Written by Katharine Richter
On September 7,
2015, the first lawsuit related to a Salmonella outbreak that occurred due to
tainted cucumbers distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce Inc. was
filed by Marler Clark law firm on behalf of Kathleen Dvergsten in the Minnesota
United States District Court.
Kathleen Dvergsten of Minnesota allegedly contracted
Salmonella after eating a contaminated salad at a Red Lobster on August 11,
2015. According to filed complaint, the
plaintiff was hospitalized from August 14 to August 20, where she was treated
for Salmonella. According to Marler
Clark law firm press release, “285 people from 27 states [became] ill from
eating Mexican-grown cucumbers imported by California company [Andrew &
Williamson].”
The causes of action being brought against Andrew & Williamson
Fresh Produce Inc. are strict liability, breach of warranty, negligence, and
negligence per se.
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