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February 26, 2023
Seattle Times: 30 years after the deadly E. coli outbreak, a Seattle attorney still fights for food safety
Bill Marler never expected to build a career out of bad food. But 30 years later, he’s still at it. From salmonella-tainted cantaloupe to listeria-laced lunchmeat, Marler Clark — which bills itself as The Food Safety Law Firm — has represented victims of every major foodborne illness outbreak in the United States. …
January 23, 2023
Association of Food and Drug Officials - 16 People Who Have Shaped the Last 30 Years of Food Safety
In the 30 years since the Jack in the Box outbreak, food safety has come a long way. Here are some of the people who have shaped it. …
December 07, 2022
POISONED: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat.
At the end of 1992, Jack in the Box was the fifth-largest fast-food chain in the country, courting the market with the Monster Burger and its soon-to-be-immensely-regretted slogan, “So good it’s scary.” The first sign of trouble was a desperately ill girl in San Diego (this was Lauren Rudolph, who …
November 24, 2020
Marler Clark donates $5,000 to International Association for Food Protection
Marler Clark, the Food Safety Law Firm, continues to offer support to the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP). This month the lawyers in our firm decided to donate to the IAFP Foundation and contributed $5,000 towards student travel scholarships - when the time comes to travel again. …
November 04, 2020
Marler Clark donates $25,000 to Legal Campaign of Washington’s Campaign for Equal Justice
Marler Clark is proud to again donate to the Campaign for Equal Justice. The attorneys at Marler Clark urge all law firms in the state to do the same. …
November 22, 2019
Marler Clark Donates $25,000 to Pearl City High School for Science Scholarship
A new Marler Clark scholarship is being offered to students at Pearl City High School who are interested in pursuing a college degree in a science or medical field. Seattle-based food safety law firm Marler Clark made a $25,000 contribution to the Pearl City High School in November to foster …
September 08, 2017
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. …
April 01, 2008
Bill Marler Receives 2008 WSTLA Public Justice Award
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA) announced that William Marler will be receiving the “Public Justice Award” at the May 2008 Law Day Dinner. …
March 14, 2008
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.” …
February 11, 2008
E. coli lawyer in Seattle makes good money from bad food
Marler Clark attorney Bill Marler was profiled by the Associated Press in a February 2008 article regarding E. coli litigation. …
May 06, 2006
Seattle firm leading Sheetz litigation
Bill Marler says he plans to file 148 Salmonella lawsuits against Sheetz and Coronet Foods concerning allegedly Salmonella-contaminated tomatoes sold in 2004. Most are in Pennsylvania, but Marler Clark represents clients in West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, and Maryland. …
October 12, 2005
Something's Happening Here
In the last few months, Marler Clark has been contacted by individuals, mostly the parents of young children, who have suffered from E. coli O157:H7 infections. The victims live in New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Oregon. The food implicated as the source of their infections is primarily …
September 06, 2005
Hammer Time: Preparation pays when disputes escalate to lawsuits
Bill Marler has heard them all: “It’s not fair.” “People are just suing over a tummy ache.” “We shouldn’t be blamed. Although somebody got sick, we did everything right. Why can you sue me?” But Marler doesn’t accept the excuses. …
February 17, 2004
Big Beef’s Dirty War
In this article, Denis Stearns, a partner with Marler Clark, discusses the meat industry's attachment to HACCP, which shifted much of the responsibility for carrying out testing for pathogens from the USDA to the companies themselves. …
January 03, 2004
Our food-safety system falls short
Suing food suppliers and restaurants whose products make people seriously ill is Bill Marler's business -- and business is good. …
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