Woman Sues for Lottery's 'Emotional Blackmail'

[RobRich]

A Dutch woman has lost her lawsuit against the National Postcode Lottery for "emotional damages" when failing to win the lottery. Even more bizarre, she sued despite having not purchased a lottery ticket!

De Gier lived on a street in the small southern town of Heusden where seven entrants won €13.9 million (US$18.6 million) each on Jan 1, 2006.

Together with her husband, she filed a suit, arguing that the lottery was an invasion of privacy because she could not escape the media attention surrounding the town's selection. Afterward, neighbors allegedly rubbed in their victory, including one who ostentatiously displayed a new Porsche in front of his house.

De Gier said she eventually become obsessed with the loss. She said she was constantly confronted with it when writing her postal address.

The thought of the next lottery draw felt "like a noose around my neck being tightened," she told television program Nova, wiping away tears.

Source: International Herald Tribune (Associated Press)

[Socalgal]

Oy vey!

[outlaw2001it]

Hello,
It reminds me of a joke. A man prays to God to win the lottery. After 3 weeks, and 18 lottery jackpots he doesn't win. So he complains to God, "why God why, why won't you let me win the lottery? God replies, I really would like to help you, but first you have to buy a lottery ticket. Take Care.