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Family Of 20-Year-Old Who Died During Pancake Eating Contest Sues Sacred Heart University

Family Of 20-Year-Old Who Died During Pancake Eating Contest Sues Sacred Heart University

Family Of 20-Year-Old Who Died During Pancake Eating Contest Sues Sacred Heart University The family of a 20-year-old college student who choked to death during a pancake-eating contest at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield is filing a lawsuit against the school. Caitlin Nelson, a junior at the Fairfield County university, died last year on March 30 during the contest, which was a school-sanctioned event to raise money for charity. Her death was ultimately ruled an accident. The Clark, New Jersey, resident had eaten several pancakes before she collapsed, spitting out some food, but still choking, witnesses told police. A nursing student began CPR, while others attempted to u…

10/29/2018