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Sekiya's Restaurant - Lawsuit and Lawyer
Seven cases of E. coli O157:H7 have been associated with Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessen located at 2746 Kaimuki Avenue in Honolulu. According to a Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) press release, all seven ate at the restaurant.
Even if environmental samples taken from the restaurant have not tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, the fact that all of the victims of the E. coli outbreak ate at Sekiya’s is legally significant. We have recently settled a food poisoning case involving a restaurant where no one food item was pinpointed as the source of the illnesses. Contact an E. coli lawyer at our law firm to discuss compensation for food poisoning in a case associated with a restaurant. Please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail Fred Pritzker, or submit the firm’s free case consultation form.
Timeline of E. coli Outbreak Associated with Sekiya’s Restaurant in Honolulu
December 2007 – DOH confirms six related cases of illness caused by E. coli O157:H7. All 6 people had consumed food prepared at Sekiya’s restaurant. Following the confirmation of E. coli O157:H7 cases, DOH sanitarians inspect Sekiya’s restaurant and work with management to eliminate practices that may have contributed to the illnesses. Follow-up inspections within three days of the initial investigation reveal that all
major violations had been corrected.
February 2008 – DOH confirms another case of illness caused by E. coli O157:H7. This person also consumed food prepared at Sekiya’s restaurant. DOH issues a Notice of Permit Suspension to the restaurant effective February 23, 2008. The restaurant closes to conduct intensive prevention measures.
March 2008 – DOH reinstates the permit for Sekiya’s to conduct food service operations after the restaurant passes its final inspection on March 10.
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Firm News
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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
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- 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