Ex-Arby's Employee Allegedly Gave Customer Herpes After Spitting in Her Food, Lawsuit Claims
A lawsuit alleges an Arby's manager infected a customer with HSV-1 after spitting in her food.
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An Oklahoma woman has filed a lawsuit against Arby's, claiming that a manager spat into her food. The plaintiff alleges that this action resulted in her contracting herpes (HSV-1).
Coverage from the Houston Chronicle, Yahoo, and TMZ emphasizes the specific claim that the infection was caused by the employee's actions. News On 6 reports that the lawsuit is expanding.
Future developments depend on the progression of the legal claims mentioned in the reports.
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Quick answers
What is the specific virus mentioned in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit claims the customer was infected with HSV-1.
Who is the alleged perpetrator?
The lawsuit identifies the individual as an Arby's manager.
Where is the customer from?
According to News On 6, the customer is an Oklahoma woman.
Coverage (5)
- Arby's sued after woman claims manager spat on food, infected her with HSV-1 Houston Chronicle · 1d ago
- Arby’s Customer Claims Employee Spit in Her Food, Causing Herpes, Says Lawsuit Yahoo · 1d ago
- Customer says she got herpes after Arby's manager allegedly spat in her food: reports WSYX · 1d ago
- Oklahoma woman says fast-food stop led to herpes, lawsuit expands News On 6 · 1d ago
- Ex-Arby's Employee Allegedly Gave Customer Herpes After Spitting in Her Food, Lawsuit Claims TMZ · 1d ago broke it first
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