5-13 news: Cargill, E. coli victim reach settlement
Smith’s story became well-known after a New York Times article about her illness and how the tainted meat reached the marketplace. After becoming ill, Smith suffered kidney failure and seizures and was placed in a medically induced coma for three months.
Her Seattle-based attorney, Bill Marler, said Smith's case continues to generate public and industry discussion about the importance of better food safety, reports the Associated Press.