Our law firm is currently investigating potential claims on behalf in victims who suffered from severe complications due to the food poising outbreak. Common symptoms of individuals who were transported to the hospital include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. The may be several dozen victims many of whom have yet to be indetified.

There were an eclectic collection of people at the thanksgiving dinner coordinated by a local church including the elderly from nursing homes and long term care facilities, mentally and physical handicapped and the homeless.

Recovery Available for Victims of Food Poisoning:  Individuals who have fallen severely ill due to a food borne illness or contamination are owed the right to seek financial recovery for all damages they have incurred. Common factors in determining the potential value of a food borne illness claim are provided for below.

• The extent and severity of the damage suffered
• The long term implications of the disease for the victim
• Medical costs incurred: Including hospitalizing, recovery, treatment and any future likely medical costs.
• Loss of income and future earning capacity resulting from long term injuries and permanent disabilities due to the harm suffered.
• Non-economic damages: This includes pain and suffering, emotional distress, and post traumatic stress.
• Availability for Punitive Damages: Punitive damages can be awarded in cases where the at fault party acted with the intent to cause harm or displayed reckless conduct resulting in the harm suffered.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits: In the state of California family members of a deceased individual have the right to seek financial compensation from all at fault parties. For more information on wrongful death claims see here…

Free Attorney Consultation Available:  If you or a loved one have suffered harm due to recent outbreak of a food borne illness during the Thanksgiving meal and have any please questions regarding your right to compensation contact our law offices. All legal consultations are provided my our attorneys free of charge.

Further Information:

Top 10 Causes of Food Poisoning

Infection and Harm to Pregnancy:  During pregnancy a woman’s immune system is suppresses, thus making the contraction of any food borne illness up to twenty times greater. Common foods which can result in listeria include, soft and semi soft cheeses, unpasteurized milk, seafood, eggs, processed meats and chicken.

Recovery Available for Victims of Food Borne Illness and Contamination:  Victims of food poisoning are entitled to financial recovery for all the damages suffered. A calculation of the damages suffered is based on the following…

• The extend and severity of the loss.
• Present and future medical costs associated with the harm suffered.
• Other economic damages – including loss of income and future loss of earnings potential.
• Mental anguish as a result of the loss of pregnancy caused by the food poisoning.
• Punitive Damage Awards: Courts will award punitive damages in cases where the at fault party acted with either the intent to cause the harm that was suffered, or acted on reckless disregard for the life and health of others.

Time Period for Filing a Lawsuit – Statute of Limitations: There are specific timing restrictions which may limit your right to pursue a civil claim for monetary recovery. Restrictions are primarily based on several factors; the jurisdiction where the injury took place, the status of the defendant who is being sued, and the type of civil case that is being filed. For example in the state of California you will have 2 years from the date of an incident to file a civil claim for injuries suffered. For government claims a victims needs to file an administrative claim within 6 months from the date of the injury to file a claim.

Cost of Legal Representation – Zero Fee Guarantee: Our law firm provides legal services based on a contingency fee arrangement. This means that you will not have to pay out of pocket for our representation. Once there is a settlement we take a percentage of the monetary amount offered as compensation for our legal work on your case. If there is no recovery you will not have to pay us back for any of the work we have done. To learn more about our attorney fee structure please contact our law offices.

Free Legal Consultation Available:  If you or a loved one has suffered a loss of pregnancy due to a Listeria food poisoning contamination please feel free to contact our law offices. All legal case reviews and consultations regarding your claim is provided free of charge.

Further Information:

Top 10 Causes of Food Poisoning

FDA Information on Pregnancy and Listeria

NSW – Threat Posed to Pregnant Woman

We Can Help:  Our law firm is dedicated to providing victims of injuries receive the full and just compensation they deserve. If you have any legal questions after reading this article or if you would like to speak with a lawyer regarding your case please feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations are provided by our attorney s free of charge.

Common Accidents and Injuries:  Some of the most common accident and injuries suffered by students in extra-curricular activities and school projects include the following.

