Thomas Cook - carbon monoxide poisoning case

bigH

17 May 15 16:05

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Thomas Cook were paid £3.5m but only paid £350k to the parents of the 2 dead kids after a protracted court battle

shameful behaviour

I am boycotting them

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Report Pokermonster • May 17, 2015 4:07 PM BST

Ultimately, I expect Thomas Cook will be forced to hand over that £3.5m to the bereaved family. Not legally, of course, rather by sheer weight of public opinion.

Report guinness2dear • May 17, 2015 4:08 PM BST

More chance of plaitting sick..

Report Pokermonster • May 17, 2015 4:13 PM BST

Maybe, maybe not. If the story endures for any length of time, folk like the OP boycotting the company will cost Thomas Cook dearly.

Report guinness2dear • May 17, 2015 4:15 PM BST

This case is 9 years old, Pokermonster..

Report Pokermonster • May 17, 2015 4:22 PM BST

I know, sir, but most folk hadn't heard about the £3.5m payout until recently.

Report guinness2dear • May 17, 2015 4:26 PM BST

True.. But as far as i can ascertain, Thomas Cook have done nothing wrong (legally) Morally, they are twáts. But aren't all big businesses? I just don't see them coughing up and leaving themselves open too even more criticism..

Report Foinavon • May 17, 2015 4:27 PM BST

Wonder how many people take a carbon monoxide alarm with them on holiday. Not difficult to stick one in the suitcase when packing.

Report Pokermonster • May 17, 2015 4:31 PM BST

Exactly, G2D. Thomas Cook are a big business with big business morals, or immorals as the case may be. For this reason, I think that their advisors might take the view it would be wise to make a large payment to the bereaved family.

Report guinness2dear • May 17, 2015 4:34 PM BST

I personally hope you're right. But it may be a little late in the day to show some compassion. How long did the parents wait for an apology? In fact, have they received it yet?

Report sidthekid • May 17, 2015 5:16 PM BST

Disgraceful Behaviour, When did they get this £3 Mill??,
It must have made some %%interest since they did receive it.

Report mobo • May 17, 2015 5:57 PM BST

NINE FKN YEARS - WHY IS THE BIG BOYS ALWAYS GET AWAY WITH IT

Still waiting on the whitehall peados too !!??

Report Dotchinite • May 17, 2015 6:33 PM BST

Another sensational headline but the facts are somewhat less of a story. Thomas Cook are not making a profit on this case merely being compensated for their costs after it was ruled it was the hotel not them which was at fault.

Report guinness2dear • May 18, 2015 2:27 PM BST

They (Thomas Cook) have given the money they received to charity...

I wonder if it's the retirement homes for former CEO'S..

Report Angel Gabrial • May 18, 2015 2:43 PM BST

The Thomas Cook name will soon be gone. Expect a rebranding exercise to override the terrible PR. The Germans are emotional retards in business.

Report Angel Gabrial • May 18, 2015 2:51 PM BST

Getting Thompson and TC mixed up here.