Woman Sues Company After Winning Toyota BUT Was Given a Toy Yoda!

A Hooters contest waitress’s dream turned into a lawsuit when a promised Toyota turned out to be a toy Yoda.

How Did The Hooters Contest End Up In a Toy Yoda Lawsuit?

Jodee Berry, a former Hooters waitress, was caught in an unexpected prank where she was promised a reward that turned into a bitter disappointment.

In 2001, Jodee Berry was crowned the champion of a beer sales contest, in this contest the prize was a shiny new Toyota. Full of anticipation, she was blindfolded and led to the parking lot, only to discover a much smaller package containing a toy Yoda.

But the Prank Backfired Spectacularly

Hooters management revealed the ‘surprise’ as an April Fool’s joke. However, for Berry, the joke was far from amusing. She was feeling deceived and humiliated, so she decided to take legal action against the restaurant chain for breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation.

Hooters Contest Waitress Wins Toy Yoda Lawsuit

The case garnered significant media attention, with public opinion largely siding with Berry. Ultimately, she emerged victorious, securing an undisclosed settlement. Her attorney famously declared that the awarded sum was sufficient for Berry to purchase any Toyota of her choice.

The Hooters incident serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly harmless pranks can have severe consequences. For the restaurant chain, the joke proved to be an expensive one, both financially and reputationally.

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