Fifth Contaminated Cantaloupe Lawsuit filed by Ron Simon & Associates

HOUSTON — The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates has filed another lawsuit in the Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy branded cantaloupe distributed by Sofia Produce, L.L.C. (Trufresh).

This lawsuit was filed on behalf of Tamy Dillon, a Texas resident who became ill with Salmonella poisoning after eating cantaloupe at the AA China Super Buffet Inc, located in Burleson, Texas. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance after suffering severe gastrointestinal illness and cognitive decline, and remained in the hospital for six days, according to Ron Simon & Associates.

“This outbreak has grown quickly, with Trufresh recalling Malichita and Rudy branded contaminated cantaloupe which, in some cases, was pre-cut and served in grocery stores and restaurants nationwide," said Simon. "The outbreak victim count has now exceeded 300, with nearly half being hospitalized due to the severity of their illnesses. Unfortunately, Ms. Dillon was one of those victims. We are going to do everything possible to help the victims and determine exactly how salmonella got into the fruit."

More than 300 victims of Salmonella-contaminated cantaloupe have been identified in at least 42 states, but that number will grow as more victims step forward, according to Ron Simon & Associates, which represents several of the victims.

Ron Simon & Associates Establishes a Salmonella Cantaloupe Claim Center for Victims

Simon and his law firm have established a Salmonella Cantaloupe Claim Center to assist victims in the outbreak.  The Salmonella Cantaloupe Claim Center can be reached toll-free at 1-888-335-4901, or at either www.ronsimonassociates.com/ or cantaloupesalmonellalawsuit.com/.