Colorado Resident Sues McDonald's Over E. Coli

McDonald's faces a lawsuit filed by Colorado resident Eric Stelly after he contracted E. coli, allegedly from eating a Quarter Pounder at a Greeley location. This lawsuit, filed in Illinois, highlights the widespread E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food chain, which has resulted in one death and 49 reported cases nationwide, with 27 cases in Colorado alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating, suspecting slivered onions as the potential source of contamination. McDonald's has pulled the Quarter Pounder from menus in several states as a precaution. The law firm Ron Simon & Associates argues McDonald's negligence and failure to warn customers about potential health risks. Stelly is demanding full compensation through the lawsuit, which claims McDonald's breached implied warranties regarding food safety.