Texas Roadhouse, Cinnabon Indicted In Lawsuit Over Diabetic Man’s Death
Jury finds both companies liable, awards $13 million to family
What Happened?
A jury in Texas has found Texas Roadhouse and Cinnabon liable for the death of a man who died after eating at the two restaurants. The man, Robert Williamson, was a diabetic who went into diabetic shock after eating a meal at Texas Roadhouse and a cinnamon roll at Cinnabon. Williamson's family filed a lawsuit against the two companies, alleging that they were negligent in failing to warn Williamson about the risks of eating their food for diabetics.
The jury agreed with the family's claims, finding that both Texas Roadhouse and Cinnabon were liable for Williamson's death. The jury awarded the family $13 million in damages.
Texas Roadhouse’s Negligence
The jury found that Texas Roadhouse was negligent in failing to warn Williamson about the risks of eating their food for diabetics. The restaurant's menu did not contain any warnings about the high sugar content of their food, and the staff did not provide Williamson with any information about the risks of eating their food for diabetics.
The jury also found that Texas Roadhouse was negligent in failing to properly train their staff on how to handle customers with diabetes. The staff did not know how to recognize the signs of diabetic shock, and they did not know how to provide first aid to customers who were experiencing diabetic shock.
Cinnabon’s Negligence
The jury also found that Cinnabon was negligent in failing to warn Williamson about the risks of eating their food for diabetics. The restaurant's menu did not contain any warnings about the high sugar content of their food, and the staff did not provide Williamson with any information about the risks of eating their food for diabetics.
The jury also found that Cinnabon was negligent in failing to properly train their staff on how to handle customers with diabetes. The staff did not know how to recognize the signs of diabetic shock, and they did not know how to provide first aid to customers who were experiencing diabetic shock.
The Verdict
The jury awarded the family $13 million in damages. The jury found that Texas Roadhouse was 60% liable for Williamson's death, and Cinnabon was 40% liable. The family's attorney said that the verdict sends a message to restaurants that they need to be more careful about warning customers about the risks of eating their food for diabetics.
Conclusion
The death of Robert Williamson is a tragic reminder of the importance of restaurants warning customers about the risks of eating their food for diabetics. Restaurants need to be more careful about providing customers with information about the sugar content of their food, and they need to train their staff on how to handle customers with diabetes.
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