E. coli O157 Claims

If you or a loved one have suffered illness due to E. coli O157 infection, our specialist personal injury solicitors are here to help you pursue a claim for compensation.

We understand the serious impact this type of infection can have and will guide you through the legal process with expertise and care.

Exposure to E. coli bacteria (Escherichia Coli infection O157) can be devastating to young children and the elderly and can be fatal.

Jill Greenfield, Claire Glasgow, Harvinder Kaur and the team are currently dealing with the 2014 Huntley's Country Stores outbreak and previously supported victims of the 2009 Godstone farm outbreak. Several children exposed suffered renal failure and are at risk of serious health conditions in the future.

Jill pursued a claim on behalf of a young boy who suffered serious brain damage following a trip to an open farm. A multi-million pound settlement was agreed to pay for his care and housing. She also represented two young boys in Yorkshire, infected after eating Sainsbury's burgers.

Jill has worked with the world's leading experts in E. coli O157, including Lothar Beutin in Berlin. She was invited to speak to members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Health and campaigns for better awareness of the dangers of E. coli O157.

Our E. coli O157 claims experts

Our award-winning team believes in putting clients first. We are dedicated to achieving the best results possible and pride ourselves on our sensitive approach. Any of our E. coli O157 claims experts below will be pleased to discuss your case and offer free advice over the phone.

Jill Greenfield

Partner, Head of Serious Injury Sector
London, England 0330 460 6778 Email Jill

Personal Injury
Claire Glasgow

Director
London, England 0330 460 6747 Email Claire

Personal Injury
Harvinder Kaur

Director
London, England 0330 460 6762 Email Harvinder

Personal Injury
Keith Barrett

Partner
London, England 0330 460 6783 Email Keith

Personal Injury
Jennifer Buchanan

Partner
London, England 0330 460 6774 Email Jennifer

Personal Injury
Keith Cundall

Partner
Manchester, England 0330 460 7381 Email Keith

Personal Injury
Nick Godwin

Partner
London, England 0330 460 7204 Email Nick

Personal Injury
Dushal Mehta

Partner
London, England 0330 460 6751 Email Dushal

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Personal Injury
Lewis Ayre

Senior Associate
London, England 0330 460 6788 Email Lewis
Adam Curry

Senior Associate
London, England 0330 460 6367 Email Adam

Personal Injury

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E. coli Toxin in Childhood Linked to Early-Onset Bowel Cancer

29/04/2025

Scientists have discovered a link between childhood contact with a toxin produced by E. coli and higher rates of bowel cancer in young adults.

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Concern over rising cases of E.coli from 'nationally distributed food item'

07/06/2024

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Jill Greenfield explains legal impact of E. coli outbreak linked to Mrs Kirkham's cheese

02/01/2024

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River pollution risks ruining waterside holidays with E.ColiO157 exposure

20/07/2023

6-figure settlement for young boy exposed to EcoliO157 during farm visit

04/02/2022

Claire settled a case on behalf of Charlie*, an 8-year-old who contracted Ecoli O157 during a farm visit and went on to develop HUS, a serious kidney condition that warranted dialysis and inpatient hospital treatment.

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