Harjasleen Walia, a neurologist, is suing Coup de Thai for injuries allegedly caused by a spicy appetizer called "Dragon Balls." Walia claims the dish resulted in permanent damage, including burning her vocal cords and esophagus. After initially representing herself, she obtained new legal representation and requested to postpone the trial date. Judge Pennypacker previously denied the delay but later approved a new trial date of March 23, cautioning that no further extensions would be considered unless a medical emergency is documented. Walia seeks unspecified damages and claims the restaurant has denied her allegations.
Walia's lawsuit claimed she 'incurred permanent injuries and will forever be damaged' by the $11 chicken-meatball dish at the downtown restaurant in wealthy Los Gatos. The appetizer burned her vocal cords, esophagus and the inside of her right nostril, the lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleged.
Judge Pennypacker originally rejected a request for trial delay but later granted a longer delay, moving the trial start date to March 23 and stating that no further extensions would be granted absent a medical emergency.
Neurologist Harjasleen Walia claims she began suffering serious internal injuries after consuming the 'Dragon Balls' appetizer at Coup de Thai restaurant. She is seeking unspecified damages and compensation for medical expenses.
Coup de Thai, in an October 2023 court filing, denied Walia's allegations, asserting that the restaurant's offerings are appropriately marketed as spicy.
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