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Nutria Scare Causes Law Suit
Nutria Scare Causes Law Suit
Norman the Nutria Rat is going to have to find a new home.
Until now, he'd been living at the Wal-Mart in Abbeville, apparently cared for by Wal-Mart employees. But after he scared one customer, to the point of injury, he'll have to live somewhere else.
It's a story that's pulling national attention. Attorney Tony Fontana says Norman, the nutria rat caused an accident. His client was simply shopping and when she saw the rat, it startled her, now he wants Wal-Mart to pay.
"She fills up her basket, heads toward the coke section and all of a sudden this big nutria rat with a long tail and big teeth comes running right at her she thinks the rat's attacking her, she tries to protect herself and the cart goes over her foot."
In a statement from Wal-Mart "a safe, clean and friendly shopping environment for customers is always our goal. We're reviewing the lawsuit and will respond in court at the appropriate time."
But that's not enough for some Wal-Mart customers; they want Norman gone for good.