The son of a Fresno man who choked to death during an amateur taco-eating contest at a minor league baseball game is suing the event’s organizers for negligence. Eighteen-year-old Marshall Hutchings’ lawsuit, which was filed Monday, alleges that his father, Dana Hutchings, was not made aware of the risks and danger involved in an eating competition, the Fresno Bee reported. The 41-year-old died after choking on tacos while competing in the contest during a Fresno Grizzlies game on Aug. 13, 2019. Professionals in the sport of competitive eating train and make themselves physically ready to participate, Hutchings’ attorney Martin Taleisnik said. Advertisement“But that is not always present in an amateur eating contest,” Taleisnik said.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 06, 2021 09:11 UTC