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HotCorner · 08-23-2006, 04:46 PM

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Miserly Burger King charges hurt kid for ice
By Jennifer Roy/ Daily News Tribune
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - Updated: 10:35 AM EST

Ice does not appear on Burger King’s menu, but it should after a Newton teen limped into the Moody Street fast-food restaurant last week looking for some cool relief of a sore ankle.

John Michael Jasset staggered into the restaurant about 5 p.m. last Thursday after being hit by a car. He was thrown from his bike and also scraped his knee, arms and hands, his mother, Cheryl Jasset, said.

But when he asked for some ice to put on his ankle, he was told he had to pay for it.

The charge: 99 cents, plus 5 cents for tax. That’s the price of a small soda.

"I’m never going to Burger King again," John Michael said.

The 16-year-old Pond Street resident said that right after the accident, he exchanged information with the driver, picked up his bike, called his friends - who hadn’t seen the accident and rode ahead - on a walkie-talkie and hobbled into Burger King to nurture his injuries.

A sign on the door gives the cost of a bag of ice, but Jasset’s mother says they should have just given it free.

"It’s outrageous," Cheryl Jasset said. "He wasn’t dripping blood or anything, but his knee, arms and hands were cut."

She said she has tried to contact the local Burger King, but has gotten nowhere. She’s called the company’s corporate office, too.

So far there has been no apology from the fast-food giant.

No one answered calls from a reporter at the Moody Street restaurant Monday. Officials at Burger King’s corporate offices in Miami did not return calls, either.

"I’m never going to go to Burger King again," Cheryl Jasset said, echoing her son. "He was scared. No one helped him."

John Michael Jasset said he was afraid to ask for ice, so his friend did. The friend then paid for it because John did not have cash.

He said the cash-on-delivery ice didn’t even help much, but his ankle feels better now. The driver of the car that hit him saw his two friends but not him, he said.

Cheryl Jasset said a language barrier was evident at Burger King on the night of the incident, and has been in the days since.

"There has to be some comprehension because you’re dealing with people all day long," she said.

She said she just wants answers and an apology.

Insurance, she said, will cover her son’s medical bills.

It won’t get his friend’s $1.04 back, however.

Redsland · 08-23-2006, 04:59 PM

What if he'd been punched and given a black eye, and he asked a restaurant for a steak to cover it? Would it be an outrage if they charged him the going rate?

Is he going to be charged full price by the hospital that treats him? If so, is that an outrage?

Threatening never to go to Burger King again? Isn't that like threatening to boycott Renault?

westofyou · 08-23-2006, 05:05 PM

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Threatening never to go to Burger King again? Isn't that like threatening to boycott Renault?

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"I'm so hungry, I could eat at Arby's"

RBA · 08-23-2006, 05:09 PM

Wow, health care is getting bad in this country when people are going to Burger King for treatment.

Johnny Footstool · 08-23-2006, 05:34 PM

Would you like fries with your tetanus shot?

Rojo · 08-23-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsland

What if he'd been punched and given a black eye, and he asked a restaurant for a steak to cover it? Would it be an outrage if they charged him the going rate?

Is he going to be charged full price by the hospital that treats him? If so, is that an outrage?

Threatening never to go to Burger King again? Isn't that like threatening to boycott Renault?

Dude, its ice!

cincy jacket · 08-23-2006, 10:55 PM

I never understood why a cup of water was free but they charged you for a cup of ice. Go figure.

08-23-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cincy jacket

I never understood why a cup of water was free but they charged you for a cup of ice. Go figure.

Yeah, and the cup of water has ice in it too... So you get water + ice for free or just ice for $1.04.

max venable · 08-23-2006, 11:09 PM

Can't believe it's actually a news story.

First, kid doesn't even ask himself...he gets his buddy to go ask.

"Hey could I have some ice for my friend?"

"Yeah...it's 99¢"

"But he just hurt himself on the street."

"Oh, well, in that case...it's free."

I mean, come on. The friend paid for the ice, which any friend would do...and think nothing of it. It was $1.04 for cryin' out loud.

"I'm never going to BK again!" And...??? So...???

The Mom: I think it should have been free. Lady, it was a buck! How is this even a news story? Crazy.

oneupper · 08-24-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by max venable

How is this even a news story? Crazy.

Slow news day?

Chip R · 08-24-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Redsland

Threatening never to go to Burger King again?

He'll live longer.

justincredible · 08-24-2006, 10:09 AM

Maybe he should have said it was for a duck. I know for a fact that ducks eat for free at Subway. It might be the same at BK, who knows?

ThornWithin81 · 08-24-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

He'll live longer.

Unless he gets hit by a car again, mind you.

guttle11 · 08-24-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by justincredible

Maybe he should have said it was for a duck. I know for a fact that ducks eat for free at Subway. It might be the same at BK, who knows?

You stole my joke!

Seriously, when's the lawsuit filed?

Unassisted · 08-24-2006, 10:27 AM

The minimum-wage drones at the counter were probably told by their pimply-faced manager in a "team" meeting that ice and water must always be paid for. And now we see the downside of that policy.

08-23-2006, 04:59 PM	#2
Redsland You know his story Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 7,713	Re: Burger King charges hurt kid for ice What if he'd been punched and given a black eye, and he asked a restaurant for a steak to cover it? Would it be an outrage if they charged him the going rate? Is he going to be charged full price by the hospital that treats him? If so, is that an outrage? Threatening never to go to Burger King again? Isn't that like threatening to boycott Renault? __________________ Makes all the routine posts.

08-23-2006, 05:09 PM	#4
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,939	Re: Burger King charges hurt kid for ice Wow, health care is getting bad in this country when people are going to Burger King for treatment. Last edited by RBA; 08-23-2006 at 05:25 PM.

08-23-2006, 05:34 PM	#5
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,669	Re: Burger King charges hurt kid for ice Would you like fries with your tetanus shot? __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

08-23-2006, 10:55 PM	#7
cincy jacket Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 214	Re: Burger King charges hurt kid for ice I never understood why a cup of water was free but they charged you for a cup of ice. Go figure. __________________ Never let facts get in the way of a good rant.

08-23-2006, 11:09 PM	#9
max venable Bunn-O-matic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sugarcreek, Ohio Posts: 2,705	Re: Burger King charges hurt kid for ice Can't believe it's actually a news story. First, kid doesn't even ask himself...he gets his buddy to go ask. "Hey could I have some ice for my friend?" "Yeah...it's 99¢" "But he just hurt himself on the street." "Oh, well, in that case...it's free." I mean, come on. The friend paid for the ice, which any friend would do...and think nothing of it. It was $1.04 for cryin' out loud. "I'm never going to BK again!" And...??? So...??? The Mom: I think it should have been free. Lady, it was a buck! How is this even a news story? Crazy. __________________ For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism.

08-24-2006, 10:09 AM	#12
justincredible throws 106. NBD. Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,178	Re: Burger King charges hurt kid for ice Maybe he should have said it was for a duck. I know for a fact that ducks eat for free at Subway. It might be the same at BK, who knows?

08-24-2006, 10:27 AM	#15
Unassisted RZ Chamber of Commerce Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 13,227	Re: Burger King charges hurt kid for ice The minimum-wage drones at the counter were probably told by their pimply-faced manager in a "team" meeting that ice and water must always be paid for. And now we see the downside of that policy.

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