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Marler Clark has published 5,668 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
June 08, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 06, 2008 • Press Releases
A Long History of Tomatoes and Salmonella
The CDC, public health officials in several states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are working together on an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human salmonella serotype saintpaul infections linked to the consumption of tomatoes. According to food borne illness attorney William Marler, this isn’t …
June 06, 2008 • Press Releases
E. coli Tainted Lettuce Sickens Ten in Washington State
Ten confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection found in north Thurston and south Pierce counties have been traced to bagged, commercial romaine lettuce, commonly used in food service (not sold retail). The Washington State Health Department says four cases of infection with the highly toxic E. coli O157:H7 were …
June 05, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 04, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 02, 2008 • Outbreaks
New Mexico Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Raw Tomatoes
New Mexico health officials have announced that uncooked tomatoes appear to be the source in the salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 31 people since early May. The specific strain—known as salmonella St. Paul—has infected residents of seven New Mexico counties: Dona Ana, Socorro, Curry, McKinley, San Juan, Bernalillo …
May 31, 2008 • Outbreaks
Country Cottage Restaurant E coli O111 Outbreak Lawsuits - Oklahoma (2008)
Marler Clark represented over a dozen victims of an E. coli O111:NM outbreak that occurred among patrons of the Country Cottage restaurant in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, during the summer of 2008. The outbreak was the largest E. coli O111 outbreak in US history, with 341 illnesses reported, 70 hospitalizations, and …

May 30, 2008 • Outbreaks
California Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak – Washington State
An E. coli outbreak was traced to Romaine lettuce gown in California in 2008. …
May 30, 2008 • Outbreaks
May 29, 2008 • Outbreaks
May 28, 2008 • Outbreaks
Farm to Table Conference (2008)
Bill Marler gave the keynote address, in Moscow, ID presenting an Update on Outbreak Trends 2006-2008. …
May 27, 2008 • Press Releases
Food Borne Illness Expert and WSU Alum to Speak at Conference
William Marler, national expert in food borne illness litigation and accomplished personal injury lawyer, will speak at the Food Safety: Farm to Table conference, a collaborative effort between Washington State University and the University of Idaho. Mr. Marler is the keynote speaker, opening the conference on Wednesday, May 28th at …
May 26, 2008 • Outbreaks
Herb Depot / Autumn Olives Farm Raw Goat's Milk E. coli Outbreak
A raw milk E. coli outbreak in Missouri was traced to Autumn Olives Farm's raw milk. …
May 26, 2008 • Outbreaks
Herb Depot & Autumn Olives Farm Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Missouri (2008)
Marler Clark represented several clients who suffered E. coli infections after consuming raw goat’s milk sold at Herb Depot in Barry County, Missouri in April of 2008. Missouri public health officials investigated the E. coli outbreak and traced the E. coli-contaminated, unpasteurized (or “raw”) goat’s milk to Autumn Olives Farm …
May 22, 2008 • Outbreaks
May 22, 2008 • Outbreaks
May 18, 2008 • Outbreaks
Rochester Meat Company E. coli Outbreak
E. coli outbreak traced to hamburgers served at Tony Roma's …
May 17, 2008 • Outbreaks
May 16, 2008 • Outbreaks
May 16, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Institute for Supply Management Hospitality Conference (2008)
Denis Stearns participated in the Institute of Supply Management's Spring Hospitality conference in Chicago, Illinois. …
May 15, 2008 • Outbreaks
Second Lawsuit Filed In Chipotle Grill Hepatitis A Outbreak
A second Hepatitis A lawsuit was filed today against Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., in San Diego County Superior Court. The complaint was filed on behalf of San Diego resident Rhonda Salgado, who was infected with Hepatitis A after eating food from the Chipotle Grill in La Mesa, California, between February …
May 14, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Alabama Food Safety and Defense Conference (2008)
Patti Waller traveled to Montgomery, Alabama to present "Distinguishing Legitimate Food Borne Illness Claims from Illegitimate Claims". …
May 14, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Northeast Food and Drug Officials Association Annual Conference (2008)
Drew Falkenstein traveled to Portland, Maine, to present at the NEFDOA Annual Conference on the topic of "Food Borne Illness Liability and Litigation". …
May 13, 2008 • Outbreaks
May 12, 2008 • Outbreaks
Essential Food Law and Regulations (2008)
Denis Stearns traveled to Portland, OR to present "Legal Liability for Food Related Outbreaks: Law, History, and Lessons Learned". …
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