Marler Clark, the leading firm specializing in food safety and personal injury cases, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of A.M a student who contracted a severe E. coli O157:H7 infection traced back to food provided by Andre’s Banquets and Catering. The lawsuit, filed in the  Saint Louis Circuit Court seek to hold the responsible parties accountable for ensuring food safety.

A.M. suffered health consequences because of consuming contaminated food at an event catered by Andre’s Banquets and Catering at a school event on November 8^th.The child endured significant illness, requiring medical treatment.

The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH) is continuing to actively investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 affecting students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School. As of Friday afternoon, 69 cases have been identified, with some laboratory-confirmed and others presenting compatible symptoms and epidemiological links to confirmed cases.

“Our firm is committed to advocating for the rights of our client and ensuring that justice is served,” said William Marler lead counsel at Marler Clark. “No family should have to endure the stress and pain of dealing with a foodborne illness, particularly when it can be prevented through proper food safety measures. We intend to hold Andre’s Banquets and Catering and its suppliers accountable.”

This case highlights the critical importance of stringent food safety practices within the catering and food service industry. Legal proceedings like this serve as a necessary reminder of the obligations food service providers must protect consumers, especially vulnerable populations like children, from preventable health hazards.

The legal team at Marler Clark is thoroughly investigating the incident and gathering further evidence to support the case. A.M.’s family hopes this lawsuit will not only provide some measure of justice for their child but also prevent future incidents by signaling to the food industry the imperative to prioritize safety standards.

For 31 years Marler Clark has provided expert legal representation in food safety, consumer protection, and personal injury matters. With a longstanding reputation for advocating effectively and compassionately for clients, Marler Clark continues to be a leader in ensuring justice and accountability.

William “Bill” Marler has been a food safety lawyer and advocate since the 1993 Jack-in-the-Box E. coli Outbreak which was chronicled in the book, “Poisoned” and in the recent Emmy Award winning Netflix documentary by the same name. Bill work has been profiled in the New Yorker, “A Bug in the System;” the Seattle Times, “30 years after the deadly E. coli outbreak, A Seattle attorney still fights for food safety;” the Washington Post, “He helped make burgers safer, Now he is fighting food poisoning again;” and several others. 

Dozens of times a year Bill speaks to industry and government throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, China and Australia on why it is important to prevent foodborne illnesses.  He is also a frequent commentator on food litigation and food safety on Marler Blog. Bill is also the publisher of Food Safety News.