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William "Bill" Marler, a nationally recognized〔(Meat Processors Look for Ways to Keep Ground Beef Safe )〕〔(E. coli etiquette )〕 personal injury lawyer and food safety advocate, is Managing Partner of Marler Clark, a Seattle, Washington based law firm that specializes in foodborne illness cases. ==Background== In 1993, Marler represented a plaintiff in a case against Jack in the Box regarding the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, securing a $15.6 million settlement.〔(E. coli lawyer makes good money from bad food )〕 He subsequently directed his practice toward foodborne illness, representing many more people affected by diseases such as E. coli, hepatitis A, and Salmonella, among others. He has been involved in litigation relating to most of the large foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States, representing individuals against large companies such as Chili's, Kentucky Fried Chicken,〔(Erie Couple is Suing KFC )〕 Dole, and ConAgra.〔(Conagra Set For Mediation Over Illness From E. Coli )〕 Marler is also involved with OutBreak, a nonprofit organization under the auspices of Marler Clark. In this capacity he travels extensively, discussing foodborne illness litigation and related issues with public health groups, fair associations, and food industry groups.〔(Putting a Price Tag on Food Poisoning Fallout )〕 In addition, Marler has written articles about the same topics and maintains a frequently updated blog read by many in the legal and food safety communities. As a proponent of improved food regulation, Marler has been asked to speak to numerous groups to address the subject, including testimony to both the California State Senate Governmental Organization Committee〔(Unraveling the E. Coli Outbreak: Are State Emergency Response Systems Prepared for Outbreaks of Food Borne Illnesses? )〕 and the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.〔(Written Testimony Before The Committee on Energy and Commerce )〕 Marler contributes to the (Food Poison Journal ). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「William Marler」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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