The family of a Toronto mother and son who died after contracting food poisoning at a Dominican Republic resort are suing the hotel and travel company, alleging negligence in health and safety protocols and delayed medical care. April and Stephen Gougeon, along with their two sons, became severely ill shortly after eating at the resort's buffet in December 2023. April and their eight-year-old son, Oliver, died from complications related to food poisoning. The lawsuit claims the defendants failed to handle and prepare food safely, ignored initial complaints of illness, and provided inadequate medical assistance.
TORONTO — The family of a Toronto mother and son who died after getting food poisoning during their stay at a Dominican Republic resort are now suing a hotel and travel company , alleging they were negligent in their health and safety protocols and failed to provide timely medical help.
The family was eventually taken to a local hospital, where 41-year-old April Gougeon and eight-year-old Oliver died. A coroner’s report in the Dominican Republic concluded they died from"secondary causes related to food poisoning," according to the statement of claim. Among them are claims the defendants were negligent in handling and preparing food, including serving contaminated food and not following hygiene protocols. It also claims staff were not properly trained on food safety practices.
Stephen Gougeon said in a news release Monday that his family would"give anything" to have his wife and son back.
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