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Six-Year-Old Sues After E. coli at State Fair | Mesa News
A six-year-old boy is suing the Arizona State Fair after contracting a life-threatening E. coli infection from its petting zoo, leading to 21 days in the hospital, kidney failure, and lifelong medical needs. The lawsuit blames insufficient handwashing stations—relying only on sanitizer—and seeks accountability for medical bills already exceeding $200K with future costs potentially surpassing $3 million. The family’s lawyer vows to push for systemic changes to prevent other children from suffering the same fate. Following an outbreak that sickened dozens, the fair has shut down the petting zoo…
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