News Archive
Marler Clark has published 5,659 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
November 22, 2017 • Outbreaks
November 12, 2017 • Press Releases
Hepatitis A Risk in Seattle Homeless
Homelessness in the greater Seattle/King County region seems to be rising as fast as High-Tech jobs and housing prices. There are estimated to be 3,000 people in Seattle each night who are unsheltered and about 10,000 homeless people living on either the streets or in shelters. And, as the nights …
November 01, 2017 • Outbreaks
November 01, 2017 • Outbreaks
October 27, 2017 • Case News
Bartaco Hepatitis A Outbreak Lawsuits
In October, the Westchester County Department of Health announced a Hepatitis A outbreak linked to Bartaco restaurant in Port Chester New York. In total, four customers and one employee contracted the disease and over 3,000 received preventative treatment from the health department. Marler Clark, the Hepatitis A attorneys, filed a …
October 27, 2017 • Outbreaks
October 22, 2017 • Outbreaks
October 20, 2017 • Case News
Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-Off Outbreak Lawsuits
In October 2017, Virginia Health officials announced that 150 people living in 8 states had been sickened by Salmonella after attending the Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-Off on September 30th. More than 2,000 people attended the 18th Annual Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-Off and Car Show on Sept. 30. Dr. David Matson …
October 20, 2017 • Outbreaks
October 20, 2017 • Outbreaks
September 30, 2017 • Outbreaks
September 30, 2017 • Outbreaks
September 19, 2017 • Outbreaks
September 19, 2017 • Outbreaks
September 12, 2017 • Outbreaks
September 12, 2017 • Outbreaks
Chiang Mai House Thai Salmonella Outbreak and Litigation - Idaho (2017)
On September 21, 2017, the Central District Health Department received three lab reports and one clinical diagnosis for Salmonella infections of patrons who had all eaten at Chiang Mai House Thai Restaurant, located at 4898 West Emerald Street in Boise, Idaho. In total, six individuals with Salmonella infections were reported …
September 08, 2017 • Firm News
Food Safety Attorney Bill Marler Recognized as One of The Best Lawyers in America
Seattle-based food safety advocate and attorney Bill Marler has been listed among The Best Lawyers in America©. The 24th edition of this prestigious publication was released this month. …
September 02, 2017 • Outbreaks
Salmonella Outbreak on Mother’s Day Results in Lawsuit Against On The Border Mexican Grill
Marietta residents Amanda and Jason Cureton have filed a lawsuit against On The Border Mexican Grill. The lawsuit is being filed over a severe case of salmonella poisoning Amanda suffered after eating at the restaurant’s Kennesaw, Georgia location on Mother’s Day. The Cureton family is being represented by Marler Clark …
August 30, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 29, 2017 • Case News
Relish Foods Tuna Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
On August 29, 2017, Clark County Public Health in Washington state was notified of five cases of Salmonella enterica serotype Paratyphi. So many cases of a relatively rare serotype of Salmonella occurring in one county at the same time unmistakably signaled an outbreak. This became further undeniable to public health …
August 22, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 20, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 08, 2017 • Outbreaks
Pho One E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak Lawsuits - Hawaii (2017)
Marler Clark represented a Canadian family whose children acquired E. coli O157 infections, and suffered the hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), as a result of eating at a Honolulu restaurant. Both children were hospitalized in Hawaii before returning to Canada for further care. The claims presented an epidemiologic challenge because they …
August 05, 2017 • Outbreaks
August 03, 2017 • Outbreaks
Get Help
Affected by an outbreak or recall?
The team at Marler Clark is here to answer all your questions. Find out if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, what questions to ask your doctor, and more.
Get a free consultationOutbreak Database
Looking for a comprehensive list of outbreaks?
The team at Marler Clark is here to answer all your questions. Find out if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, what questions to ask your doctor, and more.
View Outbreak Database