Food Fight! The Art and Science of Foodborne Illness Litigation
January 2-12, 2018
Online
2 J.D. credits
Pending approval for on-demand standard CLE credits
Faculty
Ryan Osterholm at OFT Law, PLLC
Brendan Flaherty at OFT Law, PLLC
Description
This course will provide a solid introduction to the world of product liability litigation and cutting-edge issues in food safety. it will equip law students and practitioners with both the legal fundamentals and the practical aspects of product liability litigation through the lens of foodborne illness cases.
We will explore the statutory, regulatory and common law framework for foodborne illness torts by examining several case studies from recent foodborne illness outbreaks. General topics will include the evolution of strict liability law; identifying proper parties; value selection; complaint drafting; written discovery; depositions; and working with experts.
Intended Participants
This course is intended for law students at any U.S. law school seeking J.D. credit. It is also intended for attorneys seeking CLE credits and for other working professionals.
Textbook
Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat
Online Learning
These courses will be taught using Blackboard and administered asynchronously online. In accordance with ABA rules, law students are limited to four credits in online courses per term, and to no more than 15 total online credits towards their J.D. degree. Law students must have earned 28 credits before earning credit for online courses.
Course Requirements
- Students must complete all class sessions and reading assignments.
- Degree-seeking students must submit a written paper or complete a final exam as specified in the course syllabus.
- This course has no prerequisite other than Torts and Civil Procedure.
Registration
- Law Students: Degree-seeking students currently enrolled in an ABA-approved law school should complete Part A of the application form and return it with a letter from their school’s registrar reflecting their status as a student in good standing with permission to take the Mitchell Hamline course(s) as a visiting student. NOTE: Mitchell Hamline students do not need a letter of good standing from the registrar and should register via Agresso.
- Working Professionals: Working professionals may apply by completing Part B of the application form, which grants them special student status.
- The deadline for Mitchell Hamline students to add or drop a J-Term course in Agresso is December 20, 2018. After December 20, students may still drop or add until the start of the course by completing the Add/Drop form and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar. Students who drop after December 20 and before the start of the course will incur a $150 per credit penalty.
Tuition
Please contact Megan Bohlman (megan.bohlman@mitchellhamline.edu) for tuition information.
Nonrefundable application deposit: $150 per course
The deposit will be deducted from the total tuition amount and only returned if you are not accepted into the course or the course is canceled. The balance of the tuition is due one week prior to the first class session for each course after which no refund will be made.
Please review the Financial Aid Office’s website for financial aid options.
Mitchell Hamline JD students should not fill out an application, MHSL JD students will register for this course in Agresso.
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