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$94K Medical Bills After Alleged Wendy's Food Poisoning
24 Aug
Summary
- Woman hospitalized with severe gastrointestinal infection.
- Alleged contamination with Campylobacter bacteria led to multiple ailments.
- Over $93,000 in medical expenses incurred since August 2025.
A Chicago woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Wendy's, alleging a double cheeseburger purchased on August 5, 2025, caused a severe gastrointestinal infection. Roxie Ellis Douglas, 68, claims the meal was contaminated with Campylobacter bacteria, leading to acute infectious colitis, dehydration, and hypokalemia.
Douglas asserts that the food was unfit for consumption and breached the implied warranty of wholesomeness. She has accumulated $93,578.24 in medical expenses since August 6, 2025, for treatments including multiple hospitalizations and a colonoscopy.
The lawsuit further accuses Wendy's of inadequate sanitation and failure to warn consumers about potential hazards. The company has not yet formally responded to the allegations. Wendy's corporate site emphasizes its commitment to food safety and rigorous testing protocols for suppliers.
