"Judge Dale Ho excoriated his legal argument, ruling that Manz had failed to show that the restaurant had a duty to warn him of the spice levels of the salsa he added to the tacos. In a further shock to the tourist's case, court documents reveal that a doctor had previously warned Manz to stay away from spicy foods."
"Faycal Manz stopped by Los Tacos No. 1 in October 2024, buying three tacos and a Diet Coke. After heaping a 'hefty portion' of salsa on his dish, Manz was so overwhelmed by its heat that he suffered both physical and emotional distress. Food in Germany just doesn't have the same kick, he said."
Faycal Manz, a German tourist, purchased tacos and a Diet Coke from Los Tacos No. 1 in Times Square in October 2024. After adding a substantial portion of salsa to his meal, he experienced physical and emotional distress from the spice level. Manz filed a federal lawsuit seeking $100,000 in damages, claiming the restaurant failed to warn him about the salsa's heat. Federal Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case, ruling that the restaurant had no legal duty to warn customers about spice levels. Court documents revealed that Manz had previously been advised by a doctor to avoid spicy foods and never complained to the restaurant about his experience.
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