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Roxie Douglas sues Wendy’s over contaminated double cheeseburger

8/25/2026

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Roxie Ellis Douglas filed a federal lawsuit against Wendy's alleging a contaminated double cheeseburger.
She ate the burger and baked potato on Aug. 5, 2025, delivered by DoorDash to her Chicago home.
Douglas claims Campylobacter bacteria caused campylobacteriosis, leading to two hospitalizations and $93,578.24 in medical costs.
She seeks at least $50,000 in damages.
Wendy's has not filed a formal response to the lawsuit.

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Roxie Ellis Douglas filed a federal lawsuit against Wendy's alleging a contaminated double cheeseburger.
She ate the burger and baked potato on Aug. 5, 2025, delivered by DoorDash to her Chicago home.
Douglas claims Campylobacter bacteria caused campylobacteriosis, leading to two hospitalizations and $93,578.24 in medical costs.
She seeks at least $50,000 in damages.
Wendy's has not filed a formal response to the lawsuit.