Media Relations
Marler Clark has appeared in at least 143 articles, interviews, and publcations.
Media Appearances
August 12, 2011 • Broadcast Interviews
KCTS Public Television: How Safe is Your Food?
KCTS public television looks into the 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli O157:H7 outbreak and interviews author Jeff Benedict and attorney Bill Marler about Benedict's 2011 book, Poisoned: The deadly E. coli outbreak that changed the way Americans Eat. …
July 26, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
Settlement of 1.1 Million Awarded in Listeria Death Lawsuit
Don Finley of the San Antonio Express News reports that Marler Clark food poisoning attorneys have won a $1.1 million judgement on behalf of he family of an 81-year-old Seguin man who died of listeriosis during an outbreak linked to celery produced by Sangar Produce & Processing Co. …
July 15, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
Pa. prison salmonella outbreak sickened 300
Joe Mandak of the Associated Press reports that a Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 300 has been confirmed at federal prison in Pennsylvania. The AP first learned of the outbreak from attorneys at Marler Clark. …
June 24, 2011 • Op-Ed
Why Seattle Should Require Paid Sick Days
Seattle Food poisoning attorney Bill Marler wrote a June, 2011 editorial piece for the Puget Sound Business Journal. In it he explains why The City of Seattle should pass legislation mandating that service workers receive paid sick days. …
June 13, 2011 • Broadcast Interviews
E. coli Expert Bill Marler Talks Deadly European E. coli Outbreak on PBS NewsHour
Bill Marler is a guest on the June 2, 2011 PBS NewsHour talking about the European E. coli outbreak centered in Germany …
June 08, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
More Stomach-Churning Facts about the E. Coli Outbreak
In his New York Times blog, famed food writer Mark Bittman talks of his a 2 A.M. safe eating conversation with food poison attorney Bill Marler. …
June 02, 2011 • Broadcast Interviews
Bill Marler Talks German E. coli Outbreak on CNBC
Food safety expert Bill Marler talks about the impact the European E. coli outbreak has on the U.S. …
June 01, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
Bill Marler: A Personal Injury Attorney and More
Writing for the Xemplar Nicole Black examines Bill Marler's transcendentcareer as foodborne illness litigator and food safety advocate. …
May 23, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
Good Food Hero: Bill Marler, Food Safety Attorney
In May, 2011 online publication Good Food World chose Bill Marler as its first "Good Food Hero". In this piece Gail Nickel-Kailing talks food safety with Bill. …
May 19, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
New Book Chronicles Islander Marler's Work
Connie Mears of the Bainbride Island Review discusses the events that shaped BIll Marler's life and the upcoming book Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat about the landmark Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak. …
May 15, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat
In his new book, investigative author Jeff Benedict gives a thrilling account of the events and people surrounding the 1993 Jack in Box E. coli outbreak. Benedict shares the point of view of the Jack in the Box executives, health officials, victims, and lawyers involved. He particularly focuses on the …
May 12, 2011 • Op-Ed
What's the "Future of Food" Without Food Safety?
In an op-ed published on both Food Safety News and The Huffington Post, attorney Bill Marler sounds off on the lack of substantial food safety discussion in the locavore movement, specifically at the 2011 Future of Food Conference …
January 05, 2011 • Broadcast Interviews
Seattle attorney hopes lawmakers back new food safety law
Marler Clark food safety lawyer Bill Marler talks with KING 5 TV from Seattle about food safety legislation signed by President Obama on January 4, 2011. …
January 03, 2011 • Print/Blog Interviews
Scholarship to honor Medway man
The attorneys of Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm donated money toward a scholarship fund in honor of a Medway, Massachusetts man who died from a Listeria infection …
December 16, 2010 • Op-Ed
New Foodborne Illness Numbers Show Scientific Progress, Not Industry Success
In his Huffington Post Op-Ed, Bill Marler discusses the impact of the newly released 2010 CDC foodborne illness statistics. …
December 09, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
Lawyer Bill Marler blasts Democrats Over Food Safety Legislation
Seattle Times Political Reporter Maureen O'Hagan discusses Bill Marler's discontent with the progress of food safety legislation in late 2010. …
December 02, 2010 • Op-Ed
Get Food Safety Done! Once the GOP is in the Kitchen, Food Safety is Toast.
Over the last two years, food producers large and small, consumer and public health groups, and Congressional leaders have come together to support legislation that would bring the most significant update to food safety laws in seven decades. To the chagrin of everyone who worked hard to get S. 510 …
September 30, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
The 'Holy Six' Strains of E. coli That Many Experts Fear
In this series for AOL news, investigative journalist Andrew Schneider looks into non-O157 strains of E. coli, and Bill Marler's work to get them listed as adulterants by the USDA. (Last of three parts) …
September 29, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
Food-Safety Lawyer Puts His Money Where Your Mouth Is
Andrew Schneider of AOL News profiles Bill Marler's efforts to get non-O157:H7 E. coli strains added as USDA adulterants. (Second of three parts) …
September 28, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
USDA May Be Ready to Tackle 'Other' E. Coli Strains
In this series for AOL news, investigative journalist Andrew Schneider looks into non-O157 strains of E. coli, and Bill Marler's work to get them listed as adulterants by the USDA. (First of three parts) …
September 17, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
Food Safety Overhaul Dies in Senate
Dave Thier interviews Bill Marler in his AOL News piece about the failure of the Senate to bring the Food Safety Modernization Act to a vote. …
September 15, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
The fight to keep your burger safe from E. Coli
Mike Hughlett of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes about the meat industry's work to prevent E. coli from entering the food supply, and speaks to Bill Marler about his efforts to push the meat industry to higher standards. …
September 08, 2010 • Op-Ed
What if I had a food safety magic wand?
In Bill Marler's Op-Ed for the Huffington Post, he lists the changes he would make with his food safety 'Magic Wand'. …
July 27, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
Despite recalls, tainted food sometimes on shelves
Steve Mills of the Chicago Tribune speaks to Marler Clark client Ken Maxwell about being sickened by tainted food after a recall is initiated. …
July 03, 2010 • Print/Blog Interviews
Defective Products Leave Consumers with 'Recall Fatigue'
Lyndsey Layton interviews Bill Marler in her Washington Post story on the numbing effect of so many recalls. …