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Old 08-17-2009, 09:18 AM
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New disposable contact container had hair??

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL

I opened up a new set of contacts this morning and found something disturbing in the one for my right eye. It looked like several pieces of hair (from shaving a beard) were in the sealed container with the contact. I wasn't sure what to do about this scenario and was hoping I could get some legitimate advice on what I should do about it. Thank you for the help
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Old 08-17-2009, 10:53 AM
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How about returning to the place of purchase for replacement.
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Old 08-17-2009, 10:57 AM
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How about returning to the place of purchase for replacement.
But But But But But...

Shouldn't they PAY him?
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Old 08-17-2009, 11:08 AM
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Oh give me a break man. I'm not really thinking of doing that because in all honesty it would waste my time probably. But at the same time I do feel that I should get something replaced or reimbursed. I mean the contact was in my eye before I even noticed (since I am pretty blind without them). Maybe I should be asking if the liquid (possibly saline) that states it's sterile on the package also sterilizes any other possible objects that might have flown into the container. Most likely this person didn't have anything that would harm me, but I don't know what kind of diseases could be possible through hair follicles. I'm just asking advice, not sarcasm from the peanut gallery.

Oh, also, I don't know if it should be a complaint to the company who sold me the product or the company who manufactures it.
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Old 08-17-2009, 11:10 AM
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Oh give me a break man. I'm not really thinking of doing that because in all honesty it would waste my time probably. But at the same time I do feel that I should get something replaced or reimbursed. I mean the contact was in my eye before I even noticed (since I am pretty blind without them). Maybe I should be asking if the liquid (possibly saline) that states it's sterile on the package also sterilizes any other possible objects that might have flown into the container. Most likely this person didn't have anything that would harm me, but I don't know what kind of diseases could be possible through hair follicles. I'm just asking advice, not sarcasm from the peanut gallery
How do you KNOW they're hairs, as opposed to by-products from the mfg process? What are your damages?
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Old 08-17-2009, 11:17 AM
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Well, because they LOOK like hairs and since I do shave from time to time, I feel I have a good handle on what hair looks like. Now I'm not unwilling to look at the other side of it. It is possible (since I know nothing about how it's made) I guess that manufacturing a silicone product could produce something that looks identical to hair, but I'm thinking it doesn't.
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The manufacturer is strictly liable for your damages. It may be more convenient to sue the store you bought the defective product from, and let the store name the manufacturer as a third party defendant.

To begin, get the hair-like contaminants analyzed and find out exactly what it is.

I'm pretty sure you will recover all of your medical expenses and lost wages due to this defective product. Your attorney can tell you if you will be able to recover more.
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Old 08-17-2009, 11:38 AM
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The manufacturer is strictly liable for your damages. It may be more convenient to sue the store you bought the defective product from, and let the store name the manufacturer as a third party defendant.

To begin, get the hair-like contaminants analyzed and find out exactly what it is.

I'm pretty sure you will recover all of your medical expenses and lost wages due to this defective product. Your attorney can tell you if you will be able to recover more.
Good for a chuckle today...

WHAT MEDICAL EXPENSES?
WHAT LOST WAGES?

Furthermore, how can our OP prove that it's not HIS hairs from shaving?
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Furthermore, how can our OP prove that it's not HIS hairs from shaving?
Gee, don't you watch any TV? Any decent lab can analyze hair samples, especially for a $1.2mm lawsuit.
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Gee, don't you watch any TV? Any decent lab can analyze hair samples, especially for a $1.2mm lawsuit.
Yeah...CSI Miami will be right on it!
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Ok, as much fun as you're having with this, it would be nice to have someone just say what they think instead of the backhanded smacks. I've never had to contact anyone EVER for any legal matters (well besides once in college lol). I was just curious. If I'm an idiot for thinking of doing something about it, then just call me an idiot and tell me it's not possible. I would at least respect that response more than people cracking jokes over my situation. I just find it disgusting and I would imagine someone else would too. I mean, even if I go over to another person's house and they have their shavings all over the sink then that is just gross. This just happens to be a well-known corporation who manufactures contact lenses. I don't know anything about how accurate hair dna tests are or how they are done in the first place. That's not my area of study by any means. I'm realizing now though that trying to get any real information through a forum was an asinine decision. It wasn't my hair, I didn't shave today...the container was opened while in my hand at chest level. I know me saying anything like that isn't any means for you to believe me. Just letting you know. Wow
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Ok, as much fun as you're having with this, it would be nice to have someone just say what they think instead of the backhanded smacks. I've never had to contact anyone EVER for any legal matters (well besides once in college lol). I was just curious. If I'm an idiot for thinking of doing something about it, then just call me an idiot and tell me it's not possible. I would at least respect that response more than people cracking jokes over my situation. I just find it disgusting and I would imagine someone else would too. I mean, even if I go over to another person's house and they have their shavings all over the sink then that is just gross. This just happens to be a well-known corporation who manufactures contact lenses. I don't know anything about how accurate hair dna tests are or how they are done in the first place. That's not my area of study by any means. I'm realizing now though that trying to get any real information through a forum was an asinine decision. It wasn't my hair, I didn't shave today...the container was opened while in my hand at chest level. I know me saying anything like that isn't any means for you to believe me. Just letting you know. Wow
You can sue to recover damages. Damages would include lost wages and medical bills. Since you have not indicated that you had any damages, it doesn't sound like you have a legal issue.
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Thank you for the information. I will gladly remove myself from the higher than almighty forum.
Another satisfied customer.
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