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Marler Clark has published 5,675 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
August 04, 2008 • Outbreaks
August 03, 2008 • Outbreaks
August 01, 2008 • Case News
California Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak Lawsuit
In May 2008 ten people became ill with E. coli infections after eating romaine lettuce in restaurants and cafeterias in Thurston and Pierce counties of Washington State. The E. coli outbreak was traced to commercial, bagged romaine lettuce from Salinas Valley, CA. One of the victims was a student at …
August 01, 2008 • Case News
Wal-Mart and Frontera Produce Jalapeno Pepper Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit
More than 1400 people in 43 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada were part of a Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak traced to Mexican-grown jalapeno and Serrano peppers in 2008. Marler Clark filed a lawsuit on behalf of multiple people who were sickened in the outbreak. All Salmonella claims related to …
August 01, 2008 • Outbreaks
Salmonella Saintpaul Lawsuit Filed Against Wal-Mart
The first lawsuit stemming from the Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 1319 people, hospitalized 255 and caused the death of 2 in 43 states, the District of Columbia and Canada was filed today in the District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado. The complaint was filed on behalf of Delores, Colorado …
July 30, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 29, 2008 • Press Releases
E. coli Lawsuit Filed Against Missouri Raw Milk Distributor
A lawsuit was filed yesterday in the Circuit Court for Barry County, Missouri against Soni Copeland and the Herb Depot and Organic Market. The petition was filed on behalf of Monett residents Brian and Angela Pedersen and their young son, Larry. The Pedersen family is represented by Marler Clark, a …
July 28, 2008 • Outbreaks
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July 26, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 25, 2008 • Press Releases
William Marler Calls for Public Meat Inspection Records
Food safety advocate and attorney William Marler is calling on the Meat Industry and the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to make the inspection reports from meat processing facilities visible and easily available to the public so that consumers—in including grocery stores and restaurants—can make informed choices on which …
July 23, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 22, 2008 • Press Releases
Food Safety in the United States - A Letter to Congress
RE: Food Safety in the United StatesDear U.S. Congress Member: I am writing to you because the American people are losing confidence in the U.S. government’s ability to keep our food supply safe. …
July 21, 2008 • Outbreaks
Georgia Lawsuit Filed in National E. coli Outbreak
The first Georgia lawsuit stemming from national E. coli outbreak linked to seven states was filed today in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division against Nebraska Beef Limited. The complaint was filed on behalf of Evelyn and John M. Stewart of Moultrie, GA, who …
July 19, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 17, 2008 • Outbreaks
July 15, 2008 • Outbreaks
Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections – Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, and Ohio
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July 10, 2008 • Outbreaks
Another Victim Files Suit in Nebraska Beef E. coli Outbreak
As investigating health authorities grapple with the extent of the Nebraska Beef outbreak, more victims are asserting claims against the meat company. The recent filing occurred today in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, on behalf of Pickerington , OH resident Dawn Grieves, who was …
July 09, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Food Safety Council Meeting (2008)
Bill Marler traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to speak at the Food Safety Council Meeting …
July 09, 2008 • Recalls
Georgia E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Nebraska Beef Recall
The widening cluster of E. coli O157:H7 infections in Georgia may be linked to an outbreak E. coli illnesses in Ohio and Michigan. The Moultrie Observer and WALB report that preliminary testing has linked the Georgia cases to the 41 in Ohio and Michigan, which have been traced back to …
July 08, 2008 • Outbreaks
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July 02, 2008 • Outbreaks
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