Those infected include some students and their parents from Rockwood Summit High School who attended an end-of-season band banquet.
“This E. coli outbreak is scary because, as consumers, there’s no way to detect contamination. E. coli can’t be tasted, smelled, or seen—it looks and tastes like any other food,” said Jory Lange, a leading food safety attorney. “It’s vital that caterers ensure food safety before serving it to the public.”
Legal actions are expected as more victims will come forward.
Eminent Food Poisoning Lawyer Pleads for Victim’s Rights
Leading a team of lawyers handling the outbreak are Jory Lange and Michael L. Baum, two of the nation’s top food poisoning attorneys. Lange recently negotiated the largest settlement of its kind in U.S. history, for $10 million on behalf of a family victimized by Shigella food poisoning.
Lange has also represented hundreds of E. coli victims across the country and currently represents over 335 people injured in the LongHorn Steakhouse Shigella outbreak in St. Clair County, Illinois.
Leading St. Louis Litigator Joins the Battle
Another person who can be sought out for help in the pursuit of rightful compensation is Erica Slater of The Simon Law Firm, P.C. She is one of the top personal injury attorneys in St. Louis and has a history of successful case management that includes medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death.
Victims of the outbreak should consult with lawyers to litigate against the parties responsible for their harm.