RSS FeedMaple Leaf Foods Sued Over Tainted Meat
Four separate class-action lawsuits were filed today in Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia against Maple Leaf Foods. The suits were filed on behalf of Merchant Law Group LLP.
Up to 15 people in Canada have died from the tainted meat so far, and at least 12 were in Ontario. The Ontario suit seeks $350 million in damages, while the other suits did not specify any amounts.
The National Post states,
…a link was confirmed between deli meats processed at [Maple Leaf's] Toronto plant and a food-borne bacterium connected to the deaths.
Merchant claims they have been contacted by over 500 affected parties.
Two local firms have also entered the action, Falconer-Charney LLP of Toronto and Sutts-Strosberg LLP of Windsor, Ontario.
