Dongo vs Fitness Flyer Inc: Out of court settlement
2000/02/01
It has been reported that the sensational High
Court case between Ms Gladys Dongo and Fitness Flyer Inc has been
settled out of court.
It will be remembered that Ms Dongo was suing Fitness Flyer Inc
for a considerable sum of money because her Fitness Flyer
departed from its stationary position, launching her on a
breakneck journey from Nyamandhlovu, through the bush to the
Falls Road, and thence via Gwaai River, Lupane and Hwange to the
border at Victoria Falls, where she collided with a southbound
locomotive on the bridge.
Apparently the manufacturers and distributors of Fitness Flyer
were extremely perturbed at the sum involved. However, it turned
out that the sum was quoted in Zimdollars. After knocking off a
few noughts and dividing to convert into real money, they cheered
up considerably, and would have paid up without a murmur if
someone hadn't pointed out that this would be an admission of
liability.
Details of the settlement are not clear, but it is understood
that Fitness Flyer will pay Ms Dongo a suitcase full of
Zimdollars.
For her part, Ms Dongo has agreed to pose naked for Playboy, and
give an interview in which she will attribute her remarkable body
to regular workouts on a Health Walker.
Both Ms Dongo and Fitness Flyer are reportedly happy with the
settlement,although there is a strong possibility that the
manufacturers of the Health Walker will sue.
Footnote: Police are still searching for the bungee jumper who
was preparing to jump when Ms Dongo made her unexpected
appearance on the bridge. It is thought that, in the confusion,
he may have jumped without the bungee.
Vic Falls Police have referred the matter to the authorities
further down the river. When asked why they were not taking the
matter more seriously, they explained that he was Australian.