Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Only in America - Woman sues Pastor
This probably belongs in the "Lawyer" category...
I found this article by Kathleen Lavey at the Lansing State Journal website:
"A woman who struck her head while praying fervently at Mount Hope Church in 2002 will pursue her case against Pastor Dave Williams and the church at an Eaton County jury trial set for Monday.
In a July 2005 complaint, Judith Dadd claims she answered a call to the altar, where church members often "are overcome by the Spirit of the Lord" - they sway, move or collapse to the floor while praying.
Dadd claims that on previous altar calls, trained ushers were available to catch those who fell to the ground. When she fell in 2002, she says, no one caught her.Advertisement
Dadd also claims in the suit that immediately after her injury, Williams and the church, where she was a 12-year member and involved in the women's ministry, ignored her need for first aid, comfort from the trauma and shock and spiritual support and fellowship."
