What We Do
Foodborne Illness
- Food Poisoning Lawyer
- Food Recalls
- Food Poisoning Outbreaks
- Food Safety
- Botulism
- Campylobacter
- E.Coli
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Hepatitis-A
- Listeria
- Norovirus
- Salmonella
- Shigella
- Food Safety Law Blog
- Food Poisoning Law Blog
- E. coli Lawyer Blog
Welcome to Pritzker | Ruohonen
Food Poisoning: Lawyer and Attorney
Law & Politics Quote about Attorney Fred Pritzker
“Since 1995, when his firm, Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, first started handling these [foodborne illness] cases, Pritzker has become one of the country’s leading foodborne illness litigators and a self-taught expert on the bacteria and viruses that hide in food such as hamburgers, spinach salad and undercooked fish…”(Law & Politics, August/September 2008, No. 171).
“I have seen how devastating food poisoning can be. I always hope I can provide food poisoning victims and their families with a measure of comfort by giving them the information and legal representation they need. Contact me for a free consultation.” –Fred Pritzker
Food Poisoning: Lawyer and Attorney with Experience You Can Trust
Attorney Fred Pritzker is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum; a Certified Civil Advocate (National Board of Trial Advocacy); and a Certified Trial Specialist (Minnesota State Bar Association). He has also been selected by other lawyers for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Fred Pritzker is a sought-after speaker on personal injury matters and has conducted numerous seminars and presentations on such matters as top verdicts and settlements, foodborne illness, products liability, trial tactics, and use of expert witnesses.
Food Poisoning: Lawyer and Attorney with a Record of Success
Fred Pritzker has a national reputation for excellence in the area of food poisoning lawsuits and is currently lead attorney in a major food poisoning lawsuit involving victims from several states. He has also recovered millions of dollars for food poisoning victims, including:
- A record recovery for a Minnesota Shigella victim;
- Over $1,000,000 for a client who became ill from ground beef contaminated with E. coli;
- Over $1,000,000 for a client who became ill after eating deli meat contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes;
- Over $3,000,000 for a pregnant woman who lost her unborn twins after contracting a foodborne illness; and
- $2,700,000 for the family of an 81-year-old man who died after contracting a foodborne illness.
Food Poisoning: Lawyer and Attorney for Complex Food Poisoning Lawsuits
Food poisoning lawsuits are complex and science-based. Because Fred Pritzker has handled so many food poisoning cases, he has access to microbiologists and epidemiologists that may be needed as expert witnesses, and he has the legal and scientific knowledge necessary to understand and effectively utilize scientific evidence.
If you need an attorney for a case involving food poisoning, lawyer Fred Pritzker has experience he can put to work for you. Contact Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, emailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in the online, attorney-consultation form. For more information, please see Foodborne Illness and Food Poisoning Lawsuit.
The results of the cases above were based on the facts. The facts of most cases do not support million-dollar recoveries. At Pritzker | Ruohonen we work hard on every case and give all of our clients the service they deserve.
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Firm News
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
Taste of Chicago
Pritzker | Ruohonen attorney Rich Ruohonen is managing attorney for our Taste of Chicago / Pars Cove Salmonella cases, which involve a Salmonella outbreak with over 180 confirmed cases of Salmonella. Contact Rich Ruohonen regarding these cases at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free).
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen's recently published article addresses effective cross examination of the defence neuropsychologist.
Foodborne Outbreaks
- Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
- University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) E. coli: At least 8 people have been sickened, 7 of them students.
- Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- University of Michigan and MSU E. coli Lawsuit: 7 students at Michigan State University and 3 students at the University of Michigan have contracted E. coli infections.
- Hendricks Farm Campylobacter outbreak associated with Hendricks Farm & Dairy in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
- Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
- Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
- Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
- Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
- Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
- Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
- Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
- Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
- Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
- Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
- Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
- Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
- Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
- Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
- Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
- Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
- E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
- E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
- E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
- Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
- Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
- Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit
