Wal-Mart Backs Off

I haven't posted on the Debbie Shank battle with Wal-Mart as it was covered in detail by a lot of the world and frankly it was really not surprising when you consider who the player was. I have refused to patronize Wal-Mart for years and even Madam is under strict instructions to stay away.
It is nice to see that Wal-Mart knows when it is whipped however and nice that Debbie and her family will get to keep the pittance that is left from her settlement. Here is the statement from WallyWorld....

"Occasionally, others help us step back and look at a situation in a different way. This is one of those times," Wal-Mart Executive Vice President Pat Curran said in a letter. "We have all been moved by Ms. Shank's extraordinary situation."

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"We wanted you to know that Wal-Mart will not seek any reimbursement for the money already spent on Ms. Shank's care, and we will work with you to ensure the remaining amounts in the trust can be used for her ongoing care," Curran said.

"We are sorry for any additional stress this uncertainty has placed on you and your family."

Good to see they know when to cut their losses especially when you consider that the amount of money here is just a couple of days salary for the CEO.