Staple In Food Compensation

Summary

The user bit into a staple in a Texas Roadhouse dinner roll, causing minor gum injury. They have not sought medical attention but have taken ibuprofen for the pain. They have evidence of the incident and are considering reporting it to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. They are seeking $100,000 in compensation for potential infection and work loss.

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I ordered Texas Roadhouse to-go and when eating my dinner roll I bit down onto something sharp, spit out my roll and to my surprise I had bitten down onto a staple inside the roll.
Did you suffer any injury or damage due to the staple in the roll?
Yes. It hit my gums
Did you seek medical attention following the incident? It's important to document any injuries in such cases.
No it was only minor but it could have been much worse.
Did you inform Texas Roadhouse about the incident? It's crucial to report such incidents to the establishment for potential resolution and to prevent similar occurrences.
Not yet.
What evidence do you have of the incident? Photos, receipts, or any other documentation can be crucial in such cases.
A photo of the staple next to the spit out roll and the receipt to my order
What is your location, ****? This will help me provide you with the most relevant information and resources.
Greeley Colorado
What is your desired outcome from this situation?
Anything
What kind of compensation are you seeking from Texas Roadhouse for this incident?
$*,*
What is the reason for seeking $*,* in compensation?
That is the average compensation for injuries due to foreign objects within food. I was injured and could possibly become ill due to infection. I could miss work.
What kind of medical treatment have you received or plan to receive for your injury?

In Colorado, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering due to a foreign object in food.
None
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue with Texas Roadhouse?
None
What is the date and time of the incident?
Friday, August 18th. Around *:15pm
What is the exact location of the Texas Roadhouse where this incident occurred?
It was to go so it was in my living space
What is the address of the Texas Roadhouse where you ordered the food from?
* W 28th St, Greeley, CO *
What is the condition of your gums now? Have you noticed any swelling, pain, or signs of infection since the incident?
Pain like when you bite your cheek
Have you taken any over-the-counter medication or home remedies to alleviate the pain?
No
What is the current condition of your gums? Have you noticed any swelling, pain, or signs of infection since the incident?
Pain, Bleeding
Have you sought medical attention for the bleeding and pain in your gums? It's important to get a medical record of your injury.
Taking ibuprofen
What is the current condition of your gums after taking ibuprofen?
still bleeding.
What steps have you taken to stop the bleeding? It's important to seek immediate medical attention for persistent bleeding.
Nothing
What is the reason for not seeking medical attention despite the persistent bleeding?
it’s minor bleeding.
Have you considered reporting the incident to the local health department? In Colorado, food establishments are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
No
What is the reason for not reporting the incident to the local health department?
Didn’t think of it
Would you like assistance in reporting this incident to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment?
Yes
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Yes
What is the current condition of your gums after the incident?
Painful
What steps have you taken to alleviate the pain?
take ibuprofen
How often are you taking ibuprofen and has it helped in reducing the pain?
I only took it once
How long ago did you take the ibuprofen and has there been any improvement in your condition since then?
* minutes ago. No
Have you saved the staple and the roll as evidence? It's crucial to keep physical evidence in such cases.
tes
What is the current condition of your gums after taking ibuprofen?
Yea
What is the current condition of your gums now after the incident?