The award came three years after Richard Wood, a 67-year-old member of Canyon Gate CC in Las Vegas, ate bacon-wrapped scallops that were served with a toothpick that he swallowed, leading to a ruptured large intestine, infection and a series of other surgeries. The main argument in the case was not about who was at fault, but rather the food itself. “One of the responsibilities of the establishment [is] to ensure [food’s] safety,” Wood’s attorney said.