The resulting imbroglio touched on a complex intersection of sometimes-conflicting issues including food safety, business efficiency, marketing, corporate liability and customer perception.
Civil negligence rules are not apt to confer criminal liabilitythe identification principle remains the only basis in common law for corporate liability for gross negligence manslaughter.
The offence is concerned with corporate liability and does not apply to directors or other individuals who have a senior role in the company or organisation.
The legal structure of public companies and business insurance policies shield equity holders from the bulk of corporate liability, including from indebtedness and legal problems.
As well as new legislative attempts to limit corporate liability, reduce the cost of failure, and allow them to access and share personal user information with the government.
