Santa Ana Salmonella Lawyer

A Salmonella infection can cause severe illness, force you to miss work, and leave you trying to determine which food made you sick. To discuss a Salmonella claim in Santa Ana, call (833) 330-3663 or reach out online to The Lange Law Firm, PLLC to schedule a free consultation.

Why Clients Trust The Lange Law Firm With Salmonella Cases

• Food safety is the center of our firm’s work. We have a deep understanding of contaminated food cases, outbreak investigations, and the corporate defendants involved.

• We have achieved significant results in contaminated food and product liability cases, including multimillion-dollar recoveries for families harmed by unsafe products.

• Clients receive personal attention, clear communication, and a case strategy focused on accountability.

Results in Product Liability and Contaminated Food Cases

• $7 million in record-setting settlements on behalf of four people who were injured or died after consuming a contaminated food product.

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

• $2.7 million in a record-setting settlement for the family of a person who died after consuming a contaminated food product.

How Salmonella Exposure Happens in Santa Ana

Common sources of Salmonella exposure in Santa Ana include:

• Undercooked poultry, meat, or eggs.

• Raw produce contaminated during growing, washing, or packing.

• Cross-contact between raw foods and ready-to-eat items.

• Food stored at unsafe temperatures.

• Packaged products later linked to a recall.

These cases commonly involve restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, catered events, school food service, or packaged foods sold throughout Orange County.

Who May Be Responsible for Unsafe Food?

The path the food took before reaching you often determines who may be held responsible. Liability may extend to:

• Restaurants that failed to cook, store, or handle food safely.

• Food manufacturers that released contaminated products.

• Distributors that mishandled food during transport or storage.

• Grocery stores that sold contaminated or recalled products.

• Farms or processors where contamination began.

More than one business may share responsibility if the contaminated food moved through a supply chain.

California Laws That Apply to Salmonella Cases

California law allows you to seek compensation if a business sold, prepared, or distributed food that was unsafe and that food caused your illness.

Strict Product Liability
In Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc., the California Supreme Court stated that a manufacturer is strictly liable when a product placed on the market “proves to have a defect that causes injury.” Contaminated food may qualify as a defective product.

Negligence
California Civil Code § 1714 states that everyone is responsible for injuries caused by a “want of ordinary care.” A restaurant, retailer, or food company may be negligent if unsafe cooking, storage, sanitation, or handling practices caused the contamination.

Breach of Implied Warranty
California Commercial Code § 2314 requires goods to be “fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used.” Food contaminated with Salmonella may breach this warranty because consumers buy food they believe to be safe to eat.

Why Hiring a Santa Ana Salmonella Lawyer Is Critical in a Salmonella Claim

Foodborne illness claims depend on evidence. However, restaurants may discard ingredients, retailers may remove products from shelves, and packaging or receipts can disappear quickly. Businesses and insurers may also argue that another food source caused your illness.

A food safety lawyer can preserve records, request documents, coordinate expert review, and identify all liable parties. They will keep you updated so you can make informed choices about settlement, litigation, and trial strategy.

Speak With a Santa Ana Salmonella Lawyer

If unsafe food caused your illness in Santa Ana, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC is ready to review your potential claim in a free consultation. Call (833) 330-3663 or message us online to get started.