We have served proceedings against
Godstone Farm on behalf of Todd and Aaron Furnell, twins exposed to
E.Coli 0157 whilst visiting Godstone Farm in Surrey.
We issued proceedings against the farm in
June this year. The farm has since declined to admit liability for
the twins’ illness, despite the publication of the Health Protection
Agency’s report into the outbreak which found there were
numerous failings in the way in which the farm handled the outbreak
and in its appreciation of the risk associated with E.Coli 0157.
With no admission of liability from the farm,
the serving of proceedings means the case will potentially now go
to trial.
Both of the twins, now aged three, suffered
kidney failure and spent weeks in hospital after being infected
with E.Coli 0157 on their visit in August 2009. Medical evidence
obtained in the course of the litigation indicates that both Todd
and Aaron have impaired kidney function and are at risk of renal
failure (meaning dialysis and kidney transplants) and other
complications in the future that could have a serious impact on
their lives. Aaron until very recently was using a feeding tube for
ingesting liquids.
The twins mother Tracy Mock has instructed
Jill Greenfield, partner in our personal injury team, to bring the claim in
the High Court. The claim is for damages for personal injury and consequential loss.
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Jill Greenfield said: “It is disappointing that
the farm and/or its representatives have chosen not to admit
liability in this case, despite the findings of the Griffin Inquiry
which criticised the farm. This means that all the families may
have no alternative but to take the matter to a full trial.” |
For further information or if you have an
E. Coli 0157 claim contact Jill Greenfield on 020 7861
4557 or email jill.greenfield@ffw.com
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