Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak Results in Another Death – Listeria Outbreak Attorneys

Boar’s Head, based in Sarasota, Florida made an announcement on September 13, 2024. They are reportedly closing the Jarratt plant and discontinuing production of liverwurst. This comes after inspections at the plant found a number of concerning problems, including mold, dripping water, meat and fat residues on walls/floors, insects, and old equipment, for example.

The plant has not been operational since late July since the listeria contamination was first announced.

Although the closure of the plant definitely provides peace of mind for the community, the outbreak is a reminder that the unsanitary conditions at the plants that process deli meats can quickly lead to dangerous bacterial outbreaks.

Boar’s Head initially recalled 100 tons of their deli products after at least 2 individuals died and 34 others were hospitalized in 13 states. In late July, Boar’s Head expanded the recall to include all of the products produced in the facility – this totaled 7 million pounds of deli meat.

Yes, you could be eligible to file a lawsuit. Whether you suffered an infection or a member of your family died as a result of an infection, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. This is based on Boar’s Head responsibility to ensure that their food products are always safe for consumption. These food production companies have the duty to ensure that their facilities, equipment, practices, etc. meet all safety regulations/standards and that their products are free of contaminants – like listeria.

For example, these companies have the responsibility to routinely clean and sanitize their equipment, properly train their employees, and subject their products to inspections and testing to identify (and of course) address any contaminants present before the products are made available for purchase. When food manufacturers fail to keep their deli meats or any other food products free of listeria bacteria or other contaminants, manufacturers can be liable for all damages/harm resulting from the contaminated food. This means that Boar’s Head could be sued.

In addition to individual lawsuits, it is possible for affected individuals to come together to pursue class action claims or even mass torts claims.

For more information about the legal options that are available to you, do not hesitate to seek legal help. Our experts have decades of experience and are ready to handle your listeria outbreak claim. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

What compensation can I receive for my listeria outbreak claim against Boar’s Head? This is a very important question. Although every situation is different, victims could be eligible to recover compensation for medical costs, lost pay, pain and suffering, punitive damages, wrongful death benefits, legal costs, and more, for example.

How much compensation can I receive? The total value of your claim will be based on the details surrounding the specific situation, such as the extent of the harm suffered, the total medical costs, and more. Victims could be entitled to receive anywhere from $150,000 to $1.5 million – and sometimes even more. In the case of class action claims and mass tort claims, these values can reach $20 million or more.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. In general, this deadline is generally established by state laws. For example, in California, personal injury claims and wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. However, the deadline that applies to claims can range anywhere from one to five years based on the state. Failing to file a claim on time can result in losing the right to sue entirely. Because of that, it is important to act fast and contact a lawyer as soon as possible. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

Here at our law firm, our listeria bacteria infection attorneys are ready to take care of your claim. Our team has decades of experience handing personal injury claims, including wrongful death claims, and are ready to fight for your right to get justice for the harm that you or a loved one suffered due to this listeria outbreak. For more information on how to sue Boar’s Head for a listeria infection caused by contaminated deli meat, contact us today.

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Contact us today to learn more about the legal options available to you and your right to sue Boar’s Head.

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