Condom In Soup Case: Man Settles Lawsuit Against Claim Jumper Restaurant

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A California man who says he ordered French onion soup and bit into a condom instead of melted cheese has settled his lawsuit against the Claim Jumper restaurant chain.

The terms of Wednesday's settlement were not disclosed. Both sides say in a statement the deal indicates no admission of liability by either party.

Zdenek Philip Hodousek of Mission Viejo sued in Superior Court last summer seeking unspecified damages.

He says he was eating Easter brunch with his family when he bit into the condom.

The company says it found no evidence of a foreign object in the soup or that there was any employee involvement or wrongdoing.

According to the chain's website, there are 46 Claim Jumper restaurants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.

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Online:

http://www.claimjumper.com/

Comments

[pecosdog]

11:31 PM on 09/04/2010

Tyler Dirden has gone too far this time.

[deven61]

11:44 AM on 08/31/2010

The Claim Jumper is tantamount to a linen mill of the late 19th century. This really isn’t a dining experience of any kind; it’ some kind of a food factory. First, they need to bring your meal out on a forklift because the portions are HUGE. Prior to bringing you the HUGE portion they run the meal through a deflavorizer. I find it hard to believe they allowed for a condom to get into their food because the food might actually taste like something…

[norwouldi]

11:01 AM on 08/28/2010

Well, he settled a "claim" with Claim Jumper. Interesting... (is that a condom in my soup or are you just happy to see me..)

[Professorofdesire]

05:27 PM on 08/27/2010

Maybe the patron didn't fully understand what is meant by "French" onion soup.

[henrypapillon]

01:04 AM on 08/28/2010

Now that was totally uncalled for! But funny! fanned.

[Professorofdesire]

05:54 PM on 08/28/2010

I'm glad that somebody got it. Thanks.

[Richbruin]

01:59 PM on 08/27/2010

The real story here is this guy is out of work, living beyond his means (hey, its Orange County) and desperate for money. The OC register has more details....

[Cheduff]

10:19 AM on 08/27/2010

Dude, Claim Jumper is awesome. That nerd put the condom in his soup.

[Professorofdesire]

05:28 PM on 08/27/2010

D'accord.

[Cali Saracen]

07:53 AM on 08/27/2010

Ewwwww

[wordsfromawoman]

10:14 PM on 08/26/2010

He threw the condom in the soup himself since he wanted a free lunch, or brunch actually. A restaurant will quickly settle in order to prevent too much negative publicity.
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[Scott Kane]

12:35 PM on 08/27/2010

Clam Chowder?

[henrypapillon]

01:04 AM on 08/28/2010

Crab

[bgofca]

09:45 PM on 08/26/2010

our family ate a few times at claim jumper; at first we were impressed, but gradually we came to realize that their food was overly greasy, way too salty and very unhealthy. you never know about these lawsuits, if it's a plant, like the wendy's finger, etc/ however, i would like to ad that eating there isn't good for your health even if you don't get a condom in your soup.

[PunKinPai]

11:58 AM on 08/27/2010

For one so seemingly health conscious, it seem odd that you "gradually" came to this realization. Claim Jumper is known for large portions of delicious food. They do not claim to serve health food. If healthier food is one's choice, there are other restaurants or homecooking.

[henrypapillon]

01:05 AM on 08/28/2010

That wasn't grease.

[goodintentions1]

08:52 PM on 08/26/2010

:( ive waited on tables, i have seen people do disgusting things to peoples food. but I have also seen shady customers. I have also read that this man is majorly in debt right now.....You never know.

[Bike Commuter]

06:06 PM on 08/29/2010

I had a close friend who found a bandaid in a plate of pasta. The restaurant manager didn't believe him. He chose not to make a big deal of it with the manager. Instead he never went back and he told a lot of people about the incident.

A theoretical motivation does automatically not mean someone is not to be trusted. Technically, my friend was in a lot of debt at the time of his bandaid incident. The guy in this situation could have been trying to get money, but he also could be telling the truth.

[blukazoo]

07:24 PM on 08/26/2010

I'd like the soup without the "special sauce" please.

[Patriot Games]

06:46 PM on 08/26/2010

At least they took the penis out.

[dutchgirl55]

05:48 PM on 08/27/2010

We hope.

[henrypapillon]

01:06 AM on 08/28/2010

Fanned. We are having fun late tonight,

[Bike Commuter]

05:39 PM on 08/26/2010

I am not going to ask what kind of cheese was in the soup.

[henrypapillon]

01:07 AM on 08/28/2010

Fanned . OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!!

[mamapower]

03:47 AM on 08/29/2010

Stop! LOL

[Craig Lane]

05:30 PM on 08/26/2010

Wait...are you saying that there is NO rubber in French Onion soup???? Damn!

[rikster]

04:22 PM on 08/26/2010

there was no extra charge.....