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What is the name of your state? North Carolina
TO: I AM ALWAYS LIABLE
Thursday, 07-18-02, 5 P.M.:
Purchased a take-out fish dinner for my wife, five-year old grandson and myself from local restaurant (which we frequent regularly).
The slaw was packaged in a small container and capped. Opened said contanier and dumped contains into my plate and preceeded with my meal. Took the first bite of the slaw and felt something sharp penetrate the roof of my mouth between my front tooth and gum.
My first thought, a "fish bone". Pulled object from my mouth and discovered a metal "straight pin" (sewing pin)!
We immediately stopped eating our dinner and contacted the owner of the restaurant via telephone. He refused to acknowledge any negligence whatsoever on his part.
When we asked that he please return our money, he agreed only if we would return the straight pin! We refused.
I told him to please have his attorney contact us on the following day. No response.
Treated wound with Hydrogen Peroxide and the pain ended by later the next day. Did not go to a doctor.
Sent a letter to our local Health Department outlining the entire incident. No reply as of this writting.
What, if anything, should we do to resolve this unfortunate situation and, too help prevent it from ever happening to anyone else. Should we alert the media? Would like some sort of compensation for the disruptment of our life as well as the temporary pain and discomfort.
Thanks for the advice and have a super day!
TO: I AM ALWAYS LIABLE
Thursday, 07-18-02, 5 P.M.:
Purchased a take-out fish dinner for my wife, five-year old grandson and myself from local restaurant (which we frequent regularly).
The slaw was packaged in a small container and capped. Opened said contanier and dumped contains into my plate and preceeded with my meal. Took the first bite of the slaw and felt something sharp penetrate the roof of my mouth between my front tooth and gum.
My first thought, a "fish bone". Pulled object from my mouth and discovered a metal "straight pin" (sewing pin)!
We immediately stopped eating our dinner and contacted the owner of the restaurant via telephone. He refused to acknowledge any negligence whatsoever on his part.
When we asked that he please return our money, he agreed only if we would return the straight pin! We refused.
I told him to please have his attorney contact us on the following day. No response.
Treated wound with Hydrogen Peroxide and the pain ended by later the next day. Did not go to a doctor.
Sent a letter to our local Health Department outlining the entire incident. No reply as of this writting.
What, if anything, should we do to resolve this unfortunate situation and, too help prevent it from ever happening to anyone else. Should we alert the media? Would like some sort of compensation for the disruptment of our life as well as the temporary pain and discomfort.
Thanks for the advice and have a super day!