PEI had no listeriosis cases, but 16 join class action
Sixteen Prince Edward Islanders have joined the class action suit against Maple Leaf Foods, even though the provincial health department recorded no listeriosis cases.
Tony Merchant, of Merchant Law Group in Saskatoon, is the lead lawyer for one of the class actions. He has 16 claims from P.E.I. amongst the 4,200 signed on to his lawsuit, which could represent as many as 30 Islanders.
One claim, for example, is a family of four, with two small children, reported by the mother.
“They all had fever, diarrhea, which lasted for about three days. She had additionally been experiencing headaches,” said Merchant.
This family could be eligible for at least $3,000, said Merchant, even if they were never tested at a doctor’s office, and even if they don’t have proof they ate tainted meat.
Hey! I felt sickish for a few days last summer, too. Where do I sign up for free money?
This is wrong and crazy! PERIOD!