What We Do
Foodborne Illness
- Food Poisoning Lawyer
- Food Recalls
- Food Poisoning Outbreaks
- Food Safety
- Botulism
- Campylobacter
- E.Coli
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Hepatitis-A
- Listeria
- Norovirus
- Salmonella
- Shigella
- Food Safety Law Blog
- Food Poisoning Law Blog
- E. coli Lawyer Blog
Welcome to PritzkerOlsen, P.A.
Food Poisoning Lawyer and Attorney
“Since . . . first started handling these [foodborne illness] cases, Pritzker has become one of the country’s leading foodborne illness litigators and a self-taught expert on the bacteria and viruses that hide in food such as hamburgers, spinach salad and undercooked fish…”(Law & Politics, August/September 2008, No. 171).
Food safety attorney Fred Pritzker has appeared on CBS News, Fox News and local TV stations around the country. He has been quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA, Law & Politics and other publications.
Food Poisoning: How to Prove a Food Poisoning Claim
Under our system of law, a person injured by food poisoning has to prove three things in order to make a successful claim:
- Fault - that the food seller or processor did something wrong with regard to food processing, preparation, storage or handling.
- Causation - the fault of the seller or processor caused the food to become contaminated and that the contaminated food actually caused the illness.
- Damages – the harms and losses suffered by the victim as a result of consuming the contaminated food
This involves a number of disciplines including medicine, microbiology, epidemiology, sanitation, food safety and agriculture among others. See my article on the subject entitled How Lawyers Evaluate and Prove Foodborne Illness Cases and my article regarding a recent court decision regarding what doesn't need to be proved to win a foodborne illness claim.
Food Poisoning Lawyer:
Attorney with Experience and a Record of Success
Attorney Fred Pritzker is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum; a Certified Civil Advocate (National Board of Trial Advocacy); and a Certified Trial Specialist (Minnesota State Bar Association). He has also been selected by other lawyers for inclusion in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Mr. Pritzker has also recovered millions of dollars for food poisoning victims, including:
- Over $3,000,000 for a pregnant woman who lost her unborn twins after contracting a foodborne illness
- $2,700,000 for the family of an 81-year-old man who died after contracting a foodborne illness
- A record recovery for a Minnesota Shigella victim
- Over $1,000,000 for a client who became ill from ground beef contaminated with E. coli
- Over $1,000,000 for a client who became ill after eating deli meat contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Food Poisoning Lawyer:
Attorney for Complex Food Poisoning Lawsuits
Food poisoning lawsuits are complex and science-based. Because Fred Pritzker has handled so many food poisoning cases, he has access to microbiologists and epidemiologists that may be needed as expert witnesses, and he has the legal and scientific knowledge necessary to understand and effectively utilize scientific evidence.
If you need an attorney for a case involving food poisoning, lawyer Fred Pritzker has experience he can put to work for you. Contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, emailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in the online, attorney-consultation form. For more information, please see Foodborne Illness and Food Poisoning Lawsuit.
We handle food poisoning cases in the following states and the District of Columbia:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The results of the cases above were based on the facts. The facts of most cases do not support million-dollar recoveries. At Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. we work hard on every case and give all of our clients the service they deserve.
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Firm News
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
JBS Swift Beef E. coli Recall
Beef recall alert for consumers throughout the United States, and particularly in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesot...
Nestle E. coli Outbreak Lawsuit Information
We are receiving hundreds of calls and emails from people concerned about E. coli O157:H7 exposure fro...
Toll House Cookie Dough Recall
The Toll House cookie dough recall involves the risk of serious illness and death. The FDA is warning consumers not...
Foodborne Outbreaks
- Nestle Lawsuit: Several people have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak associated with Nestle Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Cookie Dough Recall: Nestle has recalled refrigerated Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Lawsuit: Lawyer to fight for E. coli victim compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress.
- Cruise Ship Salmonella Lawsuit: Several persons were sickened by a severe strain of Salmonella.
- Alfalfa Sprout Salmonella Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Alfalfa Sprout Listeria Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of listeriosis has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Union International Food White Pepper Suit: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to white pepper.
- Cantaloupe Recall
- Kinikin Corner Dairy Campylobacter Lawsuit: Colorado Campylobacter outbreak associated with raw milk.
- Salmonella Pistachio Outbreak: A multistate outbreak has been linked to pistachios.
- Chipotle Lawsuit: Several people were sickened by Campylobacter.
- Western National Stock Show Denver E. coli: Attorney Fred Pritzker provides outbreak and compensation information.
- Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak: King Nut Peanut Butter has been genetically linked to this outbreak.
- Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
- University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) E. coli: At least 8 people have been sickened, 7 of them students.
- Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- University of Michigan and MSU E. coli Lawsuit: 7 students at Michigan State University and 3 students at the University of Michigan have contracted E. coli infections.
- Hendricks Farm Campylobacter outbreak associated with Hendricks Farm & Dairy in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
- Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
- Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
- Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
- Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
- Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
- Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
- Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
- Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
- Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
- Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
- Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
- Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
- Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
- Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
- Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
- Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
- E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
- E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
- E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
- Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
- Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
- Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit