Firm sued over gastric illness

Nearly 300 holidaymakers struck down by gastric illness at a Bulgarian hotel have launched a High Court damages action
12 April 2012

Nearly 300 holidaymakers struck down by gastric illness at a Bulgarian hotel have launched a High Court damages action.

Law firm Irwin Mitchell is acting on behalf of 276 clients who are suing tour operator First Choice over allegedly "nightmare" stays at the Royal Park Hotel between June and October 2008.

Clive Garner, who heads the firm's travel law team, said that First Choice had continued to deny liability.

"Many of our nearly 300 clients suffered severe illness at this hotel with some suffering Shigella, an illness which can have fatal consequences.

"Many of our clients have told us that they were unable to obtain medical treatment in resort as the queues at the clinic were so long because of the number of guests seeking medical treatment for illness. Around 40 of our clients also had to seek hospital treatment on their return home."

Irwin Mitchell has already recovered a substantial settlement for a further 95 holidaymakers who fell ill at the resort in 2004, 2005 and 2007.

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