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Bill Marler's presentation at the 2010 GMA Foodborne Litigation Conference in Washington D.C.
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“Secrecy, Costs, Criminals and Claimants”
PCA – Poisoning People and Criminal Acts
Pot Pies and Hamburgers -and Consumer Responsibility
Third-party fault? Is it wise to sue the
customer?
Foodborne Illness Costs
Cost to consumers
Costs to businesses
Settlement Secrecy – is it Bad for the Industry?
Most settlements the defendant wants secrecy – Why?
- Embarrassed they paid too much?
- To discourage other claims?
“How to Handle the Onslaught – When Strict Liability Strikes”
Preventing It The First Place – Elevate Food Safety
Invite in the regulators
Be an industry leader
It limits the chance of it happening and avoids the likelihood of a denial of coverage and punitive damages
Preparing for the Siege
Have a recall plan
PR plan
Litigation plan
Settlement plan
Experts Spokespeople
in place Government
contacts
When they Come Over the Wall – Playing Defense Offensively
Paying medicals on legitimate claims
Wage loss on legitimate claims
Fighting to the death on the others
Questions
For More Information…
Bill Marler
Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm
1301 2nd Avenue
Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98101
1-866-770-2032