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Woman forced to bury husband in Cape Verde after he fell ill and died while on holiday
Irwin Mitchell says it now represents more than 2,500 holidaymakers reporting salmonella, E. coli and shigella after Tui trips to Cape Verde.
- Specialist injury lawyers at Irwin Mitchell now represent more than 2,500 people reporting serious illnesses following TUI holidays to Cape Verde, including families of 10 people who died from gastric illness.
- Retired IT engineer Laurence Brownlie, 67, collapsed during a June 8, 2024, dinner at the five-star Meli Llana Beach Resort and Spa in Cape Verde while on holiday with his wife, Glenna.
- Widow Jacqueline Timson reported undercooked food, dead cockroaches in pool toilets, and yellow water after her husband, Colin Timson, 74, died at the Riu Funana; around 600 new clients joined the case.
- A TUI spokesperson stated the company cannot comment on specific cases as they involve legal representatives, noting local representatives offered support at the time and no complaints were raised until media contact.
- Specialist international serious injury lawyer Jatinder Paul stated his focus is securing clients the support they require, though families face challenges as Cape Verde authorities embalmed bodies, preventing UK post-mortem examinations.
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INTELLINEWSWoman forced to bury husband in Cape Verde after he fell ill and died while on holiday
Jacqueline Timson said her husband Colin became unwell on the second day of their trip to Cape Verde. The next morning, he collapsed. He died the same evening.
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British tourist left in unmarked grave after sudden illness at disease-ridden island resort
A British tourist was left in an unmarked grave after a sudden illness led to his death on holiday.Retired forklift driver Colin Timson, 74, from Heighinton, near Lincoln, fell ill on the second day of his holiday in Cape Verde.He was staying at the Riu Funana resort in Sal for a two-week trip with his wife Jacqueline, 69 in July 2024.Mr Timson died later that evening, with his case being represented by law firm Irwin Mitchell - who represents t…
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