How to File an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit
If you or your child developed pediatric type-2 diabetes or fatty liver disease and consumed ultra-processed foods, you may be able to file a lawsuit against food manufacturers. Major food manufacturers have been accused of purposefully making and marketing unhealthy foods that are dangerous to children’s health. Now, those companies are facing lawsuits due to diet-related diseases in children. This article will cover how someone can file an ultra-processed food lawsuit, who is eligible to file a lawsuit, and provide general information.
About How to File an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit:
4 Steps to File an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit
How Can I Find An Experienced Ultra-Processed Food Attorney?
Do I Have To Pay for My Initial Legal Consultation?
Who Can File an Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuit?
Can a Parent or Guardian File a Lawsuit on Behalf of Their Child?
What Evidence Is Needed to File an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit?
Is There Anything Else I Need to Know About Before Filing an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit?
King Law Is Actively Filing Lawsuits Against Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers
4 Steps to File an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit
Filing an ultra-processed food lawsuit is a complex legal process and should be handled by an attorney experienced in large, product liability lawsuits. An attorney can help navigate the challenges of filing a lawsuit and will provide the guidance and resources needed to get the best possible resolution for your case. There are four basic steps to filing a lawsuit due to injuries from ultra-processed foods.
Step 1: Consult an Ultra-Processed Foods Attorney
The first step in an ultra-processed food lawsuit is consulting with an experienced attorney. It is critical to contact a law firm with experience in mass tort cases and food industry litigation. King Law and our legal partners are well-versed in handling these cases. We offer free consultations to parents with children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or other diet-related conditions. We also want to hear from adults who were diagnosed with these diseases as children. Case evaluations can be scheduled by calling the office or filling out our online form.
Step 2: Evaluation of Your Case By Our Legal Team
During the initial consultation, our team will gather background information to determine whether you or your child may qualify to file a lawsuit. It is essential to work closely with your attorney’s team to ensure that they can accurately assess your case.
Basic eligibility requirements in a UPF lawsuit:
- Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease before the age of 18
- History of regular consumption of ultra-processed foods
At this point, you can choose to retain our firm’s services and have our legal partners represent you in court.
Step 3: Collect Information to Support Your Case
Throughout the legal process, your attorney may ask you to gather necessary evidence, including you or your child’s medical records, dietary history, and ultra-processed food consumption. This information may prove critical to proving a link between UPF consumption and the diagnosis. Your attorney will verify whether your case falls within the state-specific statute of limitations. Failure to file within the statute of limitations or legal deadline could result in your claim for compensation being denied. So, speaking with an attorney as soon as possible is ideal.
Step 4: Attorney Drafts Legal Complaint and Submits Case to the Court
Once your attorney and their team have received all of the requested information from you, your attorney will draft a legal complaint and file it in the appropriate courthouse. Prior to filing, your attorney will ensure that all legal requirements are met, including that the case is filed within any state-specific deadlines.
Based on your attorney’s research and the information you provided, your attorney will make decisions about which defendants to file a case against and what damages to pursue from those ultra-processed food makers. The legal complaint (lawsuit filing) will provide the legal basis for the lawsuit and a request for damages or compensation based on you or your child’s injuries and losses. In ultra-processed food lawsuits, common reasons for filing a lawsuit include that the manufacturers failed to warn consumers about the harmful effects of their products, that they were negligent, that they intentionally designed food to be addictive, and that they engaged in deceptive marketing practices that targeted children. After reviewing your or your child’s specific diagnosis and outcomes, your attorney will file a lawsuit that is tailored to your circumstances.
How Can I Find An Experienced Ultra-Processed Food Attorney?
Ultra-processed food litigation is an emerging litigation, meaning many of these cases are still in early stages. However, it is important to find an attorney who is experienced in filing lawsuits against large corporate entities whose actions have harmed many people. We understand how ultra processed foods have hurt young people’s health, and we want to help them seek justice.
Our team at King Law and our legal partners have been following developments in ultra-processed lawsuits for years and we are already working on these cases. We also have decades of experience supporting our clients as they pursue legal action against huge manufacturers. This litigation may become a group lawsuit, such as a class-action or multidistrict litigation. Our firm will put our experience in these types of lawsuits to work for your case.
