The estate of Órla Ruth Baxendale, a young dancer who tragically died from an allergic reaction to a mislabeled peanut-containing cookie, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The suit alleges gross negligence on the part of grocery retailer Stew Leonard’s and wholesaler Cookies United for failing to properly label the product. Baxendale, who had a severe peanut allergy, consumed the cookie, unaware of its contents, leading to a fatal anaphylactic reaction. Despite prior notification, the lawsuit claims the companies negligently failed to declare the ingredient change, seeking unspecified damages.
Lawsuit Filed Over Mislabeling of Cookie in Fatal Allergic Reaction
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