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Pizza Ranch Lawsuit and Hepatitis A Information: If you ate at the Pizza Ranch in Slayton, Minnesota, between April 20 and May 1, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen regarding a Pizza Ranch lawsuit. We are a Minnesota personal injury firm with a concentration in the area of food poisoning litigation. Fred Pritzker has a national reputation in the area and has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail Fred Pritzker or submit the Pritzker | Ruohonen online consultation form.

As of May 7, 2007, there are four confirmed cases of hepatitis A in this outbreak: three among food workers and one in a patron of the Pizza Ranch in Slayton, Minnesota. Two public immune globulin (IG) clinics were held in Slayton, Minnesota last Friday and Saturday. IG shots were given to 2,289 individuals. Pritzker | Ruohonen are closely monitoring the situation.

Information on Hepatitis A Risks for Your Family

The following information about hepatitis A risks is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. Attorney Fred Pritzker has 29 years of experience and, in recognition of his excellence, has been voted by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America. If you or someone you love has become seriously ill from a hepatitis A virus or any other foodborne illness, contact us for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. You can reach one of our highly-qualified lawyers by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our on-line consultation form. For more information about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Attorney.

Hepatitis A Dangers

Inflammation of the Liver
Dehydration
Acute Severe Hepatitis A Infection During Pregnancy

More Elderly Hospitalized Due to Hepatitis A Infection
The vast majority of people who become infected with hepatitis A return to normal health without any permanent complications. While children are more likely to become infected with the hepatitis A virus, the elderly are at greater risk than younger people of severe effects of the illness. In fact, as many as twenty percent of adult hepatitis A patients require hospitalization. Each year approximately 100 people die from the disease in the U.S.

Hepatitis A and Inflammation of the Liver
The most common hepatitis A danger is inflammation of the liver. In some cases, damage to the liver can impair functioning and increase the risk of other infections. People who are infected with hepatitis A and experience dark-colored urine may require hospitalization.

Hepatitis A and Dehydration
Another danger of hepatitis A is dehydration. As with any diarrheal illness, it may be difficult for an infected individual to drink fluids faster than they are being expelled in diarrhea and vomit. If you or someone in your family is becoming severely dehydrated as a result of hepatitis A, you should contact your family physician.

Acute Severe Hepatitis A Infection during Pregnancy
Acute severe hepatitis A infection during pregnancy should be discussed with a doctor. The main treatment is rest and eating well, and pregnant women will usually recover within one to two months. Even so, if a pregnant woman is exposed to hepatitis A, she should get immediate medical attention.

Hepatitis A Risk Factors Greater for These Groups of People
Certain groups are at higher risk of infection and the possible severe effects of hepatitis A. Members of these groups may want to become vaccinated to prevent infection. These groups include:

Travelers or workers in countries that have high or intermediate rates of hepatitis A
Children in communities that have increased rates of hepatitis A and regular hepatitis A outbreaks
Men who have sex with men
Illegal drug users
People with occupational risk for infection
People with chronic liver disease
People with clotting-factor disorders

For more information on hepatitis A, please see our hepatitis A page.

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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.

Taste of Chicago

Pritzker | Ruohonen attorney Rich Ruohonen is managing attorney for our Taste of Chicago / Pars Cove Salmonella cases, which involve a Salmonella outbreak with over 180 confirmed cases of Salmonella. Contact Rich Ruohonen regarding these cases at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free).

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

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

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Foodborne Illness