Petting zoo lawsuits trickle in

There are now 24 confirmed cases of E.coli infection and 40 suspected cases statewide in Florida, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Most of those who were infected live in Orange County in central Florida, and that’s where three lawsuits have been filed.
Our lawsuits allege AgVenture Farm Shows of Plant City, Florida, should have done a better job protecting visitors from the bacteria and merely cautioning them to wash their hands was not enough.
The reality is, trying to keep their hands washed constantly, not just wiping them down with a handy wipe — it’s a very difficult task.