mart as well as the owner of the mall, the security company, and we're contemplating an action against the police and the county of Nassau, although we're waiting to see what our investigation fleshes out about their involvement."

The suit claims Damour's death resulted from "the carelessness, recklessness, wanton disregard for public safety and gross negligence of the defendants ... in the staging, conducting and advertising for sales events." Hecht said the store should have been prepared for the crowds because it offered serious sale prices on a variety of items.

The 6'5", 270 lb. Damour, was a temporary worker at the store. He was asphyxiated while trying to protect a pregnant shopper from bargain hunting mob pounding the doors down to get into the store. Funeral arrangements are in the works, but will be kept under wraps to protect the family's privacy.

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This is so tragic, I have no words. My prayers go out to this mans family, he should be remembered as a hero. He lost his life trying to protect that of a woman and her unborn child. My thoughts, and my family thoughts are with him.

- Elizabeth

Posted 12/03/08 08:06 PM

God Bless his soul and his family and I hope they get every penny they ask for. He is a hero. Why was a pregnant woman there? This is sad that no one could stop themselves from running to help or stop the stampeding. Yes I was out on Black Friday holiday shopping, but I didn’t make it to Walmart until 30 mins after it opened and the lines were crazy. I want every store to have an organized way of doing these sales. It seemed fun untill something like this happens. I went to Target and it was soo organized why can’t Walmart do that. The lines were controlled by security gaurd and no one was out hand. This season is about the birth of Christ and loving your loved ones lt’s not forget that when these stores ofer sales they don’t love us they just want our money you family and loved one do w or w/o a gift in hand.

- Me!

Posted 12/03/08 11:56 PM