A 31-year-old man recently allowed his 21-year-old cousin to move in with him after the cousin got kicked out of his college dorm and couldn’t afford rent. The man, who has a prosthetic leg due to an infection two years ago, has been patient with his cousin’s messy habits and bad sense of humor. However, things took a turn for the worse when the cousin started playing pranks involving the man’s personal belongings, including his prosthetic leg.
Cousin’s Bad Sense of Humor

Pranks Escalate

Prosthetic Leg Goes Missing

Cousin’s Joke Goes Too Far

Prosthetic Leg Found Damaged

Cousin’s Apology Falls Short

Man Loses His Temper

Aunt Refuses Responsibility

Threatening to Sue

Parents Disagree with Legal Action

Family Tensions Rise ️

Man Stands His Ground

Stuck with Crutches

Dad’s Ridiculous Offer ♂️

Man Stops Taking Dad’s Calls

Family Divided Over Damaged Prosthetic Leg
After a man’s cousin damages his prosthetic leg in a prank gone wrong, the family becomes divided over whether or not to take legal action. The man’s parents and aunt refuse to take responsibility, leaving him feeling betrayed and stuck with crutches. As tensions rise, the family struggles to find a solution that satisfies everyone. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions.
NTA. Family member damages expensive prosthetic leg in ‘prank’ – demands immediate replacement or legal action.

Family enabling cousin’s AH behavior, OP not obligated to help

NTA. Family recommends buying a new one. Sue for future garnishment.

NTA. Hold him accountable. Family doesn’t mean letting them get away with it.

Evict him and sue for damages. He broke your leg!

Commenter suggests getting compensation for damaged prosthetic leg

Pranks should be funny, not mean. This was just sadistic

Cousin broke his prosthetic leg for entertainment. NTA for wanting replacement.

Commenters agree NTA, suggest kicking out cousin for damaging property

Family doesn’t give a free pass for destructive behavior.

Prosthetic leg damaged in ‘prank’ NTA wants justice

Breaking someone’s prosthetic leg is not a prank

Damaging someone’s prosthetic leg is no joke
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Respect people’s property Sue for justice

Legal advice for a man whose cousin damaged his prosthetic leg.

Cousin damages prosthetic leg in ‘prank’ NTA sues

Man’s cousin damages his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’ . NTA, but suing may not be worth it. Here are some alternative options.

Man’s cousin damages his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’ NTA seeks legal action

Expensive prank gone wrong. NTA wants justice for damages.

Contacting a disability rights agency may help. NTA

Family member damages man’s prosthetic leg in ‘prank’

Cousin damages prosthetic leg in ‘prank’ NTA plans to sue.

Demand justice for stolen and damaged property or face consequences

Man’s cousin damages his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’ NTA, sue him!

Sue your cousin and get a new prosthetic leg!

Family enabling cousin’s bad behavior? NTA should sue

Call the police and sue for damages. NTA.

Hold him accountable! Sue him for damages.

Redditors spot similarities with another post about damaged prosthetic leg.
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Setting boundaries with family is important. NTA for standing up.

Deja vu? Multiple users recall similar stories.
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NTA – Sue him and let them know you’re serious

Man’s cousin damages his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’

Man’s cousin breaks his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’ NTA demands justice

Family’s ‘prank’ on man’s prosthetic leg crosses the line

Commenter calls someone the ultimate a**hole for damaging a prosthetic leg

Generous compromise suggested for potential prosthetic leg lawsuit.

Family feud over prosthetic leg damages. NTA sues cousin.
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OP’s cousin damaged his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’ . OP considers suing but may not understand how it works. Commenters suggest pressing criminal charges first or going to small claims court.

Man’s cousin damages his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’

Take legal action and serve him an eviction notice. NTA

Commenter defends man’s decision not to sue in witty way

Commenter supports suing parents for prosthetic leg damages and emotional harm

Expert offers help with prosthetic leg, DM for assistance

Commenter suggests suing after cousin damages prosthetic leg.

Don’t mess with someone’s mobility Sue away!

Sue your cousin and make him grow up!

Expensive prosthetic leg damaged in childish prank #NTA

Choose reconciliation over suing for compensation or reparations.

A typo leads to confusion in the comment section

Damaging someone’s prosthetic leg is never a joke

Man’s cousin damages his prosthetic leg in a ‘prank’

Taking someone’s medical device is never a joke

Déjà vu? Redditors recall similar prank that went wrong.

Hold people accountable for their actions

Family loyalty or legal action? NTA faces tough decision

Stand up for yourself and sue. Family showed true colors

Man’s family drama escalates after prosthetic leg prank gone wrong

Toxic family? Cut them off!
