Family files involuntary manslaughter complaint over Bordeaux botulism death

Family files involuntary manslaughter complaint over Bordeaux botulism death

Stéphane Guitard, the lawyer for Tchin Tchin wine bar owner, said that his client is "absolutely devastated" and is doing everything he can to aid investigators. Picture: Facebook

The family of a woman who died of suspected botulism poisoning after eating sardines in Bordeaux before Ireland’s inaugural Rugby World Cup game has filed a complaint for alleged involuntary manslaughter.

The woman’s Irish husband, who also fell severely ill in Bordeaux, filed the involuntary manslaughter complaint with her family against Tchin Tchin wine bar, according to French newspaper Le Figaro.

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