Tiger Brands to cover medical expenses to those affected by listeriosis outbreak

First Take SA

Tiger Brands has pledged to cover urgent medical expenses for those affected by the 2017 listeriosis outbreak, which claimed over 200 lives. The company faces estimated damages of R1.5 billion to R2.5 billion in ongoing legal proceedings. Despite no final court verdict on liability, Tiger Brands is engaging with victim representatives to reach a settlement. Zeenat Emmamally, Attorney at Richard Spoor Incorporated Attorneys, spoke to Elvis Presslin