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Marler Clark has published 5,635 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.

March 11, 2013 Outbreaks

March 11, 2013 Press Releases

William Marler Honored as Distinguished Law Graduate by Seattle University School of Law

William (Bill) Marler is one of four honorees who will receive recognition at the Seattle University School of Law 40th Anniversary Celebration next month. Marler will receive the Distinguished Law Graduate Award at a reception to be held Thursday, April 11 on the Seattle University campus. …

March 10, 2013 Outbreaks

March 08, 2013 Outbreaks

Ambassel Ehtiopian Cuisine & Bar E. coli Outbreak

An Ethiopian restaurant located in Seattle's central district is the source of an E. coli outbreak. …

March 07, 2013 Outbreaks

March 06, 2013 Case News

Kenai Peninsula Cow Share Program Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreaks

A raw milk cow share program on the Kenai Peninsula was the source of a Campylobacter outbreak in Alaska in early 2013. …

February 28, 2013 Outbreaks

February 21, 2013 Outbreaks

Marler, Clients Praise Justice Department for Indictment of Peanut Corp. of America Officials

Bill Marler, the nation’s leading lawyer representing victims of foodborne illness outbreaks, praised the U.S. Justice Department today for indicting former Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) officials for their part in a nationwide Salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says resulted in 714 Salmonella cases and …

February 20, 2013 Case News

Hooters and Whiskey Warehouse Hepatitis A Exposure

Patrons of a Hooters restaurant in Concord and a Whiskey Warehouse in Charlotte, NC were exposed to hepatitis A in February, 2013 …

February 20, 2013 Outbreaks

February 14, 2013 Outbreaks

Foster Farms Chicken Salmonella Outbreaks

A multi-state Salmonella outbreak has been traced to Foster Farms chicken products. …

February 13, 2013 Outbreaks

February 10, 2013 Outbreaks

February 10, 2013 Outbreaks

February 08, 2013 Case News

Ambassel Ethiopian Restaurant E.coli Outbreak Lawsuit

Marler Clark filed a lawsuit against Ambassel Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle's Central District that was found to be the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in February 2013. The lawsuit was filed in King County Superior Court (13-2-15592-3 SEA) on behalf of two Seattle women who were patrons of …

February 08, 2013 Outbreaks

Golden Corral Norovirus Outbreak - Wyoming (2012)

Marler Clark represents victims of a 2012 norovirus outbreak traced to the Casper, Wyoming Golden Corral in a lawsuit against the restaurant. The firm is working with The Ochs Law Firm of Casper, Wyoming. Together, the firms have filed a class action lawsuit against the restaurant. …

February 08, 2013 Events & Speaking Engagements

University of Washington Transatlantic Risk & Regulation Conference (2013)

University of Washington hosted Bill Marler from 12:00 - 1:00 PM to speak on the subject, "When can Civil Litigation be Used as a Tool to Change Policy and Behavior." …

February 07, 2013 Case News

Ike's Restaurant, Jouni Meat, and Gab Halal Foods Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit

On February 11, 2013, Marler Clark filed the first Salmonella lawsuit associated with an outbreak traced to ground beef produced by Jouni Meat and Gab Halal Foods of Macomb County, Michigan. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 2 sisters who ate raw kibbeh purchased from Ike's Restaurant and became …

February 06, 2013 Events & Speaking Engagements

International Environmental Health Labs and Australian Meat Producers (2013)

Bill Marler spoke at the International Enviornmental Health Laboratories facility to visiting Australian Beef producers on the subject, "Liability for Exportors of Beef to USA." …

February 04, 2013 Press Releases

Sisters Sue Macomb County Restaurant and Meat Supplier in Salmonella Case

Two Michigan-based meat suppliers and a restaurant were named as defendants in a Salmonella lawsuit brought by Seattle-based Marler Clark. The lawsuit was filed in Macomb County Circuit Court on behalf of Macomb County residents M.T. and S.J.—two of at least nine Michigan residents who were part of a 16-person …

January 30, 2013 Events & Speaking Engagements

The Produce Marketing Association Board of Directors (2013)

Bill Marler spoke to 40 executives from all aspects of the international produce world in Austin, TX on "How to Improve Shared Accountability for Food Safety Across the Entire Produce Supply Chain." …

January 25, 2013 Outbreaks

Jouni Meats & Gab Halal Foods Ground Beef Salmonella Outbreak

Beef Kibbeh linked to Salmonella outbreak in Macomb, MI …

January 25, 2013 Outbreaks

Richard's Hog Head Cheese Salmonella Outbreak

A Louisiana Salmonella outbreak in late 2012 was caused by contaminated hog head cheese. …

January 24, 2013 Case News

Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits

On January 24, 2013 Jouni Meats, Inc. recalled approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products. In the FSIS recall news release announcing this recall, FSIS stated that the investigation identified that raw ground beef was consumed at a restaurant. Marler Clark represented and achieved settlements for individuals affected in the outbreak. …

January 16, 2013 Outbreaks

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