'Too fat for Harrods' woman to sue

[j.m@talk]

A 15-stone American woman who says she was thrown out of the Harrods store in London is preparing to issue a defamation writ

Eilene Kadden, from California, claims she was ejected from the store because she did not have the right image.

Her lawyers, who will issue the writ after Christmas, will argue for damages claiming other shoppers thought she was shoplifting when asked to leave by a store security guard.

Ms Kadden, a children's clothes buyer, said that her mother, a size 10, was allowed to stay in Harrods even though the pair were wearing similar outfits.

She said: "I was embarrassed, humiliated and physically removed from the store.

"Harrods has been the only place where I have had problems. I am in the fashion industry and have shopped all over the world. Nothing like this happened before."

She says she has battled with depression after the £1,400 shopping trip with her mother turned into a nightmare.

Ms Kadden was wearing a £250 outfit of brown leggings and a white embroidered shirt, for the shopping trip in May, which she had bought on a previous visit to Harrods.

Ms Kadden, 48, said: "Since this happened you look at yourself a lot and it makes you worry about if you are wearing the right clothes. I do not feel that they should get away with treating people this way."

Legal experts predict Ms Kadden's claim could be between £30,00 and £40,000.

Harrods has a strict dress code which was introduced in 1989 and bans unsuitable attire.

Many famous people have fallen foul of the ruling including the ex-Neighbours stars, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.

[Billforce]

Sue! Sue! Sue! those Limey scum bags.

[j.m@talk]

Oooooh Lardy

[herosrest]

Now that is what ya call ' A culture shock'.

HA ha haha . She 'will' lose the case.

[cwin]

The Harrodian christmas hamper

Comprises:

Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne 75cl
Jobard Meursault Genevrières 2000 75cl
Fourrier Chambolle Musigny 1999 75cl
Dalmore 11-Year Old 70cl
Vinha Maria Teresa Quinta da Crasto 75cl
Isole e Olena Cepparello 75cl
Tyrells Vat 1 Semillon 75cl
Château Pichon Lalande 1997 75cl
Warres 1977 75cl
Château Nairac 1996 75cl
Harrods Organic Honey Ham min. 5kg
Harrods Goose Foie Gras with Truffles 210g
Harrods Beluga Caviar 125g
Harrods Wood Cheese Safe with a Selection of 6 Cheeses
Harrods Side of Smoked Salmon 800g
Chicken Gallantine with Tarragon min. 1kg
Pheasant en Croûte 1.25kg
Crab and Scallop Mousse with Sancerre 840g
Cocktail Blinis 120g
12 Fresh Quail Eggs
Fresh Brandy Butter 300g
Harrods Rosemary Jelly 227g
Harrods Tomato Chutney with Herbs 285g
Harrods Mango Chutney with Ginger and Lime 320g
Harrods Summer Fruits in Whisky and Syrup 450g
Harrods Italian Coffee in Canister 500g
Harrods Knightsbridge Afternoon Tea in Caddy 125g,
Harrods White Sugar Swizzle Sticks 72g
Harrods Assorted Shortbread 800g
Harrods Milk Chocolate Bombes 200g
Harrods Chocolate Fruit and Nut 400g
Harrods Chocolate Lemon Disc 100g
Harrods Luxury Christmas Pudding 1.36kg
Cabernet Red Wine Confit 125g
Harrods Handmade Christmas Cake 1.4kg
Harrods Mince Pies 12
Château d’Estoubion Olive Oil 50cl
Pear and Port Conserve 270g
Rosemary Honey with Hazelnuts 270g
Apple and Orange Conserve 270g
Almond French Woodcutter Cake 100g
3 Red Fruits Coulis 220g
Panettone with Radicchio 900g
Muzzi Baci di Dama 250g
Niederegger Spezialitäten Chocolates 1kg
Harrods 2003 Christmas Bear Height 33cm
12 Harrods Gold and Red Holly Crackers
4 Arthur Price Silver-plated Napkin Rings
Arthur Price Silver-plated 3 Candle Holder
4 Linen Damask Napkins
Chasseur Wooden Chopping Board
Bar Board and Knife
Royal Scot Coronet Port Decanter with Sterling Silver Collar
4 Royal Scot Coronet Port Glasses
Christmas Centrepiece with Faux Roses (candle not included).

Presented with a rattan and woven seagrass trunk with a Harrods leather tag.

Price: £2,000.00





Pay £2000 for food and not even get a free candle!

[cwin]

What are they saying... you cant be fat! And selling you all this!

[alferret]

those Limey scum bags

We didnt put the O in obese

[Billforce]

I was going to call Dodi but then I remembered he was in the Mercedes with Diana. Too bad I don't know his papa.

[j.m@talk]

Originally posted by Billforce
I was going to call Dodi but then I remembered he was in the Mercedes with Diana. Too bad I don't know his papa.

As dead as a Dodi

[zybch]

Don't forget the 12 pound delivery fee. You'd think that after just spending 2000, you'd get free delivery.

The problem is that many people make the mistake of confusing cost with quality (or rudeness with high-breeding), or being dressed in Harrods clothes with being acceptable dressed and not looking like a half rotted beached whale.

Also, I'm sure Kylie didn't sue Harrods. That sort of thig is usually left to fat trailer-trash Americans who tend to sue people if the sky isn't the right colour, or if colour isn't spelt the way they like

Aparently the State of New South Wales here in Australia is the 2nd most letigious state in the world (after California).
This means that while we don't sue if the sky is the wrong colour, we DO sue if the clouds are the wrong shape.

[j.m@talk]

Boob