Approximately 6 percent of children and adults in the U.S. have food allergies, with allergic reactions to food ranging from mild tingling or itching to life-threatening conditions. In a recent U.K. tragedy, an allergic reaction to cow’s milk was fatal.
Can you sue a restaurant or food vendor for food poisoning if you have an allergic reaction to the food they serve you? How do you know if you qualify? A knowledgeable lawyer from Newland & Newland, LLP can discuss your case and provide answers during your free consultation.
What Happened in the U.K. Incident?
A mother and her 13-year-old daughter ordered soy hot chocolate drinks at a coffee shop. The mother explained that the girl had severe allergies to cow’s milk and requested that the shop’s employees clean their equipment before preparing her order. After taking only one sip of the hot chocolate she was served, the girl experienced a severe allergic reaction, which led to her death later that day.