E. Coli Food Poisoning Leaves Dancer Paralyzed
A 22-year-old dancer has sued New York-based Cargill Inc. after she came down with food poisoning from eating an E. coli-tainted hamburger in 2007, which left her paralyzed. According to a news report, the woman's medical bills have already totaled to $2 million and she is likely to undergo more expenses for constant care and medical attention for the rest of her life. She apparently went through nine months of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other treatment. The E.coli infection left her with brain damage, kidney damage, and has made her unable to walk and unable to pursue her passion – dance.
The woman apparently ate a hamburger sold at Sam's Club at a family barbecue in 2007. The hamburger she ate was processed by Cargill. It was contaminated with a deadly strain of E. coli. The New York Times recently reported that the tainted meat came to Cargill from one of its suppliers.
Not all who get E. coli food poisoning go through such extreme pain and suffering. The most common symptoms of E. coli poisoning include vomiting, nausea and bloody diarrhea. However, some strains of E. coli can be potentially fatal causing kidney damage, brain damage, seizures and as it happened in this case, paralysis. In cases that involve food poisoning, the food manufacturer is the one who could be held ultimately responsible for the serious personal injuries caused. Even if the tainted meat was obtained from a supplier, ultimately, it is up to the manufacturer to make sure that it is safe and ready for consumption.
If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries as a result of negligence on the part of a food manufacturer or food service provider, please contact the experienced New York E. coli attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP. We can help you hold negligent food manufacturers accountable for placing contaminated products on the market. Call 212-986-7353 today for a free consultation and evaluation of your claim.
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/03/e-coli-woman-paralyzed-af_n_308871.html
