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Food Production is a Risky Business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
To Put Things in Perspective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Strict Product Liability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Who is a Manufacturer? ,[object Object],RCW 7.72.010(2);  see also   Washburn v.  Beatt Equipment Co .,  120 Wn.2d 246 (1992)
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],It’s called  STRICT  Liability for a Reason
Why Strict Liability?  Is it Unfair? ,[object Object],[object Object]
Litigation as Incentive Jack in the Box Odwalla
Worthless Excuse No. 1 ,[object Object],“ I never read the memo.”
 
 
 
 
ConAgra 2002 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
2004-2007 Peanut Butter  Salmonella  Outbreak ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
2006-2007 Peanut Butter  Salmonella  Outbreak ,[object Object],38.6 X 714 =  27,560
What ConAgra Should Have Known
Establishment Inspection Report  February 23, 2005 “ Inspection revealed the following concerns:   2 areas on production lines where filled containers of peanut butter were not completely covered from overhead contamination, an accumulation of spillage and or dust at wall/floor juncture around air handling cabinet in the ingredients room, and a temporary baffle made of cardboard in use on an empty jar line.”
“ . . . Inspection found the lot in question had been shipped and management cited corporate policy in refusing to allow review of production and shipping records. The current inspection was conducted in response to several complaints including most recently, number 29134, an anonymous complaint alleging poor sanitation, poor facilities maintenance, and poor quality program management.  Specifics in that complaint include an alleged episode of positive findings of Salmonella in peanut butter in October of 2004 that was related to new equipment and that the firm didn’t react to, insects in some equipment, water leaking onto product, & inability to track some product.” Establishment Inspection Report  February 23, 2005
These complaints include: 29134 dated 1/13/05, an anonymous complaint reporting several issues at the firm that in summary allege poor sanitation practices, poor quality program management and poor facilities maintenance. Establishment Inspection Report  February 23, 2005
Planning  AGAINST   Litigation –  Establish Relationships ,[object Object]
Pot Pies ,[object Object]
Planning  AGAINST   Litigation –  What Is Really Important ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Lessons Learned From An Outbreak ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Will a Jury Think? A Jury = 12 Consumers
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ConAgra Food Safety Council 2008 with Bill Marler

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  • 20. “ . . . Inspection found the lot in question had been shipped and management cited corporate policy in refusing to allow review of production and shipping records. The current inspection was conducted in response to several complaints including most recently, number 29134, an anonymous complaint alleging poor sanitation, poor facilities maintenance, and poor quality program management. Specifics in that complaint include an alleged episode of positive findings of Salmonella in peanut butter in October of 2004 that was related to new equipment and that the firm didn’t react to, insects in some equipment, water leaking onto product, & inability to track some product.” Establishment Inspection Report February 23, 2005
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