Bangkok--1 May--KFC
KFC Australia has confirmed it will appeal Friday’s judgment (20 April 2012) in the NSW Supreme Court which found KFC was responsible for causing the salmonella poisoning of a young girl in Sydney in 2005.
The family of Monika Samaan had sought compensation from KFC claiming Monika had become ill after eating a chicken Twister purchased from a Sydney store in October 2005.
KFC denied the claim however, following a four week trial in the NSW Supreme Court in 2010, Justice Rothman has now found in favour of the Samaan family.
KFC Australia’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Sally Glover said:
“This is clearly a very tragic case but we are deeply disappointed and surprised by the judge’s decision.
“We believe the evidence showed KFC did not cause this tragedy and, after reviewing the judgment and seeking further advice from our lawyers, we have decided to appeal Justice Rothman’s decision.
“We feel deeply for Monika and the Samaan family however we also have a responsibility to defend KFC’s reputation as a provider of safe, high quality food.
“In fifty years in Australia, KFC has earned a reputation for having the highest food safety standards and we will continue working to ensure that record is maintained,” she said.
“Given the matter will now be on appeal, it is not appropriate that we make further comment at this time.” she said.