Health officials in Michigan and Ohio have confirmed that at least 9 people are part of an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. coli O157 bacteria. There are 5 cases in Michigan and 4 in Ohio. The source of the outbreak is rare hamburgers served at restaurants.
You can click here now to contact our attorneys or call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free). They are currently helping people sickened in a previous E. coli food poisoning outbreak linked to beef, and the recently won $4.5 million for an Ohio woman sickened in yet another outbreak linked to beef, in this case, steak. She developed hemolytic uremic syndrome and kidney failure.
You Can Sue a Restaurant for E. coli Food Poisoning
Restaurants are responsible for illnesses caused by their food, even if the food that caused the illnesses was contaminated with deadly bacteria before the restaurant bought it. For example, in the $4.5 million Ohio case, the steak was contaminated with E. coli before it was distributed to the restaurant. Both the restaurant and the steak supplier were liable (legally responsible) for the illness.