• Chemical Explosions due to improper science experiments.
• Burn injuries – chemical burns, scalding injuries and fires.
• Motor vehicle accidents – bus, car and train collisions.
• Struck by heavy objects
• Blindness and loss of sight
• Traumatic brain injuries and brain damage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Ear damage – loss of hearing and tinnitus due to loud noise or trauma to the ear drum
• Food poisoning
• Inhalation injuries CO2 exposure
• Bone fractures, sprains and ligament damage
• Slip and Fall, trip and falls and fall from high place
• Internal bleeding and organ injuries
• Wrongful Death of a student – homicide, unintentional death or suicide

Establishing Liability against the School District

There are numerous theories of liability which can be employed in order to establish liability on the part of a school district, teachers and administrative staff.

• Failure to properly supervise and control the conduct of students partaking in a school assignment which has a high probability of danger to participants and others.
• Failure to provide assistance and guidance and to the safety procedures which need to be employed in order to reduce the probability of risk to students participating on the activity.
• A teacher or administrative staff assigning an inherently dangerous school project or assignment to students.
• Providing students with defective or improperly maintained tools and or construction materials to be used in laboratory assignments to outside of school projects. This can also include improper sporting equipment, appliance, cooking material, heating and cooling equipment, and construction material.

Time Limit for Filing a Lawsuit

There are specific timing restrictions limiting your right to pursue compensation for injuries sustained by a student in school. For more in-depth analysis on statutory restrictions please contact our law offices.  Below is some important information you should be aware of.

• Non-government – Private schools: Private institutions are non-governmental entities. As such in the state of California you will have two years from the date an incident to file a claim.
• Minors and Non-government private entities: Minors have two years from the date of their 18^th birthday to file a claim.
• Government entities: A public school is considered governmental entities. As such you mu first file an administrative claim within 6 months from the date of an accident to file a an administrative claim.  If the administrative claim is rejected; you have 6 months from the date of the rejection to file a lawsuit in the court of law. There are specific exceptions with respect to minors and governmental entities. To learn more please contact our law offices.

Compensation Available for Victims

Victims of harm due to the negligent or intentional conduct of others are entitled to compensation for all damages they have incurred.  Categories of compensation available include the following…

• All medical and treatment costs.
• All future medical and rehabilitation case expenses.
• Other economic damage – including loss of income and future loss of earning potential.
• Non-economic damages – this can include emotional distress, pain and suffering and mental anguish.
• Punitive Damages: Punitive damages can be awarded where the at fault party acted with either in intent to cause harm or reckless endangerment for the life and health of others.

Further Information – Attorney consultation:  Feel free to contact our law offices in order to speak with one of our lawyers. All legal consultations are provided free of charge.  We are able to represent student in school districts across the state including;   LA Unified School District, San Diego Unified, Long Beach, San Bernardino, Elk Grove, San Francisco, San Jose, Fremont, Kern, Oakland and Santa Ana.

Further Information:

Field Trip Injuries and School Liability

School Liability for Injuries to Students

Defining a Product Liability Claim:

Generally a product liability claim can be proven in three ways. (1) Defect in the original intended design of the product. (2) Defect in the manufacturing of the product. (3) Defect in the warning – failure to properly warn of all known or knowable dangers associated with the use of the product

Compensation Available for Victims

Individuals who have been affected by the contamination of listeria are entitled to compensation for all damages suffered. This can include, (1) All medical and rehabilitation costs, (2) Costs of future medical care and rehabilitation expenses, (3) Loss of income, (4) Future loss of income, (4) Mental anguish, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

Attorney Consultation Available: If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our law offices; all consultations are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

Further Consultation:

Food Poisoning Lawsuit

If you have purchased this cheese at a Whole Foods location near you, it is recommended that you immediately throw it away and bring your receipt back to Whole Foods so they can issue you a refund. Symptoms of listeria include, vomiting, nausea, fever, aches and pains, abdominal pain, and death. Additionally, pregnant women who come into contact with the virus have a higher risk of either a still-birth or miscarriage. If you are pregnant and are experiencing symptoms of listeria food poisoning, you should seek medical attention immediately.

