Montana and Strict Liability in Food Poisoning Cases
In Montana, strict liability laws, particularly as they apply to food poisoning and product liability, appears to follow the general principles seen in other states but with some nuances. Here’s how Montana seems to addresses strict liability and its potential application to food poisoning cases: Strict Liability in Montana Montana seems to apply strict liability […]
What is Strict Liability, and Is It Relevant in Food Poisoning Cases?
As any attorney would say to almost any question, “that depends.” Generally speaking, strict liability is a legal doctrine that holds a party responsible for their actions or products without requiring the plaintiff to prove negligence or fault. In simpler terms, under strict liability, a defendant can be held accountable for damages regardless of whether […]
Revive Superfoods Linked to Illnesses Attributed to Consumption of Peruvian Tara Flour
Revive Superfoods Contains Peruvian Tara Flour – Patrons Report Illnesses In the summer of 2022, Toronto-based Revive Superfoods began receiving complaints of illnesses linked to consumption of certain flavors of its smoothies. This came on the heels of similar reports of illnesses linked to consumption of Daily Harvest French Lentil + Leek Crumbles. In its […]
Ron Simon Files Miguel’s Cocina E. coli Lawsuit: Cross Contamination Likely
Yesterday, the law firm of Ron Simon & Associates filed an e. coli lawsuit on behalf of Mary Margaret Dowd after she contracted STEC – or Shiga-toxin-producing e. coli. She became ill after eating the chips and guacamole, and is one of about 17 identified victims. So far, that is. Our food poisoning law firm […]
Calgary Daycare E. coli Outbreak Solved? Authorities and Pointing to Meatloaf
Raw hamburger often contains E. coli or salmonella Bacteria, which is why it must be cooked to an INTERNAL temperature of 165 degrees. While it is fine to cook a steak by searing the outside, leaving the center almost rare, this is because the internal meat has not come into contact with bacteria. That is […]
Cantaloupes Are Being Recalled Once Again: This Time Due to Salmonella Contamination
Thousands of cases of Eagle Produce’s Kandy cantaloupes are being recalled due to their potential to carry potentially deadly salmonella bacteria. The 6,456 cases being recalled have UPC codes of 4050, with lot codes including 797900, 797901, and 804918. So far, this is a limited voluntary recall. The recall affects cantaloupe distributed in California, Illinois, Indiana, […]
Two Dead. Over 50 ill. Numerous Hospitalized. Dave’s Sushi Now has Important Questions to Answer.
Why were the mushrooms not cooked? This question will be central in the Dave’s Sushi Lawsuits. Final Report Points to Morel Mushrooms, but Raises as many Questions as it Answers The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MDPHHS) has now released its final report, entitled: Final Summary of the Foodborne Outbreak Linked to Morel […]
E. coli Lawyer Update: E. coli 026 Outbreak Linked to Mexican Restaurant in Renton Washington.
E. coli Lawyer Update: E. coli 026 Outbreak Linked to Mexican Restaurant in Renton Washington. Public Health – Seattle & King County in Washington announced an E. coli 026 outbreak linked to Torero’s Mexican Restaurant in 920 N 10th St, Renton, WA 98057 on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2022. According to the local Health Department officials, […]
Over 60 Potential Salmonella Illnesses May be Linked to Lost Mission in Spring Branch, Texas
At Least 60 Victims have been Identified in Spring Branch, Texas – Possibly Linked to a Popular Wedding Venue, Lost Mission A mysterious salmonella outbreak is currently under investigation in Spring Branch, Texas, in Comal County where Lost Mission is located. No specific product has been named as the cause but over sixty reports of […]
37 Reported Illnesses in 4 States Associated with Wendy’s Restaurant
37 Reported Illnesses in 4 States Associated with Wendy’s Restaurant An E. coli outbreak with 37 reported illnesses and 10 hospitalizations has been correlated to the national fast food chain Wendy’s restaurant. Illnesses have been reported from Indiana (1), Michigan (15), Pennsylvania (2), and Ohio (19) with symptoms beginning on July 26, 2022 and continuing […]