Arby’s manager found dead in freezer couldn’t escape due to broken door
Tragedy struck at an Arby’s restaurant in New Iberia, Louisiana, in May when Nguyet Le, the general manager of the establishment, was found frozen to death inside the restaurant’s walk-in freezer. Le had “beat her hands bloody” trying to escape the freezer after the door became stuck, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her four children against Arby’s and franchisee Turbo Restaurants. The lawsuit claims that the freezer’s door had been broken since August 2022 and that management had ignored multiple work orders requesting repairs. Arby’s has said it is cooperating with the investigation.
FAQs:
What happened at the Arby’s restaurant in New Iberia, Louisiana?
The general manager of the establishment, Nguyet Le, was found frozen to death inside the restaurant’s walk-in freezer last May. She had been trying to escape the freezer after the door became stuck, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her four children against Arby’s and franchisee Turbo Restaurants.
Why did Nguyet Le become trapped inside the freezer?
The freezer’s door had reportedly been broken since August 2022, and employees had been using a screwdriver to help open and close it, according to the lawsuit. The employees had also been using a box of oil to help keep the freezer door open.
What is the lawsuit claiming?
Le’s children are seeking more than $1 million in damages from Arby’s and Turbo Restaurants. The lawsuit alleges that management knew about the broken freezer door and ignored multiple work orders requesting repairs.
Is Arby’s cooperating with authorities?
Yes, Arby’s has said it is cooperating with the investigation. “We are aware of the tragic incident that took place at our franchised location,” an Arby’s spokesperson said. “The franchisee is cooperating fully with local authorities as they conduct their investigation.”
Manager of Arby’s found deceased in freezer after inability to exit from broken door
An Arby’s general manager was found dead inside a walk-in freezer after being trapped by a broken door, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her children last Friday. Nguyet Le, 63, was found frozen to death inside the freezer of an Arby’s in New Iberia, Louisiana on May 11, by her oldest son who also worked at the store. The lawsuit alleges that the store’s freezer door had been broken since August 2022 and management had ignored multiple work orders requesting repairs. Le, who had been temporarily assigned to work at that particular store, beat her hands bloody trying to escape before ultimately succumbing to hypothermia. The Arby’s spokesperson said they were cooperating fully with local authorities as they conduct their investigation.