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Family Sues After California Man Dies in Taco-Eating Contest
New York Post ^
| April 6, 2021
| Jackie Salo
Posted on 04/06/2021 1:20:22 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The family of a California man who died in a taco-eating contest is taking legal action against the event’s organizers — claiming their negligence led him to choke to death.
Marshall Hutchings, 18, alleges in a suit filed Monday that his father, Dana Hutchings, 41, was not made aware of the risks and danger associated with the competition at a Fresno Grizzlies game, the Fresno Bee reported
The elder Hutchings had not participated in any similar events before he entered the amateur competition on Aug. 13, 2019, at Chukchansi Park, the suit argues.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: california; competitiveeating; lawsuits; searchtaco
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To: nickcarraway
To: nickcarraway
Looks like Dad passed his considerable IQ down the line to Jr.
Who would have thought gorging yourself on food, could possibly lead someone to choke?
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:23:55 PM PDT
by
Hodar
(A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.- Burroughs)
To: nickcarraway

has the fool ever been in an eating contest before?
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:24:47 PM PDT
by
Chode
(there is no fall back position, there is no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. P144:1)
To: nickcarraway
Now, when you say “taco” eating contest....
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:25:47 PM PDT
by
Veggie Todd
(Religion. It's like a History class. Without the facts. )
To: nickcarraway
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:27:15 PM PDT
by
Seruzawa
(The political Left is the Garden of Eden of Incompetence - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
To: Veggie Todd
"Now, when you say “taco” eating contest...." Back in the day, there was never a chance of choking...
OTOH, asphyxiation was a possibility...
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:29:36 PM PDT
by
SuperLuminal
(Where is another Samuel Adams now that we desperately need him?)
To: nickcarraway
I can’t figure out what it says on his hat......
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:34:15 PM PDT
by
Mopp4
("It is a cruel world, Herr Hauptman. You said it yourself.")
To: Mopp4
It reads, “Chrtwurtlfngl” clear as day.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:35:03 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
To: nickcarraway
Did they not make him sign a waiver?
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:35:17 PM PDT
by
Shadow44
To: nickcarraway
I’m not getting choked-up about this story.
To: nickcarraway
If there was ever a sardine eating contest, I’d be the winner of that. I really like my sardines!
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:36:50 PM PDT
by
SamAdams76
(By stealing Trump's second term, the Left gets Trump for 8 more years instead of just four.)
To: nickcarraway
Choking on Tacos? Must have been steak. Hot Dog eating contests seem the most dangerous. Choking on hot dogs is a serious risk.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:39:18 PM PDT
by
Jan_Sobieski
(Sanctification)
To: Meatspace
This poignant story takes my breath away.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:40:19 PM PDT
by
Jan_Sobieski
(Sanctification)
To: nickcarraway
Maybe he should have practiced first before going all in.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:41:40 PM PDT
by
LastDayz
(A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
To: Jan_Sobieski
Must have bit off more than he could chew.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:42:08 PM PDT
by
9422WMR
(Lie, cheat, steal. It’s how the democRATS operate. )
To: SamAdams76
I’d give you a run for your money on that. Nobody else I know likes them so they are ALL MINE!
Anchovies, on the other hand, y’all can have.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:42:59 PM PDT
by
monkeyshine
(live and let live is dead)
To: Hodar
Queue Nelson: 'HA, HA"
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:43:30 PM PDT
by
A strike
(Just Say No to North Mexico )
To: 9422WMR
He should have chewed on the idea before entering the contest.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:44:31 PM PDT
by
monkeyshine
(live and let live is dead)
To: monkeyshine
Yes, anchovies too salty for my taste. But sardines are a nutritional powerhouse. I've been having a tin of them every day for at least 20 years. Helps keep me very healthy.
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posted on
04/06/2021 1:45:09 PM PDT
by
SamAdams76
(By stealing Trump's second term, the Left gets Trump for 8 more years instead of just four.)
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