Man suffered brain injury after eating contaminated oysters at Gibsons Steakhouse: Lawsuit

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Original Load Date Aug. 11, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 11, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-contacted-bacterial-infection-suffered-brain-injury-after-eating-contaminated-oysters-at-gibsons-lawsuit/3974042/

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A retired Cicero firefighter and Marine veteran has filed a lawsuit against a well-known Chicago steakhouse. In the lawsuit, 44-year-old Joe Belgio alleges he contracted a bacterial infection and suffered a "permanent and debilitating brain injury" as a result of consuming contaminated oysters at G...