Kansas City Salmonella Attorney

Salmonella infections are often the result of careless or unsafe food handling. If you were diagnosed after eating contaminated food in Kansas City, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact us online to speak with a Kansas City Salmonella attorney. Your consultation is free.

Why Choose Us

• Foodborne Illness Is Our Focus: Unlike general personal injury firms, we concentrate on food safety litigation. We know the science, the law, and how to win Salmonella cases.
• Proven Track Record Nationwide: We have handled cases involving major Salmonella outbreaks across the country and recovered millions for clients harmed by contaminated food.
• No Win, No Fee: You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Case Results

• $7 Million: Obtained on behalf of multiple victims sickened by a single contaminated food item.
• $4 Million: Awarded to the family of a man who lost his life to a contaminated product that should have been safe.
• $3.6 Million: Achieved for the surviving family of a woman whose illness led to a wrongful death.
• $3.6 Million: Secured in a separate food product liability case involving a man who died.

To learn more about the outcomes we have delivered for our clients, please visit our case victories page.

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Critical for Salmonella Cases

Salmonella cases are medically and legally complex. Most defendants — whether restaurants, food brands, or distributors — will deny responsibility. To win a case, you must prove not only that you were sick with symptoms, but also where and how the contamination occurred.

A skilled food safety attorney will:

• Trace the Source of Contamination: Using medical records, food histories, and public health data, we identify the product or location responsible for the exposure.
• Secure and Preserve Key Evidence: Including leftover food, packaging, receipts, surveillance video, and witness testimony.
• Coordinate with Health Experts: We work with microbiologists, epidemiologists, and food safety consultants to link your illness to the source.
• Build a Legally Sound Claim: One that clearly establishes negligence, liability, and your right to financial recovery.

Without legal representation, critical evidence can be lost and insurance companies will push for fast, low-value settlements or deny responsibility entirely.

Missouri Laws That Apply to Salmonella Litigation

Missouri law allows Salmonella victims to bring civil claims under several legal theories:

Strict Product Liability Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.760

Most claims are brought under strict liability, which holds manufacturers and sellers liable for contaminated or defective food products, even without proof of negligence.

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

If a food business failed to follow proper safety protocols — such as cooking food to the correct temperature or sanitizing preparation surfaces — it may be liable for negligence.

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

If contamination occurs at a physical location due to poor sanitation or unsafe practices, the owner may be liable under Missouri’s premises liability laws.

Breach of Warranty

Missouri law implies that food sold for consumption must be safe to eat. If it is not, the seller may be held accountable under warranty laws.

Statute of Limitations

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120, you generally have five years from the day you became ill to file a lawsuit. However, waiting too long can seriously weaken your case. Over time, key evidence may be lost, witnesses may forget important details, and businesses may no longer have critical records.

Contact a Kansas City Salmonella Lawyer Today

If you became seriously ill from Salmonella after eating at a restaurant, purchasing contaminated groceries, or consuming food at an event, you may have a legal claim. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact us online to speak with an experienced Kansas City Salmonella attorney in a free consultation.