UK Man Sues Restaurant, Claims Gluten Caused 'Permanent Injuries'

Obviously, there was one server who gave incorrect information, even though it must be an anomaly as they have a gluten-free menu and it sounds like the servers are generally well-informed. But without some kind of proof, this guy will not win any compensation in court.

I hope this is a genuine complaint. Brits after holidays abroad have been encouraged to sue for alleged food poisoning. Restaurants in the UK generally are making great efforts to have gluten-free options and might feel it is not worth the trouble if they are sued frivolously.

If this restaurant indeed has a gluten free menu, then this is on the patron - who is most likely looking for gain from the restaurant. it sounds very suspect to me.

Well it seems my comment disappeared into the ether so I will have another go! I think he's just after a big insurance payout. "Severe and permanent injuries"? Ridiculous. If it wasn't on the gluten-free menu he shouldn't have ordered it (and quite possibly didn't).

I agree with Sueps. Permanent cardiovascular injuries???

Servers make mistakes, give wrong information, kitchens make mistakes - I've had to deal with those issues too many times. I'm willing to give the guy the benefit of the doubt until I see what evidence is used in court. Did he go to the emergency room shortly after the meal? Does he have a receipt to prove he ate there? As for the types of injuries he claims: it mentions aggravation of a pre-existing condition. I know celiacs who have violent, extreme vomiting after eating gluten. If he had an ulcer or esophageal problems, such vomiting could conceivably cause permanent harm. The other thing to keep in mind is that a gluten ingestion triggers inflammation which is not just limited to the GI tract. One study shows the damaging effects of the inflammation can last as long as 11 weeks. There's really not enough info in the article to know if this claim is bogus or if the man did sustain lasting injuries.