May 2006

Seattle-based lawyer William Marler says he plans to file 148 cases against Sheetz and Coronet Foods concerning allegedly Salmonella-infested tomatoes sold in 2004. Most are in Pennsylvania, but he says there are handfuls in West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia in Maryland.

A group of four Sheetz customers have already filed a lawsuit in Tucker Circuit

Worried about colds, flu and other germs? Go ahead and touch those doorknobs and elevator buttons, but watch out for the telephone, fresh laundry and sinks, a top expert advises.

And while you should always wash your hands before making a meal, many people do not realize that they should do so afterwards also, says

Customers Kenneth and Charlene Winters as well as Larry and Tamela Clendennin filed two separate lawsuits against Sheetz, Inc., for selling tomatoes containing salmonella bacteria. Coronet Foods, Inc., the tomato supplier, is also listed as a defendant.

Both are represented by Michael L. Solomon of Morgantown law firm Solomon and Solomon.

Both Larry Clendennin and