Man sues New York City over exploding toilet

A court official in New York is reported to be suing New York City after a toilet that he was sitting on exploded. The broken toilet has resulted in four herniated discs in his back, according to the man, who is claiming $5mn. He told the New York Post: “I was sitting on the toilet bowl and the next thing you know, it exploded. I was on the floor, on top of a pile of broken porcelain, in a puddle of water and filth.”