First lawsuits over McDonald’s E. coli outbreak that left one dead and dozens ill across the US
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first lawsuits related to a deadly outbreak of E. coli in the fast food giant’s hamburgers have been filed in Cook County, Illinois. Stelly’s doctor referred him to specialists to determine the extent of his illness and, a few days later, the county’s Department of Public Health confirmed he had consumed food from McDonald’s. “McDonald’s breached that trust, and will now have to earn it back.” open image in gallery Clarissa DeBock, of Nebraska, also tested positive for E. coli. DeBock purchased food from her local McDonald’s in September and became ill with symptoms of E. coli five days after eating it.