William Marler Explained

William D. Marler
Education:Washington State University (BA)
Seattle University Law School (JD)
Employer:Marler Clark LLP
Occupation:Attorney

William "Bill" Marler (born) is an American personal injury lawyer and food safety advocate.[1] [2] He is the managing partner of Marler Clark, a law firm based in Seattle, Washington which specializes in foodborne illness cases.

Background

See also: 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak. In 1993, Marler represented 9-year-old Brianne Kiner in litigation against Jack in the Box following an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, securing a $15.6 million settlement.[3] He subsequently directed his practice toward foodborne illness, representing many more people affected by diseases such as E. coli, hepatitis A, and Salmonellosis. 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,[4] Dole, and ConAgra.[5]

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.[6]

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[7] and the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.[8]

Marler's involvement in the 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak is detailed in author Jeff Benedict's book Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat. Web site: Poisoned. Official website of Jeff Benedict. May 30, 2021. The book has been adapted into

Marler is featured heavily in "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" a documentary that builds upon the book "Poisoned" by Jeff Benedict. The documentary delves into the public and private influences that shape decisions regarding food safety in the United States. It traces the origins of foodborne illnesses, starting with the Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak in 1992-1993 and continuing to the present day. The film is directed by Stephanie Soechtig and premiered at 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, and is set to be released on Netflix on August 2, 2023.[9]

In 2009, Marler founded Food Safety News to "fill a void" in food safety's media coverage. He is a regular contributor to the Food Poison Journal. In January 2016, The Daily Meal named him one of "America's 50 Most Powerful People in Food for 2016".[10] His professional blog was listed by the American Bar Association as one of the top 100 legal blogs.[11] And in The New Yorker piece "A Bug in the System", journalist Wil S. Hylton referred to Marler as "the most prominent and powerful food-safety attorney in the country."[12] According to Marler's own estimation he has won over $600 million in food safety judgements for his clients.[13]

A January 19, 2020 article in The Washington Post detailed Marler's fight for USDA regulations that would ban meat contaminated with certain Salmonella strains from being sold.[14]

Awards and distinctions

Bibliography

Selected publications

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Meat Processors Look for Ways to Keep Ground Beef Safe. Andrew. Martin. December 6, 2007. The New York Times. New York City. January 29, 2016.
  2. News: E. coli etiquette. Misti. Crane. The Columbus Dispatch. Columbus OH. July 4, 2008. January 29, 2016.
  3. News: Oakland Tribune. San Jose. February 5, 2008. Lawyer makes good money following bad food outbreaks. Paul. Elias. https://web.archive.org/web/20160220195218/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-15405299.html. dead. February 20, 2016. HighBeam Research. January 29, 2016.
  4. News: January 28, 2003. Erie Couple is Suing KFC. https://web.archive.org/web/20110811181549/http://archives.foodsafety.ksu.edu/fsnet/2003/1-2003/fsnet_january_28-2.htm#ERIE_COUPLE_IS_SUING_KFC. Food Safety Network. Guelph, Ontario. Wayback Machine. August 11, 2011.
  5. News: Conagra Set For Mediation Over Illness From E. Coli. https://web.archive.org/web/20110811181427/http://archives.foodsafety.ksu.edu/fsnet/2002/10-2002/fsnet_october_4-2.htm. October 4, 2002. Food Safety Network. Guelph, Ontario. Wayback Machine. August 11, 2011.
  6. Putting a Price Tag on Food Poisoning Fallout. June 2005. Sharon. Palmer. Today's Dietitian. 7. 6. 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20061111055525/http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/td_0605p30.shtml. November 11, 2006. Wayback Machine.
  7. News: Unraveling the E. Coli Outbreak: Are State Emergency Response Systems Prepared for Outbreaks of Food Borne Illnesses?. https://web.archive.org/web/20090502102733/http://www.senate.ca.gov/ftp/sen/committee/standing/go/transcripts/e_coli_outbreak_10-11-06.doc. May 2, 2009. October 11, 2006. California State Senate. Wayback Machine.
  8. News: Written Testimony Before The Committee on Energy and Commerce. https://web.archive.org/web/20080228151921/http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-oi-hrg.022608.Marler-Testimony.pdf. February 28, 2008. February 2008. United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Wayback Machine.
  9. Web site: Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food 2023 Tribeca Festival . 2023-07-10 . Tribeca.
  10. News: America's 50 Most Powerful People in Food for 2016. January 27, 2016. Colman. Andrews. The Daily Meal. January 29, 2016.
  11. News: The 9th Annual Blawg 100. December 1, 2015. American Bar Association. January 29, 2016. Chicago.
  12. Hylton . Wil S. . 2015-01-26 . A Bug in the System . The New Yorker . en . 2019-11-18 . 0028-792X.
  13. Book: Lorr, Benjamin . September 8, 2020. The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket . Penguin Publishing Group . 192–193 . 9780553459418.
  14. News: He helped make burgers safer. Now he's fighting food poisoning again.. Kindy. Kimberly. The Washington Post. January 19, 2020. May 30, 2021.
  15. Web site: News Desk . 2023-02-25 . Bill Marler and Food Safety News awarded gold medal for distinguished journalism . 2023-07-10 . Food Safety News . en-US.
  16. Web site: Alumni Awards : Seattle University School of Law : Seattle Washington. law.seattleu.edu. 2019-11-18.
  17. Web site: Past Alumni Award Recipients - Alumni Awards - Events - Alumni - Seattle University. www.seattleu.edu. 2019-11-18.
  18. Web site: NSF International Announces 2010 Food Safety Leadership Award Winners. Food Processing. en. 2019-11-18.
  19. Web site: Awards: Public Justice. Washington State Association for Justice. January 29, 2016.
  20. Web site: Outstanding lawyer: William D. Marler. -King County Bar Association.
  21. Web site: Attorney Profile: William D. Marler. Super Lawyers. October 10, 2013. January 29, 2016.
  22. News: Locke announces selections for higher education posts. Office of Governor Gary Locke. December 18, 1997. January 29, 2016.
  23. News: Former Pullman Councilman Bill Marler confirmed as WSU Regent. https://web.archive.org/web/20080517065845/http://olympia.wsu.edu/News/1998_News_127.aspx. Washington State University. May 17, 2008. February 12, 1998. January 29, 2016. Wayback Machine.

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