Mother files lawsuit against catering company over daughter's E. coli infection

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Andre's Banquets and Catering, claiming her daughter contracted an E. coli infection after eating at a school event on November 8. The daughter began showing symptoms two days later and has lost seven pounds. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health reported 94 E. coli cases linked to four events catered by Andre's. The health department suspects salad may be the source but has not confirmed the exact cause of the outbreak. Andre's owner, John Armengol Jr., denied the allegations, stating the business follows strict food safety protocols. He emphasized that no contaminated products have been identified and defended the company's reputation in the community.