Consumers’ Foundation to file class action for food poisoning victims｜Taiwan News
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The Consumers’ Foundation has announced
The Consumers’ Foundation has announced a class action suit against the Polam Kopitiam restaurant in Taipei’s Xinyi District. The lawsuit is on behalf of the six people who died and 24 others injured from food poisoning, after eating at the restaurant in March. At the foundation’s news conference on Monday, the first victim with serious injuries to be discharged spoke via video. She said she’s still wary of dining out and will not eat flat rice noodles again. Even though she’s recovered, she said she’s still feeling the effects and decided to come forward to protect her rights.
Huang Shu-chun
Food poisoning victim
When I was in the ICU, I just wanted to survive. After getting out, my energy has been so low. I don’t dare to eat any Southeast Asian food or flat rice noodles.
Huang Shu-chun is a victim of the Polam Kopitiam food poisoning case that has killed six and injured 24. After recovering from a serious reaction, she decided to file a class action lawsuit against the restaurant through the Consumers’ Foundation.
Huang Shu-chun
Food poisoning victim
Polam Kopitiam absolutely has to bear responsibility. I think they should get a heavy sentence because they bear the weight of six lives.
Heavy concentrations of bongkrekic acid were found in the victims, but 19 food samples taken from the restaurant and its suppliers all tested negative for the respiratory toxin. Many questions remain about the case, including attribution of responsibility. All branches of the restaurant have closed down, meaning there might also be no way to seek compensation.
Joann Su
Consumers’ Foundation honorary chair
Assets held by the restaurant might not be able to cover the victims’ damages. Under the Consumer Protection Act, business owners must bear joint and several liability. If our investigation finds no one at fault, then the department store has insurance.
Wu Jung-ta
Consumers’ Foundation chair
The Supreme Court’s view is that psychological compensation can be claimed as punitive damages. It’s possible that damages could exceed NT$100 million.
According to the foundation, if the victims are awarded the same psychological damages as those of the 2015 water park fire case, those with minor injuries could get NT$5 million, while those with serious injuries could get NT$10 million. The families of the deceased could be awarded NT$50 million. Altogether, the claims are expected to exceed NT$100 million. The foundation will also seek punitive damages if the restaurant is found at fault. Regardless, it said it will simultaneously seek damages from the department store to protect the rights of the victims.
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Huang Shu-chun
Food poisoning victim
When I was in the ICU, I just wanted to survive. After getting out, my energy has been so low. I don’t dare to eat any Southeast Asian food or flat rice noodles.
Huang Shu-chun is a victim of the Polam Kopitiam food poisoning case that has killed six and injured 24. After recovering from a serious reaction, she decided to file a class action lawsuit against the restaurant through the Consumers’ Foundation.
Huang Shu-chun
Food poisoning victim
Polam Kopitiam absolutely has to bear responsibility. I think they should get a heavy sentence because they bear the weight of six lives.
Heavy concentrations of bongkrekic acid were found in the victims, but 19 food samples taken from the restaurant and its suppliers all tested negative for the respiratory toxin. Many questions remain about the case, including attribution of responsibility. All branches of the restaurant have closed down, meaning there might also be no way to seek compensation.
Joann Su
Consumers’ Foundation honorary chair
Assets held by the restaurant might not be able to cover the victims’ damages. Under the Consumer Protection Act, business owners must bear joint and several liability. If our investigation finds no one at fault, then the department store has insurance.
Wu Jung-ta
Consumers’ Foundation chair
The Supreme Court’s view is that psychological compensation can be claimed as punitive damages. It’s possible that damages could exceed NT$100 million.
According to the foundation, if the victims are awarded the same psychological damages as those of the 2015 water park fire case, those with minor injuries could get NT$5 million, while those with serious injuries could get NT$10 million. The families of the deceased could be awarded NT$50 million. Altogether, the claims are expected to exceed NT$100 million. The foundation will also seek punitive damages if the restaurant is found at fault. Regardless, it said it will simultaneously seek damages from the department store to protect the rights of the victims.
For more Taiwan news, tune in:
Sun to Fri at 9:30 pm on Channel 152
Tue to Sat at 1 am on Channel 53
#台灣新聞 #TaiwanNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan
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