Patrons of Old South Restaurant v Old South Restaurant
Class-action Status Sought Against Old South Restaurant in Salmonella Outbreak
A $5 million lawsuit has been filed against the Camden restaurant blamed for one of the largest outbreaks of food-borne illness in South Carolina.
Attorney Robert Phillips says lawyers are seeking class-action status for the lawsuit against the Old South restaurant. Phillips says class-action status would avoid clogging the courts with individual cases.
State health officials say undercooked turkey probably caused the salmonella outbreak. One man died and more than 300 people became ill.
The lawsuit says the restaurant was negligent in failing to store and inspect its food, maintain proper procedures and safeguards, and train and supervise its employees. Old South attorney Drew Williams says his clients are deciding how to respond to the lawsuits.
