Running Head: Chapter 2 Case Studies
Chapter 2 Case Studies
Katrina Ravenell
Monroe Community College
Running Head: Chapter 2 Case Studies 2
Chapter 2 Case Studies
2-4. Venue. Brandy Austin used powdered infant formula to feed her infant
daughter shortly after her birth. Austin claimed that a can of Nestlé Good Start
Supreme Powder Infant Formula was contaminated with Enterobacter
sakazakii bacteria. The bacteria can cause infections of the bloodstream and
central nervous system meningitis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding the
brain or spinal cord). Austin filed an action against Nestlé in Hennepin County
District Court in Minnesota. Nestlé argued for a change of venue because the
alleged tortious action on the part of Nestlé occurred in South Carolina. Austin is