http://news.msn.com/us/california-insurer-pays-out-in-buckets-literally This link describes some buckets that might be fun to search. Finding a VDBS might change the story & situation.
They would be...for us. From what I understand, it was not intended to be a fun bonus for this guy, just a petty, idiotic response to the mans legitimate claim. Seriously, what were they thinking? We are talking about a guy with a recent back injury. Sheesh.