May 25th 2024.
A tragic incident has unfolded, as the estate of a young and talented dancer, Órla Ruth Baxendale, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The cause of her untimely passing was a mislabelled cookie that contained peanuts, which triggered a fatal anaphylactic reaction. The lawsuit claims that the failure to properly label the packaging was a grossly negligent act.
According to reports, twenty-five-year-old Baxendale was in the prime of her life when she moved from England to New York City to pursue her passion for dancing. However, her dreams were cut short when she consumed a Florentine cookie sold by grocery retailer Stew Leonard's and suffered a severe allergic reaction that ultimately led to her death. The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in Waterbury, Connecticut last Thursday.
The batch of holiday cookies that caused this tragedy were sold at Stew Leonard's stores in Danbury and Newington, Connecticut. State officials later issued a recall for these cookies, which were produced by the Long Island-based wholesaler, Cookies United. These cookies were labelled with the Stew Leonard's brand name, which has led to both companies being named in the lawsuit. Additionally, several Stew Leonard's employees are also facing legal action.
The lawsuit states that the failure to properly label the cookie package was a grossly negligent act that showed a lack of regard for human life. It also alleges that the manufacturers and sellers were obligated by law to declare all the ingredients accurately. In response to these claims, a spokesperson for Stew Leonard's has stated that they are unable to comment on ongoing litigation.
The general counsel for Cookies United has also not responded to an email seeking comment on the matter. In January, Stew Leonard's revealed that the supplier had switched from using soy nuts to peanuts in the recipe without notifying their chief safety officer. Cookies United, on the other hand, had stated that they had informed Stew Leonard's about the presence of peanuts in the product last July and had labelled all products accordingly.
The lawsuit is seeking unspecified monetary and punitive damages for the loss of a young and promising life. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of accurate labelling and taking proper precautions, especially when dealing with allergens that can have severe consequences. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Órla Ruth Baxendale during this difficult time.
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