Portland Food Allergy Litigation

Food allergies can result in serious, life-threatening reactions when individuals are exposed to allergens due to mislabeling, cross-contamination, or negligence. In Portland, when someone suffers a reaction because of unsafe food practices, they may pursue compensation through legal action. Call The Lange Law Firm, PLLC at (833) 330-3663 or contact us online for a free consultation to discuss your rights.

Why Choose Our Portland Food Allergy Attorney?

• We have extensive experience litigating food allergy cases, and have successfully recovered millions on behalf of clients.
• Our team provides clear legal guidance, builds a strong case, and advocates aggressively to hold negligent parties accountable.
• You will not pay any legal fees unless we secure a successful outcome through settlement or trial.

Our Case Results

• $7 Million — Four people who consumed contaminated food.
• $4 Million — Family of a 54-year-old man who passed away.
• $3.6 Million — Family of a 58-year-old woman who passed away.
• $3.6 Million — Family of a 74-year-old man who passed away.
• $3.2 Million — Family of a 75-year-old man who passed away.

For more information on these products liability cases and to view additional results, visit our victories page.

Who Can Be Held Liable in Food Allergy Litigation?

Multiple parties may be held responsible for preventable allergic reactions in Portland, such as the following:

• Food Manufacturers and Packagers: Must properly label allergens and prevent cross-contact during production.
• Restaurants and Catering Companies: Must train staff and implement strict food allergy safety protocols.
• Retailers and Grocery Stores: Can be held accountable for selling mislabeled, expired, or recalled products.
• Schools and Childcare Providers: Have a duty to safeguard children with known allergies through established food safety plans and emergency procedures.

Oregon Food Allergy Laws

Here are the key Oregon laws that apply to food allergy cases:

Product Liability for Defective or Misbranded Food

Under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 30.900–30.920, manufacturers, distributors, and sellers face civil liability for injuries caused by defective or improperly labeled products.

• ORS 30.900 defines “product liability civil action” to include claims arising from “any failure to warn regarding a product” or “any failure to properly instruct in the use of a product.”
• ORS 30.920 provides that any seller of a product in a “defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the user” remains liable even if they exercised all possible care.

These statutes extend strict liability to food manufacturers or packagers that mislabel allergens or fail to warn, regardless of intent or negligence.

Adulterated or Misbranded Food

Oregon prohibits the sale of food products that are adulterated or misbranded—actions that often underlie food allergy incidents.

• Under ORS 616.215(1), it is unlawful to “manufacture, sell or deliver… any food that is adulterated or misbranded.”

This statute supports claims when foods contain undisclosed allergens or misleading labels, reinforcing liability for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Oregon Premises Liability Law

Premises liability in Oregon is not found in a single, specific statute, but rather a body of law. Property owners and operators are required to maintain safe conditions for visitors. In cases involving contaminated food in restaurants or public venues the owner must take reasonable steps—such as enforcing proper food-handling protocols—to prevent foreseeable harm. This duty applies to restaurants, cafes, schools, and childcare providers that serve or handle food on their premises.

Contact a Portland Food Allergy Attorney Today

If you or a loved one experienced a severe allergic reaction due to unsafe food practices, contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC at (833) 330-3663 or message us online to schedule a free consultation.