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Listeria Lawyers | Marler Clark

Listeria Lawyers Get Results

Marler Clark is the nation’s only law firm with a practice focused exclusively on representing victims of Listeria and other foodborne illness outbreaks. The Listeria lawyers of Marler Clark have recovered over $600 million for victims of foodborne illness outbreaks and have brought Listeria lawsuits in outbreaks linked to cantaloupe, cheese, and milk. In 2011 the Listeria lawyers won a $1.1 million judgment for the family of a man who died after consuming Listeria-contaminated celery.

Marler Clark Listeria Lawyers Fight on Behalf of Victims

The firm’s Listeria lawyers are currently representing 40 families affected by the 2011 Jensen Farms cantaloupe Listeria outbreak that became one of the most deadly foodborne illness outbreaks in U.S. history. In its 2011 story, Listeria Outbreak Draws Seattle Lawyer to Battle, the Associated Press calls Listeria lawyer Bill Marler the “attorney behind almost every lawsuit associated with foodborne illness outbreaks…” and “one of the nation’s leading food safety advocates.” Along with several of the victims' families, Bill lobbied the United States Congressional to conduct an investigation into the outbreak. An investigation occurred in January of 2012.

Experienced Listeria Lawyers with Integrity

Listeria lawyer Bill Marler has been interviewed and profiled by many major newspapers and magazines and is a frequent guest on many television shows. His peers and clients have voted Bill as one of the “Best Lawyers in America,” a “Super Lawyer” and a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer.” He has also been consistently ranked as an “A” with the American Bar Association and a “10” at Avvo. In 2010 Bill was awarded the NSF Food Safety Leadership Award for Education and in 2008 earned both the Outstanding Lawyer Award by the King County Bar Association and the Public Justice Award from the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

Contact the Marler Clark Listeria Lawyers

If you or a family member became ill with a Listeria infection after consuming contaminated food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, contact the Marler Clark Listeria attorneys for a free case evaluation. You can fill out our contact form or call toll-free at 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you.

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