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Hamburger Lawsuit - E. coli Lawyer
HAMBURGER E. COLI LAWSUIT ALERT: HAMBURGER E. COLI LAWSUIT ALERT: Pritzker | Ruohonen is representing victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to hamburger. Over 27 million pounds of ground beef have been recalled in recent months, most of it frozen hamburger patties. If you or your child is diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7 and/or hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), the likely cause is hamburgers. Please contact an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for information about testing and DNA fingerprinting. To contact the firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form.
Below are recent outbreaks linked to hamburger:
- an E. coli outbreak linked to Sam's Club hamburgers produced by Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
- an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to Topps and Sam's Choice hamburger recall
- a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Topps hamburgers, including confirmed cases in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania (see a list of recalled Topps hamburgers and read Topps hamburgers lawsuit information)
- a cluster of E. coli cases that appeare to be an E. coli outbreak associated with El Rancherito (lawsuit) in Effingham, Illinois
- an E. coli outbreak linked to hamburger sold at the Piggly Wiggly (lawsuit) stores in Monroe and Sister Bay, Wisconsin
- a Stew Leonard's hamburger recall and a related Stew Leonard's hamburger (lawsuit) outbreak
- A multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to a ground beef / hamburger recall issued by United Food Group LLC involving over 5 million pounds of ground beef
- A multi-state hamburger recall issued by Davis Creek Meat and Seafood involving about 129,000 thousand pounds of ground beef
- A multi-state hamburger recall issued by PM Beef Holdings involving about 117,500 pound of beef trim used for ground beef
Pritzker | Ruohonen is a leading E. coli litigation law firm and has gained a national reputation. Attorney Fred Pritzker has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was selected by other attorneys for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine.
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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.
Pain and Suffering
Attorney Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering.
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.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen's recently published article addresses effective cross examination of the defence neuropsychologist.
Foodborne Outbreaks
- 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
