CICERO – A lawsuit is being filed on behalf of Joe Belgio, a 44-year-old Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter who allegedly suffered catastrophic brain injuries after eating raw oysters at Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse in Oak Brook.
Attorneys are holding a news conference at 11 a.m. CT to discuss the case and allegations. The lawsuit alleges contaminated oysters exposed Belgio to multiple foodborne pathogens, leading to cardiac arrest, a months-long coma and permanent brain injuries.
Belgio’s family, fellow firefighters, Marines and members of the Little League community are also announcing a fundraiser to help pay for additional therapy, specialized brain-injury rehabilitation and ongoing medical needs.…