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.

I would deliberately power puke. As embarrassingly as it would be, would also sit there while power puking all over, soil my self in a powerful diarrhea frenzy. See how many patrons would get up, probably puking themselves.

See how many return customers they would have after that!

They deserve to be sued, Bankrupted!! Ha Ha.

Take Celiac Disease seriously, as it is a very serious disease, get out of the business or be forced out with major lawsuits!!     

Lot of unknowns here and I agree with a previous comment that the patron is unlikely to be successful in his legal actions unless he can prove there was negligence and that will be difficult. The patron shot himself in the foot by not first making contact with the eatery to lodge a complaint but instead went straight to an attorney. And does he have medical records to verify any of his "permanent" injury claims?

Speaking for myself, I have been severely tempted on occasion to order something I really wanted even though I suspected it might not be completely gluten free. And a gyro salad just might qualify for such a temptation.