Strange Stories: Smashed Potatoes

We discuss Tracy J. Renshaw’s $1.5 million lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse over a slip-and-fall on mashed potatoes. We discuss Virginia’s contributory negligence law that could either set a precedent for survivors to collect compensation for personal injury or negate their claims based on their own culpability in the fall.CW | TW: This episode discusses alleged slip-and-fall and other injuries. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised.Email: [email protected]: severedpodcast.comInstagram: @severed_podcastTik Tok: @severedpodcastHosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew HudsonAvailable on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden StateSourcesNews Clip:  A Woman Is Suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 Million (ABC News)Legal Blog: “How Contributory Negligence Works in Virginia” via Marks & Harrison (marksandharison.com)Legal Blog: “Outback Steakhouse Lawsuit to Proceed” via GWC Injury Lawyers (gwclaw.com)Article: “Virginia Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M After Allegedly Slipping on Mashed Potatoes and Falling at Restaurant” by Chiara Kim (People; people.com)Article: “Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M, Says She Slipped on Mashed Potatoes in Sterling Restaurant” by Brian Farrell (DC News Now; dcnewsnow.com)Article: “Outback Steakhouse Customer Sues Restaurant for $1.5M After Face-Plant Over ‘Slippery’ Mashed Potatoes” by Kyra Breslin (NY Post; nypost.com)Article: “Outback Steakhouse Closes Permanently In Sterling” via The Burn (theburn.com)