Penis Bitten by Rodent

[bobbie (imported)]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12187409

Judge rules inmate 'bitten on penis by rodent' may sue

Stock image of a rat Mr Solomon and county officials disputed whether the culprit was a rat or mouse

A New York man who says a rat bit his penis during a jail stay may sue county officials, a judge has ruled.

Peter Solomon, who said he later had to endure a course of rabies jabs, says jailers knew the ward in which they placed him was infested with rodents.

He says the jail was negligent and mistreated him because he is black.

Lawyers for Nassau County sought to have the suit dismissed. Among other arguments, its experts said they saw no evidence of serious injury.

Rodent problem disputed

In February 2007, Mr Solomon, a Vietnam veteran who says he has been treated for post-traumatic stress disorder, was jailed in the Nassau County Correctional Center near New York City, pending trial on charges he had menaced his wife.

He was transferred to a medical observation unit amid worries he was mentally ill. He claims at night a rat "or similar rodent" emerged from a hole in his mattress and bit him on the penis and hand, drawing blood.

Mr Solomon, who is in his 50s, claimed the county was indifferent to his treatment and failed to protect him from the vermin, and sued for damages.

County officials said they were shielded from lawsuits because they had acted in an official capacity, they were unaware of substantial risks, and they disputed the notion that a rodent problem existed in the jail.

They also noted the wound did not require stitching and that his injuries were merely psychological.

"The parties dispute whether the rodent was a mouse or a rat, whether Solomon was bitten or scratched, and the nature and extent of his injuries," Judge Arthur Spatt wrote.

He ruled on Thursday the suit may proceed.

[Dave (imported)]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12187409...

"The parties dispute whether the rodent was a mouse or a rat, whether Solomon was bitten or scratched, and the nature and extent of his injuries," ...

Just the thought had me screaming in pain.

George Orwell used one torture and made it into a literary success called "1984" ... The rat mask...

[bobover3 (imported)]

Rats are much bigger and much meaner. Many years ago I had to work with them in a lab, and they bite a lot. If a man was bitten it had to have been a rat. Mice are small and very fearful. They'll run instead of bite. If they're debating this in court, it's only because they've never been on a first name basis with either a rat or a mouse.

[Uncle Flo (imported)]

I have had rats as pets. They are very affectionate if they are played with and If you pay attention to them. They are also inteligent, also sneaky and willful. They express affection with little nips. They bite easily when startled or when being agressive. MY house has mice. They do not bite, they run. The penis biter is a rat or maybe an ex of mine. --FLO--

[Riverwind (imported)]

Really, Rats make wonderful pets, raised them as a kid and some were very friendly, loved to be pet.

River

[bobover3 (imported)]

The lab rats I saw many years ago were housed in little cages giving them almost no room. Like locking a person in a broom closet. They got food, water, and nothing else. Very cruel, really. PETA would have been right to protest. So I suppose it's no surprise these rats were mean when they had a chance to get out. I tip my hat to all rats who've gotten a bad rap.