PEANUT BUTTER SALMONELLA OUTBREAK SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROBE—CONTACT OAKLAND PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYER NOW
Manufacturers and distributors are subject to liability of their products, especially if that product is defective or does not meet the ordinary expectations of the consumer. It may be difficult to evaluate what determines if a product meets the ordinary expectations of the consumer, but it is usually determined by what kind of defect the product has and the danger that it poses. For example, if a toy car is usually manufactured as a red car, but the one that you purchased was blue then it is unlikely that you will recover any damages. However, if the car’s wheel was not properly assembled and your child swallows it and is injured, then it is more likely that you will recover damages for this kind of defect.
Recently, there has been an investigation into the outbreak of salmonella in many peanut products. On January 30, 2009, officials opened a criminal investigation into Peanut Corp. of America to probe the causes of the salmonella outbreak. In this outbreak, there have been 529 people who have become ill as a result of salmonella exposure, eight have died, and more than 430 products have been recalled. The recall has reached products dating back to 2007. Beyond these criminal investigation and liability that this company may encounter, there will likely also be civil claims from families of the people who have been injured by these contaminated products.
If you are unsure whether you have a case against a peanut butter manufacturer, or any other product manufacturer for an injury that you or a family member have sustained, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately to learn about your rights. We are here to help you through the tough time and guide you through the lawsuit. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to find out more about other recalled products and wrongful death lawsuits in California.
