August 4, 2026
Posted by: OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection after eating at Chipotle or another affected Mexican-style restaurant in Minnesota, you should talk with a lawyer. A good lawyer can assess what food product caused your illness, collect the necessary evidence to prove your case, and help you deal with medical bills and insurance companies.
Many people who recently got sick from Salmonella Javiana linked to contaminated jalapeños are now asking how to find the right lawyer for their lawsuit. We recommend asking any lawyer you plan on hiring to sue Chipotle the following key questions:
Experience makes a difference. A lawyer who has a lot of experience with Salmonella cases will already understand the science, the restaurant supply chain industry safety standards, and the medicine. Salmonella cases require specialized knowledge, and only a small number of lawyers in the country have extensive experience litigating nationwide foodborne illness cases.
OFT Law attorneys have handled cases from virtually every major foodborne illness outbreak in recent history. Our lawyers have litigated major restaurant and fresh produce outbreaks involving Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Cyclospora across the country. Notably, our lawyers represented many people sickened in the 2015 Chipotle Outbreak.
Salmonella infections can cause severe medical complications, severe dehydration, and long-term health issues like Reactive Arthritis. Your lawyer should know how to handle complex personal injury cases and have a proven track record of results.
OFT Law has recovered millions of dollars for victims of foodborne illnesses, including multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for children and adults sickened by contaminated food.
Hiring a lawyer who is already deeply invested and actively investigating the outbreak benefits you. The lawyer will have a head start on the litigation, be able to use information from early cases to help the whole group, and have more leverage in settlement negotiations.
OFT Law is actively investigating the Minnesota Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle and local Mexican restaurants. We will be filing the first lawsuit in Minnesota. Our firm’s main office is in Minneapolis, giving us direct access to local health department findings, state resources, and court systems.
In complex food safety cases against massive corporations like Chipotle, you will need world-class food safety experts. Experienced Salmonella lawyers know the best experts and have established relationships with them. Having top-tier experts gives you immense leverage in negotiations.
OFT Law works with leading molecular epidemiologists, microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, and supply chain experts. We know exactly who to call to trace the pathogen from the farm level to the restaurant kitchen.
When you trust a lawyer with your case, you need to know who will actually be doing the work. Experience counts for little if the experienced partner isn’t actively managing your file.
OFT Law was founded with a laser focus on foodborne illness cases, so every attorney in the firm has the specialized experience required to handle them. We take a team approach to every file, ensuring your case gets personal attention from seasoned lawyers.
OFT Law will apply our extensive experience to make a plan and timeline that is right for your case. A good, experienced food safety lawyer will have clear answers to all your questions.
Remember: the lawyer you choose does make a difference in your case!
We handle food injury cases across the nation, offer 100% free initial consultations, and there are never any fees unless you recover compensation.
Phone: 888.828.7087
Email: advice@oftlaw.com
