We've tried, on a number of occasions, to persuade you that, whatever you do, you should avoid the dreaded Crocs at all cost. They're funny looking. And nobody who sees you wearing them thinks you're "fun" or "funky" -- I promise.

But your fashion concerns may pale in comparison to the threat of physical danger. I've written before that wearing these absurdly-colored monstrosities while on an escalator could have some serious consequences. A number of people (especially children) have suffered foot injuries by wearing the particularly grippy footwear, and there's a few horror stories floating around about mangled (or even missing) toes. Yikes!

Now one family, who claims their daughter was "severely and permanently" injured after her Croc got stuck in an escalator, is suing the shoemaker for $7 million.

The Croc response? "The popularity of our shoes has helped draw attention to a long-existing issue that we think is very important -- escalator safety." Which seems to imply that the company believes escalators routinely eat toes, no matter what kind of shoes you're wearing.

So how come no one else is being sued?

[via Consumerist]