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April 02, 2000
Wendy’s E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Oregon (2000)
In 2000, a large E. coli outbreak was traced to Oregon Wendy's restaurants. During its investigation into the outbreak, the Marion County Health Department (MCHD) and the Oregon Health Department determined that cross-contamination between raw meat and other food items was the source of the outbreak. Marler Clark represented 1 …
April 02, 2000
Viva Mexico Shigella Outbreak Lawsuits - California (2000)
Marler Clark represented 16 families with members who became ill with Shigella infections after eating food prepared at the Viva Mexico restaurant in Redwood City, California, in 2000. The restaurant was cited for several critical violations that could have contributed to the spread of Shigella bacteria in the restaurant. …
April 02, 2000
Taco Bell Hepatitis A Outbreak Lawsuits - Florida (2000)
In 2000, Florida public health officials investigated a hepatitis A outbreak among residents of several counties. An epidemiologic study revealed that the source of the outbreak was the consumption of food served at Taco Bell, specifically green onions. Marler Clark represented four clients in claims against Taco Bell. …
April 01, 2000
Sizzler E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Wisconsin (2000)
In 2000, 62 confirmed E. coli cases were reported among patrons of two Milwaukee-area Sizzler restaurants. Dozens of people were hospitalized, four developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, and one child died. Marler Clark represented 18 clients in claims against Sizzler USA and Excel, the restaurant's meat supplier. …
April 01, 2000
Senor Felix 5-Layer Dip Shigella Outbreak Lawsuits - Western States (2000)
Marler Clark represented 37 people who became ill with Shigellosis after consuming seven-layer dip manufactured by Senor Felix and distributed to stores across the West Coast in 2000. The public health investigation into the outbreak led to the discovery that the dip manufacturer's food safety practices were insufficient to prevent …
April 01, 2000
San Antonio Taco Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Tennessee (2000)
In 2000, a San Antonio Taco Company franchise in Nashville, Tennessee, was the source of a large Salmonella outbreak. The Metropolitan Health Department identified several potential sources of contamination, including improper hygiene and food safety lapses. In all, at least 30 people tested positive for Salmonella. Marler Clark represented several …
April 01, 2000
Karl Ehmer Meats E. coli Outbreak Lawsuit – New Jersey (2000)
In 2000, the New Jersey Department of Health investigated the E. coli infection and subsequent death of a 20-month-old boy who had eaten a hamburger before becoming ill. In the course of the investigation, Department of Health workers determined that the hamburger had been made from meat purchased at Karl …
March 31, 2000
Carl’s Jr. Hepatitis A Outbreak Lawsuits - Washington (2000)
Marler Clark represented a number of victims of a 2000 hepatitis A outbreak traced to a Carl's Jr. restaurant in Spokane, Washington. The outbreak was traced back to a food handler who had contaminated vegetable garnishes while preparing food at the restaurant. In addition to people who contracted hepatitis A …
March 31, 2000
AFG / Supervalu E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Minnesota (2000)
In December of 2000, the Minnesota Department of Health announced that an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak had been traced to the consumption of ground beef purchased from SuperValu/Cub Food Stores. At least 17 people became ill with E. coli during the outbreak, which was ultimately traced back to meat produced …
March 10, 2000
Marler Clark Files Class Action Against Carl's Jr. Franchise on Behalf of Hepatitis A Victims
A class action lawsuit was filed in Spokane County Superior Court against a Carl’s Jr. hamburger franchise implicated in a Hepatitis A outbreak in the Spokane area in late January 2000. …
November 11, 1999
Subway Franchise Faces Claims from Over Thirty-One Hepatitis A Victims
A Class Action Lawsuit was filed in King County Superior Court against the two Seattle Subway sandwich shops implicated in a Hepatitis A outbreak. …
July 01, 1999
Sun Orchard Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits - Multistate (1999)
Marler Clark represented 55 of 80 people who became ill with Salmonella serotype Muenchen infections in 1999 after drinking unpasteurized orange juice. Epidemiological investigations by the Washington Department of Health, the Oregon Department of Health Services, and other state health departments, in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and …
June 12, 1999
E. coli Outbreak: One year later, attorney wages war for victims
He truly does believe in what he's doing: Bill Marler has been "radicalized" by the suffering of E. coli victims, a partner says. …
April 02, 1999
Golden Corral E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Nebraska (1999)
In 1999, a Golden Corral restaurant in central Nebraska was the source of an E. coli outbreak that sickened nearly 80 people. The outbreak was linked to contaminated lettuce served at the restaurant. Marler Clark represented victims of the E. coli outbreak in claims against Golden Corral. …
April 01, 1999
Subway Hepatitis A Outbreak Lawsuits - Washington (1999)
In 1999, a hepatitis A outbreak was traced to food sold at a north Seattle Subway sandwich shop. The public health investigation resulted in the finding that an employee who worked while infectious had contaminated food served to customers. Marler Clark represented 31 clients who developed hepatitis A during the …
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