Doctor Legal Heat Over Thai Dish Burns: In the ongoing legal battle between San Jose neurologist Harjasleen Walia and Coup de Thai, a Thai restaurant in Los Gatos, new details have emerged about the incident that led to Walia’s alleged internal burns. Walia filed a lawsuit against the restaurant, claiming that its spicy appetizer, Dragon Balls, caused chemical burns to her vocal cords, esophagus, and right nostril. The recent court filing reveals that a new employee, responsible for preparing the dish, made an error by adding additional peppers instead of reducing the spice level as requested by Walia.
According to Walia’s account, she visited the restaurant in July 2021 and, aware of the spiciness of the Dragon Balls, requested the server to make them less spicy due to her intolerance to spicy food. The server assured her that the chef would adjust the spice level accordingly. However, the subsequent admission in the court filing points to a mistake by the new employee, leading to an unintended increase in spiciness.
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Following the consumption of the Dragon Balls, Walia reported feeling an intense burning sensation in her mouth, throat, tongue, and nose. Her eyes and nose watered, and she began coughing. The lawsuit alleges that she suffered internal “chemical burns” from the chilis present in the dish. Despite consuming water and coconut water, the burning sensation did not subside.
Coup de Thai, along with its owner and unnamed staff involved in creating the Dragon Ball dish, has denied causing any injury to Walia and refuted her allegations. The restaurant’s website describes Dragon Balls as “spicy chicken” balls with various ingredients. The legal proceedings continue, with both parties expressing a willingness to engage in mediation to potentially resolve the dispute. Walia seeks unspecified damages, medical expenses, and compensation for purported lost earnings, claiming permanent injuries resulting from the incident. The investigation into her claims of injury is labeled as “ongoing” in court filings.
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