Legal Tactic Could Restrict Compensation for Chimp Attack Victim

The owner of a 200-pound chimp named Travis who went berserk and ripped the face off of the owner's friend has enraged some by trying to avoid a $50 million lawsuit, claiming the crippling attack should be treated instead as a workman's compensation claim. If a judge agrees, it would mean Charla Nash – who was blinded in the attack, has difficulty walking and can only eat through a straw – would not be entitled to receive any money for pain, suffering, humiliation or loss of enjoyment of life,...Full Story