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U.S. tourist sues Club Med over alleged shark attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET
Summary: A federal lawsuit says U.S. tourist Yvonne Martin was attacked by a shark while vacationing at Club Med Turkoise in the Turks and Caicos Islands, leaving her with “permanent nerve damage” and “massive scarring.” The complaint alleges resort staff provided inadequate medical assistance and that her hospital stay was cut short due to liability coverage issues.
WHO: Yvonne Martin; her attorney; Club Med
WHAT: Federal lawsuit filed over an alleged shark attack and alleged inadequate medical response at Club Med Turkoise
WHEN: Sep 12, 2026 at 9:18 AM ET
WHERE: Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos Islands
WHY: Martin alleges the shark bite caused her injuries and claims the resort’s nurse and ambulance response were inadequate and that liability coverage issues cut her hospital stay short.
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