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The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). 114th Annual Convention and Trade Show November 29 - December 2, 2004 Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. William Marler, JD Marler Clark LLP, PS. Fairs and Petting Zoos = America.

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The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE)

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  1. The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) • 114th Annual Convention and Trade Show • November 29 - December 2, 2004 • Las Vegas Hilton Hotel William Marler, JD Marler Clark LLP, PS

  2. Fairs and Petting Zoos = America

  3. 24 Outbreaks associated with Petting Zoos and Fairs have been reported since 1995 Wisconsin Minnesota Washington New York Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Oregon Texas North Carolina However, E. coli Illnesses at Fairs

  4. E. coli Illnesses at Fairs • Hundreds of illnesses and the development of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) • Some linked to direct contact with animals, others associated with air- or water-borne E. coli O157:H7

  5. Recent Study – 32 Fairs • E. coli O157:H7 found in: • Beef Cattle 13.8% • Dairy Cattle 5.9% • Pigs 3.6% • Sheep 5.2% • Goats 2.8% • Pest Fly Pools 7.1% Same or greater percentage than found in feedlots!

  6. Kids After Attending Fairs

  7. Negligence • The failure, through omission or commission, to act as an ordinary, reasonable and prudent person would act. • Negligence is accidental, as distinguished from "intentional torts" (assault or trespass, for example) or from crimes. • A person who is negligent is responsible for the damages the action or failure to act causes.

  8. Defenses • Fairs are good • Immunities – primarily governmental • Caps on damages – limits incentive by not making it worth it to sue • Contributory Fault/Assumption of the Risk - fairgoers should know the risks of visiting • Causation – New, never happened, unclear cause

  9. Prevention – the best defense • Increase Education of Yourself and the Public of Risk of Animal Contact • Increase Ventilation of Buildings to Improve Air Flow per Approved Standards • Sanitize Walkways and Railings

  10. Prevention – Cont. • Ban Food from Exhibition Halls and Areas Surrounding Exhibition Halls • Increase the Number of Hand Washing Stations and Encourage the Public to Use Them

  11. Consider Admitting Only Animals that have Passed E. coli O157:H7 Screening - $32 Limit Airborne E. coli by 1) not moving soiled bedding during exhibit hours, 2) keep stall areas damp with an approved disinfectant Prevention – Cont.

  12. Prevention – Cont. • Hand-mouth activities should not be permitted in animal area – not only food, but drinks, smoking, toys and pacifiers • Consider severely limiting animal interaction with children, the elderly, pregnant women and immuno-compromised people

  13. WARNING Any contact with animals may cause diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, renal failure, and death. Enter at your own risk

  14. Wishful Thinking – does not help

  15. Ignoring It – does not help

  16. Enter the Lawyer

  17. A Jury 12 Fairgoers What will a Jury Think?

  18. Questions?See the Marler Clark Fair Safety sitehttp://www.fair-safety.com William Marler, JD Marler Clark LLP, PS 6600 Bank of America Tower 701 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 206-346-1888 Phone 206-346-1898 Fax http://www.MarlerClark.com

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