“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

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