A shrimp a hibachi chef tossed at a man eating at a Japanese steakhouse ultimately led to the diner's death, his family claims in a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant chain Benihana.When will these frivolous and stupid lawsuits end? It's not like they threw a sword at the guy. Benihana should countersue, saying the guy was a moron for choosing death over getting hit by some shrimp.
Jerry Colaitis wrenched his neck when he ducked to avoid the shrimp in the chain's Munsey Park restaurant, attorney Andre Ferenzo said in opening statements Wednesday. Months after the January 2001 incident, the 43-year-old Long Island man died from complications caused by neck surgery he required afterward, the lawyer said.
Benihana lawyer Charles Connick said it was unlikely a chef who works for tips would toss food at customers after being asked not to, as Ferenzo claimed. Even if that happened, Connick added, the cause of Colaitis' death was an infection or neck injury unrelated to the shrimp.
Benihana chefs mix dining with entertainment as they grill Japanese food in front of patrons. Ferenzo said some of them have become more daring in recent years, but Connick said customers enjoy the experience.
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Posted by: poopy mcpooperson on Jan 13th, 2006 | 3:21pm
One final thought, was this guy's life really worth $10 MILLION dollars? Benihana's should offer to settle out of court by throwing a private party for the victim's family. NO shrimp allowed.