The E. coli outbreak that has been linked to Spinach has sickened over 100 in 20 states. Marler Clark has ben retained by 18 families and is investigating 22 other cases in several states. We have filed lawsuits in Oregon, Wisconsin and Utah. I have had several inquiries about prior outbreaks stemming from fresh spinach and lettuce. See links below:
http://www.marlerclark.com/produce-outbreaks/dole.pdf
http://www.marlerclark.com/produce-outbreaks/sequoias.pdf
http://www.marlerclark.com/produce-outbreaks/PandO.pdf
http://www.marlerclark.com/produce-outbreaks/spokane.pdf
Posted on September 18, 2006 by Bill Marler
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