Dining out seems to be a great option when you are not in the mood to cook at home or crave to have something which is time-taking or not easy to cook at home. But how will you react if your favorite dish also contains an ingredient which is not at all edible and is capable of harming your health to a great extent. Naturally, you’ll feel cheated, angry and highly disappointed which is genuine too.
Disappointment is bigger when this unfortunate incident happens in a restaurant of great reputation and your expectations are sky high regarding the food, service, ambiance, etc.
Something of this sort happened with Barry Brett and his wife when they visited Michelin-starred French chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne in Manhattan, where they ordered Coq au vin, which was served to them with a piece of wire in it.
Unfortunately, Barry got to know about this wire when it got stuck in his throat and he underwent a surgery immediately, otherwise more damage could have been done.
Barry sued the restaurant and his lawyers demanded compensation on the basis that a 2.5 cm long piece of wire might have resulted in an infection which could be fatal for the Barry. As per the surgeon who operated the man, this wire was a part of a cheap grill brush.
The New York Jury gave decision in favor of Barry and his wife and awarded them with $300,000 (Rs. 8.6 crores) for the inconvenience caused to them and fined the restaurant with $1 million for their negligence.
This is something you just don’t expect from a high-class restaurant where you pay for supremacy of everything. Share your opinion with regard to the matter in the comments section below.
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