Salsa Maker Alleges Adulterated Tortilla Chips Caused Stroke, Emotional Distress

A Texas man alleges the tortilla chips provided for his food
demonstrations were rancid and adulterated with a salt shaker
and a dirty napkin, threatening his business relationships and
causing him emotional distress. Henry’s Dream Distrib. v. El
Matador Foods, No. 2017-46884 (Tex. Dist. Ct., Harris Cty., filed
July 14, 2017). The plaintiff asserts that in two separate incidents
related to tortilla chips he purchased from El Matador Foods, a
salt shaker rolled out of a bag at a sales demonstration and a dirty
napkin was found in a bag that held rancid chips. According to the
complaint, the plaintiff suffered a stroke after the second event.
Claiming breach of contract, negligence, breach of warranty,
negligent misrepresentation and violations of Texas consumer protection
law, the plaintiff seeks damages and attorney’s fees.

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