Moore v. Jewel Companies, Inc.

PRESIDING JUSTICE McCORMICK

delivered the opinion of the court:

In April 1985, Michael Moore, a minor and an employee of Jewel Companies, Inc., contracted salmonellosis from drinking Jewel’s milk. Michael’s mother, Marie Moore, sued Jewel for sums she spent on medical care for Michael, and she sued as Michael’s next friend for his pain, suffering and lost earnings. The Moores did not sue Jewel’s parent corporation, American Stores Company, and they opted out of a class action filed against Jewel and American Stores. Jewel settled the Moores’ lawsuit, but Jewel claimed a lien on the settlement…