03/11/2004: 
Asshat of the Week
Greenville Man Sues for Alleged Scalding
by Frank Recchia, Channel 7 Spartanburg, SC
A Greenville man wants a whopper-sized bite of cash from Burger King Corporation, after he says a chicken sandwich he bought at a Cherokee County Burger King scalded his mouth.
Frank Chancellor's suit claims Burger King should give customers fair warning about the temperature of its foods.
His suit claims the alleged scalding incident last summer caused symptoms ranging from pain and suffering to physical disability.
The amount of lettuce Chancellor wants from a jury trial is not yet disclosed.
Congressman Jim DeMint voted for a measure that would stop frivolous lawsuits when customers make claims of obesity or weight gain against fast-food restaurants.
DeMint says America also needs a law to stop this kind of suit.
Chancellor nor his attorney were available for comment at the time of this publication.
