The Canadians, according to a civil lawsuit proposed to the Ontario Court on Monday, his wife and his eight -year -old son died for food poisoning at all -crew cibat resort in the Dominican Republic.
Toronto's lawyer Steven Gojeong, 38, is seeking damages from Wyndham Resort Viva Dominocus Beach and seeking tour operators and other companies.
Guajeon said his family's vacation in December 2023 was turned into a nightmare after his wife, his wife, April Gujeon, and two young sons ate at the buffet. The number of comprehensive characteristics in the Caribbean country is increasing.
The family woke up the next morning and vomited so hard that they could not walk to the resort clinic.
“We couldn't even go to the washroom,” said Gehongn in an interview.
He said he had called for urgent help from the clinic, but the policy was banned from taking care of their room guests. After calling again to seek assistance late in the afternoon of that day, the four moved to the clinic to the clinic and by ambulance.
At the hospital, his eight -year -old son, Oliver, was died and died. In April 1941, he died in a ventilator without consciousness. Gjong and his son, Wesley (then 6 years old), were hospitalized for two days.
The Dominican Prosecutor concluded that April and Oliver had died in secondary causes of food poisoning, according to civil lawsuits.
“I don't think it will recover,” said Gujeon. “I loved my wife, a very beautiful person, and lost my son who was very looking forward to growing.”
This lawsuit, resort, Transat Tours Canada Tour operators, and other companies have been crime of negligence due to inappropriate food preparation, inadequate emergency protocols and staff training, and timely lack of medical care. I claim that it is.
VIVA DOMINICUS Resort and Wyndham Hotels & RESORTS, the owner of the Wyndham brand, did not respond to repeated requests.
In the statement, Transat, when a family purchased a vacation package, including flights and accommodation, argued in a lawsuit.
“At the time of these events, we supported the Gjong Family. In such cases, we work hard to support clients, working hard, caring, and compassion.” The company said. “We have chosen the suppliers with great care, and the hotel operators have guaranteed a complete cooperation with the authorities by shining these tragic deaths.”
Intension did not specify the pathogen or pollution source. Gehong recalls that the offer of the buffet that night contained seafood, meat, fruits, bread and desserts. “Everyone had all the mixes.”
The Republic of Dominica has invested a lot in infrastructure to international visitors for many years, and has emerged as one of the top tourist spots in the Caribbean Sea. It features many comprehensive resorts on the beach of the sandy beach where the palm trees overlooking the turquoise blue sea are lined up, especially for tourists during the winter.
In 2019, the country reported that at least 10 American tourists died there and reported that other travelers were attacked at a resort. FBI surveys showed that there was no fraud, and some deaths were due to nature, but the event urged questions about national medical response and safety procedures.
According to the government's estimation, the number of visitors has fallen by 9 %. However, during the pandemic, the country immediately relieved immigration rules with international travelers. According to the government, last year, the Dominican Republic gathered 11 million tourists.
GOUGEON FAMILY is known as a reputable company in Canada, so he purchased a vacation through Transat and booked a trip at the last moment.
“We had a lot of trust in doing safe things,” he said. “I thought they would check all boxes.”
GOUGEON said that the lawsuit hoped to promote the industry to improve medical response.
“These resorts need to have a suitable procedure for people who are sick and cannot seek a doctor on their own,” he said. “I don't think I need to withstand what I have endured.”
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