Our solicitors in Treadstone Law, a leading firm in holiday sickness, recently won a trial for a Holiday Sickness Claim Against Jet 2. Our client will receive £18,000 in compensation for being left with permanent Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) after suffering from food poisoning during a family holiday in Spain.
The holiday took a turn for the worse when our client contracted food poisoning from the pasta served at the all-inclusive resort. They were confined to their hotel room with a 4-year-old and their 9-month-old baby required intravenous antibiotics. The hotel attempted to blame the illness on norovirus, but the hotel doctor prescribed antibiotics, indicating the presence of a bacterial pathogen like salmonella.
After a four-year fight, Our solicitors successfully argued that the hotel’s inadequate food hygiene standards were the cause of the client’s illness. The hotel could not provide proof that they checked the temperatures of cooked food, and 6.8% of guests reported upset stomachs that season. Jet 2, the tour operator, was found liable and ordered to pay compensation.
The victory serves as a reminder of the importance of proper food hygiene in the travel industry and the duty of care that tour operators have to their customers. The client’s permanent IBS symptoms have had a significant impact on their quality of life and the compensation awarded will help to alleviate some of their sufferings.
Our team at Treadstone Law Solicitors’ expertise in holiday sickness and their commitment to their clients were crucial in securing this victory. Our firm’s specialist solicitors have a wealth of experience in handling holiday sickness claims and have a proven track record of successfully pursuing compensation for clients who have suffered as a result of food poisoning while on holiday.
This case serves as a warning to tour operators and hotels to maintain high standards of food hygiene and to take the health and well-being of their customers seriously. It also highlights the importance of seeking professional legal advice if you have suffered from food poisoning while on holiday, as compensation may be available to help cover any expenses and loss of enjoyment of your trip.
If you have suffered from food poisoning while on holiday, contact our team at Treadstone Law Solicitors to discuss your case and find out if you are eligible for compensation.
