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Los Burritos Mexicanos E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits

Marler Clark represents several victims of an E. coli outbreak that was traced to the Los Burritos Mexicans restaurant located in Lombard, Illinois, in June of 2013. The law firm filed 2 lawsuits against Los Burritos Mexicanos shortly after the E. coli outbreak was announced.

At least 52 confirmed and probable E. coli cases were reported to the DuPage County Health Department during the E. coli outbreak linked to Los Burritos Mexicanos. At least one person developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a complication of E. coli infection that can lead to kidney failure.

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