Tiger Brances Faces A Lawsuit Over Listeriosis For The Second Time

In December, the South Gauteng High Court granted certification for a class action lawsuit against Tiger brands.

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Between 2017 and 2018, over 1,000 people contracted listeriosis, resulting in 218 deaths.

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The liability phase requires claimants to prove Tiger Brand’s liability for harm, including death.

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Nearly 100 of those who died were newborns.

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The next step in the case begins on Monday.

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The Health Department traced the outbreak to the company’s Polokwane polony plant.