Do I Have To Pay for My Initial Legal Consultation?
King Law offers free initial case evaluations, meaning you do not have to pay for the first consultation. Claims are then accepted on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront legal fees. If you choose our team to represent your ultra-processed food lawsuit, you will not pay anything unless you win. That means you do not owe us any money unless we recover compensation during a settlement or trial.
Who Can File an Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuit?
People who were diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or type 2 diabetes when they were children may be eligible to file lawsuits against ultra-processed food manufacturers. To be eligible, proof of the disease and ultra-processed food consumption must be provided to your attorney. It is imperative to work with an attorney to ensure you meet all criteria necessary to take legal action.
Eligibility requirements necessary to file an ultra-processed food lawsuit:
- Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes or NAFLD
- History of frequent UPF consumption
- Illness onset occurred during childhood or adolescence
Individuals or parents of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease after consuming ultra-processed foods are encouraged to contact King Law for a free case evaluation.
Can a Parent or Guardian File a Lawsuit on Behalf of Their Child?
Parents or legal guardians are generally able to file a lawsuit on behalf of a minor diagnosed with an ultra-processed-food-related condition. Concerned parents should speak with an attorney to understand the legal options for your child. The lawsuit may ask for compensation related to the child’s injuries, the parent’s out-of-pocket expenses related to those injuries, and other losses you or your child experienced. An experienced attorney can help you understand your legal options and possible lawsuit outcomes if you or your child were harmed by ultra-processed foods.
What Evidence Is Needed to File an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit?
In order to file an ultra-processed food lawsuit, individuals must gather enough evidence to substantiate their claim. An attorney can help ensure you gather the documents and other information necessary to strengthen your case.
Evidence needed to file an ultra-processed food lawsuit:
- Medical records proving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or similar related condition
- Treatment plan from a licensed healthcare professional
- Dietary history (e.g., receipts, product lists, purchase habits) establishing that a child consumed a lot of junk food
- Proof of regular consumption of ultra-processed foods and other products made by the food manufacturers named in lawsuits
- Witness statements noting UPF consumption
- School food logs showing foods consumed on a daily basis
- Doctor’s notes about diet and diet-related conditions
- Birth certificate proving age
- Any related social media or marketing materials that may have influenced the child’s consumption
- Financial statements showing out-of-pocket expenses
- Academic records indicating academic decline or missed school because of condition
*Please note the criteria to file an ultra-processed food lawsuit may change during the lawsuit lifecycle. Criteria may expand or become more limited. It is best to speak with an attorney who can evaluate the specifics of your case.
Is There Anything Else I Need to Know About Before Filing an Ultra-Processed Foods Lawsuit?
In addition to the information outlined above, families considering filing an ultra-processed food lawsuit need to consider the statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a legal deadline within which a claim must be filed. Statutes of limitations vary by state and can be complex. It is important to act quickly to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
Cases may be filed as individual lawsuits or as part of broader mass tort (group) litigation. In general, major food manufacturers are the named defendants in these lawsuits. They are accused of knowingly marketing harmful products to children. Recoverable damages in these lawsuits may include things like medical expenses, parental lost wages, pain and suffering, and costs for long-term care.
King Law Is Actively Filing Lawsuits Against Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers
King Law is actively filing lawsuits against ultra-processed food manufacturers, including Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, Kellogg’s, and others. King Law has extensive experience handling these types of cases and will provide the resources and dedication necessary to hold these ultra-processed food companies accountable for their wrongdoings. We believe these companies know ultra-processed foods are bad for children, yet these companies continued to market these foods to children.
Contact King Law to Schedule Your Free Case Review
Parents of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or another diet-related condition are encouraged to contact King Law to schedule a free consultation. Affected individuals can call (585) 535-9114 or submit an online form to schedule a case evaluation. Consultations are provided risk-free and without obligation to retain the firm. King Law remains dedicated to actively reviewing to and filing new UPF cases for children diagnosed with a diet-related illness.