Siskinds LLP has commenced a class action in relation to injuries arising from a large outbreak of Salmonella infections caused by contaminated “Malichita” and “Rudy” brand cantaloupes from agricultural company Agropecuaria Malichita S.A de C.V, and a series of recalls associated with the outbreak.
Siskinds is working with Slater Vecchio LLP in prosecuting the class action. Siskinds and Slater Vecchio seek to recover compensation for Canadians who consumed recalled cantaloupe products and suffered illness or death, as well as individuals who disposed of recalled cantaloupe products as a result of receiving notice of any alert due to possible Salmonella contamination.
You can view a list of recalled products by visiting the Canadian Government website.
If you or someone you know has consumed or purchased recalled cantaloupe products, email us today.
Background information
Salmonella is a bacterium that, when ingested, can cause severe gastroenteritis called salmonellosis (aka Salmonella infection). Symptoms of salmonellosis include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headaches, dizziness, myalgia, and low-grade fever.
Symptoms of salmonellosis usually last for several days. However, severe cases of salmonellosis can last much longer than several days, and related complications may become serious and life threatening.
Long-term complications can include reactive arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunological deficiencies.
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FAQs
What is a class action?
A class action is a lawsuit that is brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group of people whose claims share common legal and/or factual issues. Class actions provide a cost-effective way for groups of people with common interests to pursue a legal claim.
What does “certification” mean?
Certification is the motion where the court determines whether the action can properly be pursued as a class action. The court will consider factors such as whether the claims of the class members raise common legal and/or factual issues and whether a class action is the preferable method of pursuing the claims (as opposed to other methods, such as individual actions).
Do I have to pay anything to participate in the class action?
Class action lawyers are usually paid on a contingency basis. This means that class counsel are only paid if successful. Class counsel are paid a percentage of any settlement or court award. Class counsel fees are subject to court approval.
Can I join the class action?
There are no steps required to “join” the class action. Assuming you fall within the scope of the class definition, you are automatically included in the class action unless you “opt-out” (exclude yourself from the class action).
Can I opt-out of the class action?
Yes. Once the class action has been authorized or certified, you will have the opportunity to opt-out of the class action within a period of time to be determined by the Court. If you exclude yourself, you will not be entitled to any compensation awarded under a settlement agreement or court order. You may however pursue your own action on an individual basis.
Generally, class members will wish to exclude themselves from a class action if they intend to bring their own individual action. In the majority of cases, it will be more economical to participate in the class action because the legal costs will be shared among a very large number of people.