Peanut Corporation of America President Stewart Parnell is being sued as an individual by alleged victims of the salmonella outbreak. Food and Drug Administration officials say the contamination occurred at PCA's Blakely plant.
Emails and other documents suggest Parnell knew batches of peanut products were contaminated when they were shipped. Several emails suggest Parnell was more concerned about the costs of holding the product instead of public health.
The suit was filed by Seattle based attorney Bill Marler in Georgia's Middle District Federal court. The plaintiffs are Derek and Cindy Trone.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
PCA Head Hit With Suit
