Wichita Food Allergy Litigation Lawyer

When an allergic reaction results from unsafe food practices, legal action may be available. If you or your child suffered a food allergy reaction in Wichita, we can help you pursue accountability. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to schedule a free consultation with a Wichita food allergy litigation lawyer.

Why Choose Us for Food Allergy Litigation

We Prepare for Pushback
Businesses frequently deny responsibility in allergy cases. We build claims with that resistance in mind.

We Focus on Proof
These cases require clear timelines, medical support, and evidence of control over food handling.

No Fees Unless Compensation Is Recovered
You pay nothing unless we obtain a recovery.

Why it is Critical to Hire a Lawyer in Food Allergy Cases

Food allergy claims are fact-intensive and frequently contested. Businesses may argue that warnings were given, ingredients were disclosed, or procedures were followed. Without documentation, these claims often go unchallenged. Legal action allows for a full investigation into how food was ordered, prepared, labeled, and served. A food allergy litigation lawyer assists by:

• Establishing where allergen exposure occurred.
• Preserving physical and digital evidence before it disappears.
• Reviewing preparation practices and internal policies.
• Analyzing whether warnings were accurate, visible, and followed.
• Working with medical professionals to connect exposure to injury.
• Advancing claims under appropriate liability theories.

These steps are often impossible for injured individuals to complete alone.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Wichita Food Allergy Case

Liability depends on who controlled the food when the allergen was introduced. Responsible parties may include:

Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
May be liable for ignoring allergy instructions, providing incorrect ingredient information, or allowing cross-contact.

Food Manufacturers and Packagers
Can be responsible for undeclared allergens, misleading labels, or contamination during production.

Retailers and Grocery Stores
May face liability for selling mislabeled products or failing to remove known allergen risks.

Schools, Childcare Providers, and Camps
May be liable for failing to follow allergy action plans or medical directives for children.

More than one party may share responsibility in a single incident.

Kansas Law and Food Allergy Litigation

Kansas law provides multiple paths for holding businesses accountable when unsafe food causes allergic reactions.

Strict Product Liability
Kansas permits claims for products sold in a “defective condition unreasonably dangerous to the consumer” (K.S.A. § 60-3302). Food containing undisclosed allergens may meet this standard.

Negligence
A business may be liable when it fails to exercise reasonable care in preparing, labeling, or serving food and that failure causes injury.

Implied Warranty of Merchantability
Kansas law requires that goods be fit for their ordinary purpose (K.S.A. § 84-2-314). Food that causes an allergic reaction due to undisclosed ingredients may violate this requirement.

Wrongful Death
If an allergic reaction proves fatal, Kansas law allows surviving family members to bring a wrongful death claim when death results from another party’s wrongful act or omission (K.S.A. § 60-1901).

Statute of Limitations
Most personal injury and wrongful death claims in Kansas must be filed within two years of the date of injury or death (K.S.A. § 60-513).

Speak With a Wichita Food Allergy Litigation Lawyer Today

If unsafe food practices cause a serious allergic reaction, we are prepared to help. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to schedule your free consultation with our Wichita food allergy litigation lawyer.