Greensboro Food Allergy Litigation

Food allergy litigation often begins after a restaurant, manufacturer, or food seller disputes how a dangerous allergen exposure occurred. If you or a loved one suffered a severe allergic reaction after consuming food in Greensboro, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online for a free consultation.

Why Families Choose Us for Food Allergy Litigation

• We prepare cases for litigation from the start, including evidence preservation, expert review, discovery strategy, and defendant-focused case planning.

• We pursue food allergy litigation with the goal of exposing preventable safety failures, not just resolving a claim.

• We handle the legal pressure for clients, keep them informed at every stage, and help them make clear decisions while they focus on recovery.

Results in Product Liability Cases

The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has handled serious product liability cases involving catastrophic injuries and deaths. Past results include:

• $7 Million in settlements on behalf of four people who were injured or died from consuming a contaminated food product.

• $4 million in a products liability case for the family of a deceased 54-year-old man.

• $3.6 million in a products liability case for the family of a 58-year-old woman who died.

When Does a Food Allergy Claim Proceed to Litigation?

A food allergy claim often proceeds to litigation when the facts cannot be resolved through an insurance claim or pre-suit negotiations. Food allergy litigation is most useful when the case depends on information held by the defendant (at-fault party) that they will not voluntarily provide.

Litigation allows an attorney to demand internal documents such as allergy policies, kitchen tickets, ingredient records, supplier contracts, surveillance footage, employee training materials, and incident reports. These records can show whether the business had a system for handling allergy warnings and if employees followed it.

North Carolina Laws That Apply to Food Allergy Litigation

Product Liability
North Carolina product liability law covers claims involving the “manufacture,” “preparation,” “processing,” “selling,” “packaging,” or “labeling” of a product. A food allergy claim may apply when unsafe preparation, packaging, or labeling causes harm.

No Strict Liability
“There shall be no strict liability in tort in product liability actions,” under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 99B-1.1. This means a claimant usually must prove negligence, breach of warranty, failure to warn, or another recognized legal basis, not just that the food was unsafe.

Failure to Warn
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 99B-5 applies when a manufacturer or seller “acted unreasonably in failing to provide such warning or instruction.” Undeclared allergens or inadequate warnings may support this claim.

Breach of Implied Warranty
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-2-314 states that serving food or drink for value is a sale and that goods must be “fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used.” Food with an undisclosed allergen can be a violation of this warranty.

Wrongful Death

If an allergic reaction causes death, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-2 allows recovery for losses including “care, treatment and hospitalization,” pain and suffering, and funeral expenses.

Why Hiring a Greensboro Food Allergy Lawyer Is Critical

Food allergy litigation can feel overwhelming because the injured person is often recovering while businesses and insurers begin protecting themselves. A food allergy attorney takes over the investigation, communicates with insurers, requests key records, while still explaining each stage of the case so you can make informed decisions.

If the business refuses to accept responsibility or offer fair compensation, your attorney can move the case forward in court. That includes presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, working with experts, and telling your story clearly to a judge or jury.

Speak With The Lange Law Firm PLLC Today

Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to schedule a free consultation.