# Strange Stories: Smashed Potatoes

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Podcast: [Severed | True Crime Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/severed-true-crime-podcast-6742399)
Published: 2026-07-13T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We discuss Tracy J. Renshaw’s $1.5 million lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse over a slip-and-fall on mashed potatoes. We discuss Virginia’s contributory negligence law that could either set a precedent for survivors to collect compensation for personal injury or negate their claims based on their own culpability in the fall. CW | TW: This episode discusses alleged slip-and-fall and other injuries. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severedpodcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Sources News Clip:   A Woman Is Suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 Million (ABC News) Legal Blog: “How Contributory Negligence Works in Virginia” via Marks & Harrison ( marksandharison.com ) Legal Blog: “Outback Steakhouse Lawsuit to Proceed” via GWC Injury Lawyers ( gwclaw.com ) Article: “Virginia Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M After Allegedly Slipping on Mashed Potatoes and Falling at Restaurant” by Chiara Kim (People; people.com ) Article: “Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M, Says She Slipped on Mashed Potatoes in Sterling Restaurant” by Brian Farrell (DC News Now; dcnewsnow.com ) Article: “Outback Steakhouse Customer Sues Restaurant for $1.5M After Face-Plant Over ‘Slippery’ Mashed Potatoes” by Kyra Breslin ( NY Post ; nypost.com ) Article: “Outback Steakhouse Closes Permanently In Sterling” via The Burn ( theburn.com )

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