Man takes brother-in-law to small claims court after prank sends him to the hospital, wife and in-laws turn on him and BIL refuses to pay: “I was left with a medical bill of $2,253”

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    AITAH for taking my BIL to small claims court for a prank?

    "He thought it would be hilarious to fill my belly button with super glue”
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    I recently took my brother-in-law to small claims court over a prank he pulled on me, and now my wife and her family are furious. I need to know if I'm in the wrong here.
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    A few months ago, we were at a family BBQ. I had a few too many beers and fell asleep in a hammock with my shirt off. My BIL, who was completely sober, thought it would be hilarious to fill my belly button with super glue. At some point, I must have touched it, because when I woke up, I had glue partially dried in my belly button and on my finger.
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    We tried to remove it, but it was stuck. The glue had adhered to my skin, and when we attempted to peel it off, it caused some tearing around the edges. Unfortunately, my job's insurance has a $1,000 ER copay, but I had no choice—I had to go to the ER. They used a solvent and an ointment to remove the glue, and after everything, I was left with a medical bill of $2,253.
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    I asked my BIL to cover the cost since he caused the situation. He refused. After trying to resolve it privately, I took him to small claims court and I won. However, he still hasn't paid. This has caused a major rift in my family. My wife is upset, and her family thinks I overreacted.
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    So, AITAH for taking him to court over this?
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    mocha_lattes • 6h ago NTA go back and ask the courts to put a lien to force him to pay it. That or they can garnish his wages.
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    SherryGabs • 6h ago NTA. I can't believe your wife isn't with you on this. Pranks shouldn't involve the ER.
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    Key-Quantity8102 • 6h ago NTA. You should both go on Judge Judy. I'll pop the popcorn.
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    endor-pancakes • 6h ago NTA -- what douches (and unfortunately that includes your wife).
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    SMALL CLAIMS COURT HEARING IN THE (STATE) COURT OF COUNTY ACTION-LAW Number Plaintiff/Petitioner:_ Respondent: QUALIFIED ORDER day of
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    Wereallgonnadieman • 6h ago NTA. Your spouse should have your back.
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    ChaosCoordinator330 • 6h ago NTA. HE is the A. I. Pranks that cause medical bills aren't funny.
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    SnappyDog Days • 5h ago NTA. drizzling sunscreen in the shape of a is a prank. super gluing your belly button is assault.
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    YOUR PHYSIAN 1234 Main reet Anvu, USA 12345 John Dae 5432 Address Anywhere, USA Accounts Payable Dr. Physician 1234 Main Street Anywhere USA 12345 PHYSICIAN BILLING STATEMENT 1234-5678-912345-6789-8765-4321 May 31 2014 $814637.88 January 2014 2746.99 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 $178987.88 MEDICAL Late Fee Assessed PAST DUE CURRENT CHARGES PHYSICIAN TIER 1 PHARMACY 4247.99 655.88 1423.45 PERSONNEL 566.99 OVERNI 744.99 TOTAL 7354.88 PREVIOUS PA 1976.88 18976.88
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    Individual_Cloud7656 • 6h ago So your wife is okay with her brother doing that to you. Doesn't seem like she cares about you. Think twice before starting a family.
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    NYCStoryteller • 6h ago NTA, and they're lucky you didn't call the police to report it as an assault. Could have also taken him to criminal court.
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    Quiet-Hamster6509 • 6h ago If my spouse was defending their sibling over this, I'd just tell them to move out while I reconsider the relationship.
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    Ballamookieofficial 5h ago NTA he should have paid privately if he didn't want to go to court. You know your wife doesn't have your back that's most valuable
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    Amplith 5h ago He's a sh person...and f your wife and family too for not taking up for you. She should have been all up in his sh for doing that to you.
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    Shadylull 2h ago Look, a "prank" that results in an ER visit isn't funny. He crossed a line, and he's lucky you didn't press charges for assault. Your wife and her family are being unreasonable. He owes you the money, and you were right to take him to court.
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    Don't let them guilt you into backing down.

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