Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Incident in the restaurant

We went to a familiar restaurant: me, my wife, my 9 year old daughter and 3 year old son. My kids both ordered a pineapple juice. When we were about to finish our meal, our daughter pointed out that her juice has a weird taste. Only then did we find out that they got cocktails with alcohol. By that time our son almost finished his drink. We talked to the manager, he admitted that they made a mistake. We went to the ER and he turned out to be healthy. Should we sue this restaurant?


Asked on 10/25/07, 12:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Incident in the restaurant

You experienced a few brief moments of panic and it sounds to me like you over reacted. Other than the time, cost and inconvenience of the ER visit, the case isn't worth much. There is apparently no long term harm to your son, so you should be thankful. Ask the restaurant to pay for the ER visit and don't eat there any more. Warn your friends. Beyond that, just get on with your life.

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Answered on 10/25/07, 12:19 pm
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: Incident in the restaurant

You could take this to small claims court if you really wanted to, but I think asking the restaurant to pay for the ER visit is appropriate, and that's about it, as the other attorney also suggested.

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Answered on 10/25/07, 11:03 pm


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