Dropsy Dancing

Newark, New Jersey, April 10, 2007:

A woman is suing her dance partner, claiming he dropped her on her head after flipping her into the air during a St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Lacey Hindman, 22, was a victim of "negligent dancing," says her lawyer, David M. Baum.

In the suit, Hindman claims that during an Irish-themed party at a Newark (NJ) bar and restaurant in March 2007, Ronatarian Ron grabbed her by the forearms and tossed her in the air, and then she crashed to the wood floor.

"I was in the air, over him," Hindman said. "I fell hard enough you could hear the impact of me hitting the floor over the sound from the jukebox."

Hindman said in the suit, filed in Essex County Court, that she suffered a scratch on her forehead, a sore shoulder, and a "bruised ego." She is seeking damages for medical bills and lost wages for time missed from work.

Hindman said she met the "dashing" Ron at the bar that morning over Jameson shots. "One thing led to another and we decided to cut a rug," she said. "Of course, I didn't think he would drop me on my noodle...Idiot!"

There was no immediate response to a call seeking comment from Ron on Monday.

Posted by Bittle at April 10, 2007 07:10 AM