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Marler Clark has published 5,668 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
April 01, 2008 • Outbreaks
Fresno Meat Market E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - California (2007)
Tri-tip steak prepared at the Fresno Meat Market was identified as the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak among Fresno County, California, residents in 2007. The Meat Market issued a recall of all cooked tri-tip sold during the days that were associated with the outbreak. Marler Clark represented several …
April 01, 2008 • Outbreaks
Dole Spinach E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Nationwide (2006)
Marler Clark represented 93 victims of the 2006 E. coli outbreak traced to Dole brand bagged baby spinach. The outbreak resulted in 205 confirmed E. coli cases, with 104 hospitalizations, 31 cases of HUS, and four deaths. A joint trace-back of baby spinach revealed that four spinach fields were the …
March 31, 2008 • Outbreaks
Corky & Lenny’s Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Ohio (2006)
Marler Clark's Salmonella lawyers represented 14 people who became ill with Salmonella infections after eating chopped liver or salad at Corky & Lenny's restaurant outside of Cleveland in 2006. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health identified 48 confirmed cases of Salmonella associated with the outbreak. …
March 31, 2008 • Outbreaks
Chili’s Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Illinois (2003)
In 2003, a Chili's restaurant in a Chicago suburb was identified as the source of a Salmonella outbreak that ultimately resulted in over 300 illnesses. The public health investigation into the outbreak revealed that Chili's had operated despite the fact that at times during the outbreak the restaurant either lacked …
March 31, 2008 • Outbreaks
Café Santa Fe Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit - Arkansas (2005)
In 2005, the Arkansas Department of Health identified a Salmonella outbreak that was associated with the consumption of food prepared at the Cafe Santa Fe restaurant in Benton, Arkansas. Marler Clark represented several individuals who became ill with Salmonella infections after eating food from Cafe Santa Fe during the outbreak. …
March 31, 2008 • Outbreaks
Bravo! Cucina Italiana Norovirus Outbreak Lawsuits - Michigan (2006)
Marler Clark represented several individuals in claims against the Bravo! Cucina Italiana restaurant after a norovirus outbreak at the restaurant's Lansing, Michigan, location was the source of an outbreak. Illness was reported among residents of eight states and one Canadian province. …
March 31, 2008 • Outbreaks
Blimpie’s Subs Norovirus Outbreak Litigation- Michigan (2005)
In 2005 a large norovirus outbreak was traced to a Blimpie's restaurant in Kent County, Michigan. Groups of people who attended functions catered by Blimpie's became ill with norovirus, and Kent County Health Department investigators determined that an ill food worker had likely contaminated food at the restaurant before it …
March 31, 2008 • Outbreaks
March 28, 2008 • Outbreaks
March 27, 2008 • Outbreaks
Malt O Meal Salmonella outbreak
Learn more about the Malt-O-Meal Toasty Oats Cereal salmonella class action lawsuit. …
March 27, 2008 • Outbreaks
Cantaloupe Salmonella Litchfield Outbreak
A Salmonella outbreak was caused by cantaloupe in 2008. …
March 27, 2008 • Case News
Alamosa, Colorado, Municipal Water System Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
Marler Clark filed claims on behalf of a number of residents of Alamosa, Colorado who became ill with Salmonellosis after drinking water from the City's municipal water system. The CDC, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health and and Environment, and several other public agencies …
March 27, 2008 • Outbreaks
March 26, 2008 • Publications
E. coli Lawsuit Results in a $4.75 Million Jury Award for Injured Children
"E. coli Lawsuit Results in a $4.75 Million Jury Award for Injured Children: A Case Study in How Not to Learn About Food Safety" is article about the Almquist, et al. v. Finley School District E. coli O157:H7 litigation, written by Denis Stearns. In the article, Mr. Stearns argues that …
March 26, 2008 • Outbreaks
The Courage to Criticize
Denis Stearns wrote a commentary on foodborne illness outbreaks and the key role criticism from the right people could play in preventing them. In the commentary, he discusses responses to particular outbreaks, including the public outcry, then states, "Notably absent, however, was any outcry from the juice manufacturing industry, the …
March 26, 2008 • Outbreaks
March 26, 2008 • Outbreaks
March 25, 2008 • Outbreaks
Alamosa, Colorado Municipal Water System Salmonella Outbreak
An outbreak of Salmonella in Alamosa, Colorado in 2008 was traced back to the water supply. Marler Clark represented numerous residents. The cases were settled in 2010. …
March 19, 2008 • Case News
Rochester Meat Company E. coli Outbreak Litigation
E. coli litigation commenced against Rochester Meat Company on March 13, 2008, when Marler Clark filed an E. coli lawsuit on behalf of a Wisconsin family. The lawsuit stems from an E. coli outbreak traced to the consumption of Rochester Meat ground beef patties served as hamburgers at Tony Roma's …
March 18, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Food Safety and Security Summit, Washington DC (2008)
Denis Stearns participated in the 2008 Food Safety and Security Summit, held in Washington, DC during a session titled, "Issues/Insights for Microbial Challenge Studies." …
March 14, 2008 • Firm News
Bill Marler Receives King County Bar Association's 2008 Outstanding Lawyer Award
The King County Bar Association announced today that they had selected William Marler for its “2008 Outstanding Lawyer Award.” …
March 13, 2008 • Outbreaks
March 12, 2008 • Outbreaks
Wisconsin family sues Minnesota meat producer over E. coli
An E. coli lawsuit was filed today against Rochester Meat Company in Wisconsin Federal District Court. The lawsuit, which stems from an E. coli outbreak traced to Rochester Meat Company’s ground beef products in late 2007 and early 2008, was filed on behalf of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, residents Karen and James …
March 12, 2008 • Outbreaks
Wisconsin family sues Minnesota meat producer over E. coli
An E. coli lawsuit was filed today against Rochester Meat Company in Wisconsin Federal District Court. The lawsuit, which stems from an E. coli outbreak traced to Rochester Meat Company’s ground beef products in late 2007 and early 2008, was filed on behalf of a Fitchburg, Wisconsin family. The family …
March 11, 2008 • Outbreaks
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