Mar 13 • 11:33 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Buffet employee burned at party may have the right to compensation; family says support is lacking

Jennifer Rodrigues Monteiro, a buffet employee who suffered severe burns while working at a carnival party, remains hospitalized a month after the incident, with her family seeking more support from the involved companies.

Jennifer Rodrigues Monteiro, a 30-year-old buffet employee, suffered severe burns while working at a carnival party on February 13 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. She is still hospitalized and relies on mechanical ventilation to breathe. The incident has led her family to express their dissatisfaction with the support they have received from the companies involved in the event, prompting calls for better assistance and compensation.

Her family, particularly her aunt Adriana Rodrigues, has highlighted the need for more support, as they reportedly have received very little help since the accident. Labor lawyer Gustavo Triboni has stated that Jennifer may be entitled to compensation due to the circumstances of her injury. Discussions are ongoing regarding the liability of the organizations involved, including the Clube de Campo where the party took place.

As of the latest reports, the Clube de Campo has indicated that they are monitoring the situation, but details on any concrete support or compensation have yet to be clarified. The lack of response from the buffet company where Jennifer was working when the accident occurred raises further concerns about accountability and support for the injured employee and her family.

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