Man ducked from flying shrimp; family sues Benihana saying it caused his death

[junglesmacks]

A sizzling piece of shrimp tossed at a man during dinner at a Long Island Japanese restaurant in 2001 led to his death, his family has claimed in a lawsuit against the Benihana chain.

Jerry Colaitis injured his neck while ducking from the shrimp, which a chef flipped his way during a family dinner to celebrate a son's birthday at the Munsey Park restaurant in January 2001, said Roslyn attorney Andre Ferenzo, who is representing Colaitis' estate.

About 10 months later, Colaitis, 47, of Old Brookville died because of complications from the surgery he needed to correct the pain in his neck, Ferenzo said.

Benihana is known for serving up theatrics with its Japanese fare, cooked table-side teppan yaki style by chefs who deftly chop meats and vegetables, at times flinging pieces into the air to the delight and awe of customers.


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[rhythmburn]

man -- gotta watch out for those killer flying shrimp...

[swirlundergrounder]

How dumb can these people be. When you sit at a table at a Benihana you know and accept that you are at risk with the chef cooking right in front of you with flying utensiles and a hot stove.....

It's like going to a baseball game. When you sit in the stands you are at risk of a ball or a bat hitting and hurting you. They even have disclaimers before you enter the stands to sit down.

They have the same thing at all Benihana's resturaunts in a framed signed right before you sit down.