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Texas man sues Whataburger for nearly $1 million after burger had onions on it (www.kens5.com)

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HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing Whataburger for nearly $1 million after he says his burger had onions on it.

Turns out he had asked for a no-onions order.

On July 24, 2024, Demery Ardell Wilson had an allergic reaction after eating a burger that had onions on it at Whataburger, court documents say. He alleges that he requested the fast-food chain to take them off before serving him the burger.

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[–] Sibbo@sopuli.xyz 73 points 3 days ago (48 children)

Given that he is allergic, it's a reasonable thing to do, isn't it? Or is the health and safety of people with allergies not relevant?

[–] madame_gaymes@programming.dev 108 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (43 children)

On the one hand, I agree with you.

On the other hand, if you're deathly allergic to something as common as onions, you probably shouldn't rely on fast food workers to keep you alive.

I've got a friend with actual Celiac's disease. To the point where a drop of wheat could be the end of him. He does not take this kind of chance, ever. He trusts me to cook for him, but I care about his existence beyond just being a customer.

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 19 points 3 days ago (5 children)

I'm of the same thinking; if there are things that you can't eat for health reasons, then you should check any food that you didn't prepare, yourself.

Trust, but verify.

[–] Bgugi@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Especially for something this simple.

Lift top bun "oh, this could kill me"

[–] slaacaa@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Exactly. Not blaming the victim, pls go ahead and sue the giant corp.

Still, I don’t like cucumbers, so I always take a look in my burger to make sure they got the order right. I’m not blindly trusting a tired 19 year old student worker who’s fighting a hangover. No judgment or anger there, I don’t go to fast food restaurants to get Michelin star food or service.

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 5 points 3 days ago

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