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Marler Clark has published 5,659 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
December 25, 2009 • Outbreaks
National Steak and Poultry E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Lawsuits - Nationwide (2009)
The Marler Clark E. coli attorneys represented victims of a 2009 E. coli outbreak traced to tenderized steaks produced by National Steak & Poultry, a company based in Owasso, OK. The company recalled 248,000 pounds of beef products for E. coli contamination. …
December 24, 2009 • Outbreaks
December 21, 2009 • Outbreaks
December 21, 2009 • Press Releases
Raw Milk Facts in Short Supply As Proponents Stage Wisconsin Rally
Unpasteurized milk—often referred to as raw milk—is at the center of a rally and court appearance today in Viroqua, Wisconsin. The controversial product can contain bacteria, like E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can severely sicken those who consume it—bacteria removed by the pasteurization process. Advocates believe the pasteurization process …
December 16, 2009 • Outbreaks
December 13, 2009 • Outbreaks
December 13, 2009 • Events & Speaking Engagements
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Weekend with the Stars (2009)
Drew Falkenstein traveled to New York City to present to American Association for Justice at their Weekend with the Stars event. …
December 09, 2009 • Press Releases
More E. coli Lawsuits Filed Against Ixtapa Family Mexican Restaurant
Two more E. coli lawsuits were filed this morning against Ixtapa Bajaras, Inc., d/b/a the Ixtapa Family Mexican Restaurant, bringing the current total to seven. The restaurant, located at 301 91st Avenue NE in Lake Stevens, was the source of a 2008 outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that is believed …
December 07, 2009 • Outbreaks
December 07, 2009 • Outbreaks
December 04, 2009 • Press Releases
Dancer Paralyzed by E. coli Infection Sues Meat Giant Cargill for $100 Million
Stephanie Smith, the twenty-two year old Minnesota dance instructor left paralyzed by a burger tainted with E. coli filed suit today against Cargill, who produced the contaminated meat. Ms. Smith, whose “The Burger that Shattered Her Life” profile in the New York Times was emailed all over the country, covered …
December 03, 2009 • Outbreaks
Dungeness Valley Creamery Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak
An E. coli outbreak in was traced to raw milk from Dungeness Valley Creamery in Sequim, WA, three people fell ill. …
December 02, 2009 • Press Releases
E. coli Illnesses in Washington State Tied to Raw Milk
The Washington State Departments of Health and Agriculture today released information linking recent E. coli illnesses in Washington State to raw milk produced by the Dungeness Valley Creamery in Sequim, WA. …
November 29, 2009 • Outbreaks
November 29, 2009 • Outbreaks
November 26, 2009 • Outbreaks
November 26, 2009 • Outbreaks
November 23, 2009 • Case News
Woman Who Was Paralyzed Settles Case
A settlement has been reached in a case involving Alexandre Family EcoDairy Farms and a local woman who became paralyzed …
November 23, 2009 • Case News
November 23, 2009 • Case News
November 23, 2009 • Case News
November 23, 2009 • Case News
Alexandre EcoDairy Farms Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a report on 10/2/08 linking an outbreak of Campylobacter illnesses to unpasteurized milk from Alexandre …
November 23, 2009 • Case News
Whittier Farms Pasteurized Milk Listeria Outbreak, 2007
A 2007 Listeria outbreak was linked to milk produced by a Massachusetts dairy …
November 20, 2009 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Government Accountability Project Symposium, American College of Law (2009)
Bill Marler was the luncheon speaker at a day-long symposium presented by the Government Accountability Project (GAP) on the topic of "Empowering Employees to Protect Food Integrity." The event was held at the American College of Law in Washington, DC. …
November 20, 2009 • Outbreaks
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