CASSELBERRY - In January, 1-year-old Joey Cosmillo wandered into the backyard and fell into the family pool. When his mother hauled him out, he wasn't breathing. Rescuers were able to bring him back to life, but he suffered severe brain damage and cannot walk, talk or even swallow.
Now, his family faces another burden: One of the rescuers, Casselberry police Sgt. Andrea Eichhorn, is suing, alleging the family left a puddle of water on the floor that afternoon, causing her to slip and fall.
The boy's grandparents, named in the suit, are mystified and angry.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/orl-mdrown1007oct10,0,6825213.story?track=rss
This is just sad for this officer to put this family through this. When you work in law enforcement or any public safety job putting yourself in warms way is a part of the job. The pool of water on the floor was there because their grandson had just drowned in the pool. That officer was probably in a panic, wasn't paying attention to her surroundings and slipped. I hope to God this suit is thrown out.
Cop who fell on the job sues family of baby who almost drowned
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I agree, this is completely frivolous. I hope the judge throws it out along with her lawyer, what a shame!
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