Kansas City Food Allergy Litigation

If you or a loved one suffered a serious allergic reaction due to someone else’s negligence in Kansas City, you may have legal options. Contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC at (833) 330-3663 or reach out online for a free consultation with a Kansas City food allergy litigation attorney.

Why Choose Our Firm?

At The Lange Law Firm, PLLC, we’ve built a national reputation representing people harmed by food safety failures. What sets us apart is not just experience — it is focus, tenacity, and a deep understanding of how these cases really work.

• We Know the System Inside and Out. From FDA labeling rules to restaurant prep standards, we understand the food safety ecosystem — and how to expose its failures.
• We Make It Personal. You’re not a file number. We listen, we investigate, and we fight like your life depends on it.
• We Don’t Get Paid Unless You Do. No upfront fees. No hidden costs. You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Why Hiring a Kansas City Food Allergy Lawyer Is Critical

Food allergy cases are often dismissed or denied by defendants (at-fault parties) who claim that the reaction was unforeseeable or unrelated to their actions. Without experienced legal representation, victims may struggle to prove fault — even when they did everything right. An experienced Kansas City food allergy attorney will:

• Preserve and Collect Evidence: including ingredient lists, purchase receipts, food samples, and surveillance footage.
• Investigate the Source: by working with food scientists, allergists, and traceability experts to confirm the cause of exposure.
• Identify All Liable Parties: such as restaurant owners, food preparers, distributors, or manufacturers.
• Build a Legally Sound Case: using a deep understanding of food safety law and product liability doctrine.
• Negotiate or Litigate Aggressively: with insurers and defense attorneys who are trained to minimize payouts.
• Present Expert Testimony: to clearly explain allergen exposure, medical effects, and violations of safety standards to a jury.

These cases often hinge on technical details. A single missing document or incorrect statement can cause an otherwise valid claim to fail.

Laws That Apply in Missouri Food Allergy Cases

Several legal theories may apply in Kansas City food allergy litigation:

Negligence (Scheidegger v. Greene, 451 S.W.3d 452 (Mo. 2014))

Under Missouri law, food handlers, servers, and manufacturers have a duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent harm. Failure to warn about allergens, train staff properly, or avoid cross-contact may constitute negligence.

Product Liability (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.760)

If the food was mislabeled, falsely marketed (e.g., “nut-free”), or contained undeclared allergens, a strict liability claim may apply. Victims do not need to prove negligence — only that the product was defective and caused harm.

Premises Liability (Restatement (Second) of Torts § 343)

Property owners — including restaurants and event venues — may be liable if unsafe food conditions led to injury.

Breach of Warranty

Food that is marketed or sold as safe, but causes an allergic reaction, may violate express or implied warranties under Missouri commercial law.

Statute of Limitations

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120, you generally have five years from the date of the allergic reaction to file a lawsuit. However, acting quickly is critical. Food evidence may spoil, witnesses may forget details, and records can be lost. Early legal intervention improves the strength of your case.

Contact Us Today

Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to speak with a Kansas City food allergy litigation attorney. Consultations are always free.