Retired firefighter suffered brain injury after eating oysters at steakhouse: Lawsuit
Summary
A retired Illinois firefighter and Marine named Joe Belgio suffered a severe brain injury after eating raw oysters at Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook. He has been hospitalized for over a year, and his attorneys filed a lawsuit claiming the oysters were contaminated and caused his health problems.Key Facts
- Joe Belgio is a retired firefighter and Marine from Illinois.
- He got very sick after eating raw oysters at Gibsons Steakhouse in June 2025.
- Belgio suffered brain damage and cardiac arrests, losing oxygen for about eight minutes.
- He remains hospitalized and is likely bedridden with limited brain function.
- His family and community are supporting him through fundraisers.
- The lawsuit also names Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company as a defendant.
- Gibsons Steakhouse denies the claim, saying no other illnesses were reported and their investigation found no link.
- Belgio’s attorneys identified bacteria connected to shellfish contamination as the cause of his illness.
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