The Listeria Virus was found during a routine inspection conducted by the supplier, who then notified those stores that currently stock the cheese on their shelves. Any Whole Foods location that carries the cheese has been notified of the outbreak, and been instructed to take the cheese off their shelves as a result of this potentially fatal virus. Whole foods spokesperson advises customers who have purchased the cheese to immediately bring it back to the store it was purchased from (along with the receipt) to receive a full refund.

Compensation for Victims

If you have purchased “Pecorino Aged Cheese in Walnut Leaves” from whole foods and are currently experiencing symptoms of severe food poisoning, please contact our offices immediately for a free consultation and case evaluation. Our offices will provide you with compensatory relief as a result of the infection that Whole Foods has caused you. Our experienced and aggressive personal injury attorneys have dealt with hundreds of food poisoning cases in the past, and are familiar with the claims process. Additionally, our lawyers will always maximize the value of every case in order to get our client’s the largest settlement possible.

Further Information:

FDA Recall of Whole Foods Cheese

Food Poisoning and Listeria Outbreak Lawsuits – Who Can be Sued:  Food poisoning generally falls into defective product theories of liability in order to prove fault and provide for compensation for injured victims. In a product liability claim all individual and business that fall within the chain of control of the product can be held liable. This can include, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers of the tainted product. Other theories of liability in food poisoning cases may include breach of warranty, and negligence

Recovery Available for Victims – Compensation for Damages: Individuals who have been stricken with a food borne illness are entitled to full restitution for all damages suffered. In some cases punitive damage may be available as well. Some categories of damages compensable in personal injury lawsuits include the following..

• All medical and rehabilitation costs.
• All future medical care and nursing care if required.
• Economic damages including loss of income and loss of future earning potential.
• Non-economic damage – including emotional distress, pain and suffering, and PTSD recovery.

Awarding of punitive damages in personal injury cases: In some instances punitive damages can be awarded when the at fault party acted with malice or wanton disregard for the health and well-being of the consumer. For example if the manufacturer of a food product new the existence of contaminated food stuffs but failed to issue a recall in a timely manner resulting in the consumption of the tainted food.

Attorney Consultation:  If you or a loved one have any further legal questions feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations with our attorneys are free of charge.

Our law firm is currently investigating possible class action and single party lawsuit against all liable entities and companies for severe medical health issues and complications resulting in death due to cucumbers infested with salmonella, including on behalf of loved one who have lost a relative. If you or a loved one have fallen ill due to the recent outbreak contact our law offices. All legal consultations regarding your matter are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

Compensation Available for Victims of Personal Injury: A victim of personal injury including food poisoning has the right to receive full and just compensation for all damages incurred. A common questions asked by many victims regard the amount of compensation they can receive for the injuries and harm suffered. It is often very difficult to assess the exact value of a case since every case is both unique in its own right and dynamic in terms of factors which can greatly alter the potential recovery. Some of the factors which can play a significant role in determining a cases value include the following. Loved ones of those who have dies may also be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

1. The severity and magnitude of the infection.
2. Requirement for medical and hospitalization care and future medical and rehabilitation expenses.
3. Economic-damages including lost income and future loss of earnings.
4. None-economic damages including pain and suffering and emotional distress / mental anguish suffered by victims.
5. Available for a loss of consortium claim.
6. Availability of punitive damages – in the U.S. legal system courts are granted the power to award punitive damages in cases where the at fault party acted either with direct malice or with wanton and reckless indifference for the life and health of consumers. An example of reckless indifference is if a produce company has knowledge of the presence of dangerous food borne illnesses in its products but fails to timely warn or issue a recall.

