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Foreign Object In Food & Food Poisoning

Dined in at restaurant and bit into a full size locust (3 1/2 inches long) hidden in my sandwich. Next day was sick, went to hospital and diagnosed w/ food poisoning. Do I have a possible lawsuit?


Asked on 5/11/09, 8:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Foreign Object In Food & Food Poisoning

Yes, you may contact me by email to discuss your options.

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Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 5/19/09, 3:24 pm
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Foreign Object In Food & Food Poisoning

On its face, it seems like you may have a cause of action. Please contact my office at 1.877.505.INJURY for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/19/09, 3:40 pm
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Foreign Object In Food & Food Poisoning

On its face, it seems like you may have a cause of action. Please contact my office at 1.877.505.INJURY for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/19/09, 3:40 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Foreign Object In Food & Food Poisoning

Maybe. Locusts are not poisonous (some varieties are even kosher!), so biting into one should not give you food poisoning. But finding an unappetizing foreign object hidden in your food can support a negligence claim for the resulting emotional distress.

Are you sure the sandwich was the source of your food poisoning? It certainly sounds like the restaurant was not taking proper sanitary precautions (unless it actually serves locusts), but you would need better evidence to tie your illness to the restaurant.

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Answered on 5/19/09, 4:40 pm


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