Managing Foodborne Illness Costs: A Legal Perspective

2. “Secrecy, Costs, Criminals and Claimants” • I will insert video where Stewart takes the fifth.

3. PCA – Poisoning People and Criminal Acts

4. Pot Pies and Hamburgers -and Consumer Responsibility • Third-party fault? • Is it wise to sue the customer?

5. Foodborne Illness Costs Costs to businesses Cost to consumers

6. Settlement Secrecy – is it Bad for the Industry? • Most settlements the defendant wants secrecy – Why? • Embarrassed they paid too much? • To discourage other claims?

7. “How to Handle the Onslaught – When Strict Liability Strikes”

8. Preventing It The First Place – Elevate Food Safety • Invite in the regulators • Be an industry leader • It limits the chance of it happening and avoids the likelihood of a denial of coverage and punitive damages

9. Preparing for the Siege • Have a recall plan • PR plan • Litigation plan • Settlement plan • Experts • Spokespeople in place • Government contacts

10. When they Come Over the Wall – Playing Defense Offensively • Paying medicals on legitimate claims • Wage loss on legitimate claims • Fighting to the death on the others

11. Questions