Attorney Consultation Available: If you have any further legal questions feel free to contact or law offices, all legal consultations are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

The Normandie Law Group is currently investigating possible class action and single party claims in behalf of individuals who have suffered severe complications from salmonella poisoning due to frozen-raw tuna sols in regional sushi restaurants in California and across the United States. If you or a loved one are in need of legal assistance or have any questions regarding your legal right to compensation for your injuries feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

Establishing Liability – Winning Your Case in the Court of Law

There are different theories of liability which can be used to establish fault against the manufacturers of the harmful product, or distributors and local restaurants serving the tainted food, Product Liability cause of action, Breach of Warranty, Negligence Theory. There are several steps you can take in order to preserve your right to recovery under the law.

1. Preserve all evidence relating to the tainted food including receipts of the purchase.
2. Seek medical attention immediately.
3. Contact your local county and state health and safety department and report the incident.
4. Seek professional legal consultation to learn more about your rights.

Recovery Available for Victims

Individuals who have suffered serious physical harm due to a food borne illness have the right financial compensation for all damages incurred. Specific categories of damages compensable in personal injury cases include the following…

• All medical and health related expenses, including hospitalization, pharmacy bills and doctors visits.
• All future medical and rehabilitation costs.
• Economic losses – including loss of wags and future loss of income.
• Pain and suffering – emotional trauma associated with the Salmonella poisoning.

Attorney Consultation: If you have any further questions feel free to contact us. All case reviews are conducted by our attorneys free of charge. Also we represent injured victims based on a No-Win Zero Fee Contingency Fee Basis, meaning that you don’t have to pay for any legal fees or expenses out of pocket until and unless there is a successful resolution of your case.

Recall Update: According the Federal investigators the Wawona Packing Co. located in Cutler California, has recalled a series of produce including whole white and yellow peaches, plums, pluots and while and yellow nectarines. So far no illnesses due to the listeria contamination have been reported by authorities.

Signs and Symptoms of Listeria Poisoning:

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of isteria contamination include the following..

• High fever
• Aching of the muscles
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Damage to the central nervous system
• Extremely painful headaches
• General sense of confusion
• Loss of balance
• Flue like symptoms
• Convulsions

Steps to Take to Protect Your Legal Rights

Below are steps that should be taken by injured individuals in lieu of a product liability personal injury lawsuit.

1. Document the injuries suffered. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. A documentation of your injuries can help support the harm you have suffered. Make sure the medical establishment you are treating with specifically tests for Listeria infection in your body.

2. Do not throw away any evidence. Keep the purchase receipt from the place of sale as well as any leftover product that was not consumed. Keep the product in a double zip lock bag in the freezer.

3. Do not speak with insurance companies or produce company officials regarding the incident. Any words and statements made on your behalf can be used against you.

4. Contact a personal injury attorney regarding your case.

Recovery Available to Victims of Recalled and Contaminated Produce

Individuals who have been harmed sue to the consumption of contaminated produce may be entitled to full and just recovery for all damages sustained. List of damages potentially recoverable in food poisoning and contamination cases are as follows…

1. All medical and hospitalization costs associated with injuries suffered.

2. All future medical and rehabilitation care required.

3. Los work time and salary.

4. Loss of future income due to long term disability.

5. Pain and suffering compensation.

Attorney Consultation Available for Victims: If you have any further legal questions feel free to contact our law offices. All consultations are conducted by our attorneys free of charge.

Legal Assistance Available: If you or a loved one have suffered serious injuries from food poisoning and have any legal questions feel free to contact our law offices. All legal consultations are provided by our attorneys free of charge.

Top Causes of Food Poisoning in the United States

1. Failure to properly cook food. Poultry in particular can be contaminated with dangerous bacterial and viral agents. Other foods that should be cooked thoroughly before consumption include pork, red meat, and hamburgers.

2. Cross contamination of foods.

3. Failure to clean hands before cooking foods.

4. Failure to properly clean green vegetables, particularly spinach and lettuce used in salads.

5. Failure to store fresh fish and other seafood properly, including failure to throw out fish that has not been stored properly.

6. Failure to detect ingredients in foods that can result in allergic reactions. Including nuts, shellfish, eggs, and peanuts.