“Secrecy, Costs, Criminals and Claimants”

PCA – Poisoning People and Criminal Acts

Pot Pies and Hamburgers -and Consumer Responsibility

Third-party fault? Is it wise to sue the

customer?

Foodborne Illness Costs

Cost to consumers

Costs to businesses

Settlement Secrecy – is it Bad for the Industry?

Most settlements the defendant wants secrecy – Why?- Embarrassed they paid too much?- To discourage other claims?

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

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

Preparing for the Siege

Have a recall plan PR plan Litigation plan Settlement plan

Experts Spokespeople

in place Government

contacts

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

Questions