Why was Sonja Morgan carried out in an ambulance from a Florida restaurant? RHONYC alum shares statement after second dramatic dinner this month

Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan, in a photo published by TMZ was seen getting in an ambulance on a stretcher outside of Echo Restaurant in Palm Beach, Florida on May 15.

After the incident, Sonja spoke to People about the emergency in an article published on May 16, saying:

"An elderly patron at the restaurant I was dining at appeared to be in distress, and I called for medical assistance. While assisting during the commotion, I sustained some minor injuries and, out of an abundance of caution, accompanied the EMTs to be checked out."

She also expressed her gratitude to the medical team saying:

"I'm incredibly grateful to the first responders for their swift care and professionalism."

In the photos, Sonja can be seen laying back on a gurney, with straps over her legs and her purse on her lap. TMZ also claimed that Morgan received a 'trespass warning' as per the docuemtns, but refused to sign the warning.

Captain William Rothrock of Palm Beach Police Department while speaking to People mentioned that the officers responded to a medical call at the restaurant at The Breakers Palm Beach at about 9:45 p.m.

Sonja's recent emergency incident comes days after she allegedly refused to pay her tab at Tucci on May 10.

More about Sonja Morgan's Tucci incident

As per news outlets, Sonja Morgan reportedly dined at Tucci in New York City's Noho neighborhood on May 10, but didn't pay for her $1,000 meal, claiming that she believed it to be on the house.

A source while speaking to Page Six mentioned:

"She was like, 'I don't pay; people pay me (to go to their restaurants).' She was absolutely entitled and caused a scene about not paying."

However, the restaurant while speaking to People confirmed that they had not agreed to a complimentary dinner:

"I'd like to clarify that there was no agreement for a complimentary dinner. (Morgan's) assumption otherwise shows poor judgement, which is consistent with her past behavior of not tipping our servers."

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Tucci also highlighted the restaurant industry's "high food costs and rent" and mentioned that they'll "continue supporting their staff." The restaurant also mentioned that Sonja is "no longer welcome at Tucci."

Sonja Morgan, while speaking to Page Six, later mentioned that there was a "clear miscommunication" and that she was dining at the restaurant "in exchange for a promotional post." The reality star also mentioned that she "offered to pay and tip" the restaurant after they called her on May 12.

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