Hundreds of listeriosis victims are a step closer to getting compensation after their lawyers finally filed court papers in a class action lawsuit against food giant Tiger Brands. Zoemahopo
“We have a very strong case and we want our clients to be compensated as soon as possible,” Marcus said.
She said they would also claim constitutional damages on behalf of their clients. Marcus said the first stage of the case would be to establish liability on the part of the Tiger Brands in terms of the Consumer Protection Act. Tiger Brands spokesperson Nevashnee Naicker said they received the summons on Tuesday morning. “We have only received summons this morning and our lawyers are looking through it,” Naicker said.Many people suffered miscarriages, disabilities and death because of the deadly outbreak which is said to be the biggest in South African history.
Tons of Enterprise cold meat products had to be pulled from the shelves and destroyed. Tiger Brands announced the reopening of its factory outlet in Polokwane, Limpopo, following thorough cleaning and inspections by environmental health officers in December.
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