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Judge Dismisses Tourist's $100K Salsa Lawsuit Against NYC Restaurant

3/17/2026

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Key Information: U.S. District Judge Dale Ho dismissed a lawsuit by Faycal Manz, a German tourist, against Los Tacos No. 1 in New York City, who sought $100,000 over claims the salsa was too spicy.
Manz claimed the salsa caused distress and there were no spice warnings.
Ho ruled the restaurant had no duty to inform because Manz did not inquire.

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Key Information: U.S. District Judge Dale Ho dismissed a lawsuit by Faycal Manz, a German tourist, against Los Tacos No. 1 in New York City, who sought $100,000 over claims the salsa was too spicy.
Manz claimed the salsa caused distress and there were no spice warnings.
Ho ruled the restaurant had no duty to inform because Manz did not inquire.