Best Buy's Geek Squad Sued Over Electric Shock
Charles Casey, a former pastor, is suing the commercially popular Best Buy “Geek Squad” computer repair service for allegedly making negligent repairs on his computer. Readers of this blog may recall the Geek Squad by the familiar cars they drive to identify themselves. Apparently, the repairs made to Mr. Casey’s computer caused it to shock him severely as soon as he plugged his printer into it, according to a federal lawsuit filed on his behalf.
Casey, who now lives in Florida with his wife, said in the lawsuit that as soon as he plugged it in, he suffered "a severe electric shock that ran through his body, with tingling in his right hand up to his shoulder, across his tongue and down his left arm."
Casey, who was 73 at the time, suffered injuries to both of his arms, dislocated shoulders, and a need for physical therapy. His wife had to assist and care for Casey, since he couldn't use his arms while recuperating. The suit papers indicate he is seeking $450,000 in damages.
