TMJD news -- Woman sues Mars Candy Company - Starburst Caused Teeth To Stick Together

Woman Suing Over Starburst Candy Injury
Plaintiff Says Candy Caused Teeth To Stick Together

Thursday, June 28, 2007 0517PDT

BOSTON -- A Michigan woman is claiming that a sweet snack turned into her
worst nightmare, and now she's suing a well-known candy company.

Victoria McArthur said she misaligned her jaw while eating Starburst
candies.

She said a piece of the candy caused her top and bottom teeth to stick
together, resulting in a condition called "temporal mandibular joint
dysfunction."

McArthur is seeking $25,000 from the Mars Corp. to pay for her
rehabilitation, plus compensation for her pain and suffering.

There has been no comment from the company on the lawsuit

Gosh, I guess I should have sued when I cracked a tooth on a piece of
hard candy and had to pay big $$$ for a crown. Some folks are
litigation crazy and will sue "just because they can". Are they being
aided and abetted by the legal system? You bet they are!

Ann

i had tmj dysfunction during thanksgiving dinner--couldn't close my
mouth. should have sued my mama.

diane

"Diane" <dcham@aol.com> wrote in message
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i had tmj dysfunction during thanksgiving dinner--couldn't close my
mouth. should have sued my mama.

diane

LOL!

If your mama was like my mama she would have told you to leave the table
if you were going to just sit there and complain instead of eating. LOL

Ann

My mom should sue Popcorn Makers...LOL she has broken teeth, sucked popcorn
down her throat and almost choked to death...She doesn't eat popcorn alone
anymore...
Cindy
"california_chief" <Fire_Chief@Jamacha_Junction_FD.ca.us> wrote in message
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> Woman Suing Over Starburst Candy Injury
> Plaintiff Says Candy Caused Teeth To Stick Together
>
> Thursday, June 28, 2007 0517PDT
>
> BOSTON -- A Michigan woman is claiming that a sweet snack turned into her
> worst nightmare, and now she's suing a well-known candy company.
>
> Victoria McArthur said she misaligned her jaw while eating Starburst
> candies.
>
> She said a piece of the candy caused her top and bottom teeth to stick
> together, resulting in a condition called "temporal mandibular joint
> dysfunction."
>
> McArthur is seeking $25,000 from the Mars Corp. to pay for her
> rehabilitation, plus compensation for her pain and suffering.
>
> There has been no comment from the company on the lawsuit
>
>