Mother's Day Mishap: A Not-So-Award-Winning Mom Moment

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Happy Mother’s Day! Now, let’s be honest—Mother’s Day is usually reserved for sentimental shoutouts to our moms and sweet family moments. And while my mom definitely deserves all the love in the world (trust me, she was amazing), today’s story isn’t about her. Nope, this one’s about a mom whose parenting moment went hilariously, tragically sideways—and left her son down a pinky and up a pile of cash. So buckle up, because if you thought your family drama was wild, Nancy and John Garrity of Wayne, NJ are here to take it to a whole new level.

Picture this: It’s a regular day in suburban New Jersey. John Garrity is in his mom’s garage, channeling his inner DIY pro with a miter saw. He’s laser-focused on his work, sawing away like he’s auditioning for an HGTV show.

Enter stage left: Nancy, John’s mom. Completely unaware of how distracting a mom-tap can be when power tools are involved, Nancy gives her son a little shoulder tap, probably just to ask something like, “Do you want turkey or ham for lunch?”

But what happens next? John, startled by the tap, turns his head—and, well, let’s just say the miter saw had other plans. In the blink of an eye, John’s pinky finger goes bye-bye and lands in the sawdust pile.

Now, here’s where things get even wilder. Instead of chalking this up to an unfortunate (and painful) life lesson, John decides to take things to court. Yes, you read that right—he sues his mom.


At the trial, Nancy, bless her well-meaning heart, admits that her little shoulder tap was indeed the catalyst for the pinky-severing incident. The jury doesn’t take long to deliberate, and the verdict is clear: John wins.

The court awards him $20,000 to cover his medical bills and a whopping $95,500 for pain, suffering, and who-knows-what-else. I mean, at least he’s got the cash to invest in some premium pinky prosthetics, right?

So what do we learn from Nancy and John’s not-so-Hallmark moment? First, if someone’s using a power tool that could double as a medieval weapon, maybe avoid the whole “tap-on-the-shoulder” move. Second, family drama can get downright lucrative—if you’re willing to endure the awkwardness of suing your mom. But seriously, this story is a great reminder that safety comes first. Whether it’s a miter saw, a chainsaw, or a simple bread knife, distractions can lead to some gnarly outcomes.

And there you have it—a Mother’s Day story like no other. Sure, it’s not all warm fuzzies and bouquets of flowers, but hey, it’s a memorable one! Have you ever had a family mishap that spiraled hilariously out of control? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments—spill the tea (or the sawdust)! And if this tale gave you a laugh or a moment of reflection, feel free to show some love in whatever way feels right to you. After all, life’s too short not to appreciate the little (or pinky-sized) things. Cheers to all the moms out there—you’re doing great…taps and all! 💕


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