Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Boar's Head

The family of 88-year-old Holocaust survivor Günter Morgenstein has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit against Boar's Head following a listeria outbreak linked to the company's products. Morgenstein purchased contaminated liverwurst on June 30, 2024, and developed severe symptoms, leading to hospitalization on July 8; he died ten days later from listeria meningoencephalitis. His family alleges negligence on Boar's Head's part for distributing dangerous products without adequate warnings, amidst a broader outbreak that has resulted in nine deaths and over 50 illnesses. The lawsuit aims to hold the company accountable and to advocate for improved food safety regulations. Boar's Head has issued recalls of millions of pounds of potentially contaminated products and expressed condolences while cooperating with ongoing investigations. This case underscores serious concerns regarding food safety practices in the industry.