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The Shigella outbreak at the Lombard, Illinois Subway restaurant has sickened well over one hundred people, and has left the restaurant shuttered for weeks pending the Dupage County Health Department’s investigation. Reports widely suggest that one of the problems leading to the outbreak was sick foodhandlers (i.e. employees) at the restaurant. We have been contacted by
Subway lawsuits and food poisoning claims
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The Subway shigella outbreak in Lombard, Illinois now claims well over one hundred victims. Several lawsuits have been filed on behalf of injured people, seeking compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and other measures of damages.
On March 9, we filed suit on behalf of Ron and Sarah Bowers, a Wheaton, Illinois couple whose son
Subway Shigella Outbreak: lawsuits, claims, and laws
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The Shigella outbreak linked to Subway sandwiches in Lombard, Illinois has sickened well over one hundred people. We represent close to 70 individuals now in the outbreak, and are continuing to receive calls from people daily who missed substantial work or required medical attention, many times both, as a result of their illnesses. And claims
Is raw, unpasteurized milk safe? You decide.
That is the question that the Seattle Times posed in this morning’s thought-provoking story. It is worth a read (the comments are getting interesting too). And, the pictures and below video are worth a look:
I think what was missing in the article was a longer discussion on the number of the outbreaks that have
Subway Shigella Outbreak: lawsuits and claims continue to increase
Illnesses in the Shigella outbreak linked to the Subway restaurant on Roosevelt Road in Lombard, Illinois continue to be counted. There are likely well over one hundred victims in the outbreak. Several lawsuits have been filed on behalf of outbreak victims. Unfiled claims continue to increase as well. Marler Clark represents 65 people in
More companies recalling black pepper . . . a little late in the game
Yesterday, yet another company announced a recall of products containing black pepper sold by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The company that announced yesterday’s recall is John B. Sanfilippo and Sons, from Elgin, Illinois. The FDA’s recall notice states as follows:
As a follow up to the voluntary recall of black pepper from Mincing Overseas
Delays in Pepper Recalls Threaten Public Health
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From July 2009 through February 2010, at least 252 people were infected by Salmonella as a result of consuming Daniele, Inc. salami products that were manufactured using contaminated pepper. The salami actually contained two kinds of pepper, red and black, both of which may have been contaminated. Daniele purchased the contaminated pepper from two
Information About Shigella and Shigellosis During Lombard Subway Outbreak and Litigation
About Shigella
Shigella is a family of bacteria that can cause sudden and severe diarrhea (gastroenteritis) in humans. Shigellosis – the illness caused by the ingestion of Shigella bacteria – is also known as bacillary dysentery. It can occur after ingestion of fewer than 100 bacteria, making Shigella one of the most communicable and severe
Marler Clark Contacted By 51 Victims of Subway Shigella Outbreak
It has been another busy week at Marler Clark due to the ever-increasing number of victims looking for assistance in the Lombard, Illinois Subway Shigella outbreak. As DuPage County’s health department continues its investigation, the number of confirmed victims, currently at 78, will surely continue to rise. It is likely that this outbreak has
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