A rose by any other name would smell . . . like a lawsuit.

According to a recent story at UPI.com, a Florida man is suing Winn-Dixie for $15,000 because he pricked his finger on a rose thorn, which was allegedly negligently, recklessly, and unforgivably left attached – to a rose!  In the suit, Plaintiff Charles Imwalle of Lake Mary, Florida claims that he suffered pain, disfigurement, medical bills and lost wages as a result of his encounter with the most delicate of flowers.  The suit also names Passion Growers, L.L.C. as the offending gardeners who ignorantly and negligently left the rose in its natural (though beautiful) state of unreasonable dangerousness.

Disfigurement?  Lost wages?  What was this guy, a hand model?

According to the UPI story, Mr. Disfigured’s lawyer declined to comment to the media.  But, thank goodness, we know from the pleadings what Mr. Disfigured’s lawyer thinks should have been done: there should have been antibacterial solution in the buckets in which the flowers were kept.  So, obviously, they’re claiming that the Plaintiff’s finger became infected.  Which begs the question: How long did this guy actually go without washing his hands?

Each week, we seem to be able to find a new ridiculous lawsuit brought by someone with less common sense than the last person.  And yet, this one might take the cake.  At least until next week.