Man Files $7 Million Lawsuit Over Family's Food Poisoning Deaths at All-Inclusive Resort
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Stephen Gougeon, a Toronto lawyer, has filed a civil suit after his wife and 8-year-old son died due to food poisoning at an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. The incident occurred following a meal at the resort's buffet during their vacation. Gougeon described the struggle to receive medical assistance and the devastating outcome of his family’s ordeal, as both his wife and son succumbed to their illnesses despite urgent care attempts. The suit seeks damages of nearly $7 million, raising serious concerns about food safety at tourism destinations.
Stephen Gougeon claims that his wife and young son tragically died from food poisoning after they all fell seriously ill shortly after dining at a resort buffet.
The legal action now filed seeks nearly $7 million in damages, highlighting the serious health and safety concerns with vacation resorts and their food handling practices.
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