Couple fall ill with Gastroenteritis after visiting a hotel in The Canary Islands

A retired couple from Bristol were looking forward to a holiday abroad in the sun but were left bed ridden when the hotels food hygiene didn't meet acceptable standards.

David and Lynne Fossey visited Club Hotel Riu Oliva beach resort, Fuerteventura where they had previously stayed the year before. However a few days in to the trip Lynne, 65 suffered stomach cramps, fever, diarrhoea and vomiting along with her partner David who had similar symptoms.

The all- inclusive hotel which they had booked through Thomson often left food uncovered and served it lukewarm.

The couple's illness quickly worsened and the resort doctor had to be called out in an emergency. He diagnosed them with gastroenteritis and prescribed rehydration salts and tablets.

David said: "My wife and I wanted a relaxing holiday together in the sun and were looking forward to returning to the Riu Oliva Beach Hotel after visiting the year before and having a wonderful time."

The Bristol couple have paid lawyers Irwin Mitchell to investigate their case as they want answers regarding their illness and on-going symptoms.

Spokesmen from Irwin Mitchell's personal injury team said: "Gastroenteritis can have implications on a sufferer's health for a long period of time and can make the sufferer's holiday unbearable."

If you have been on holiday and suffered from a illness which was no fault of your own, call our claims solicitors on 0845 603 0708.
 

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