Pfft we don't sue at the drop of a hat here in Canada.

There's been several recent recalls of flour over the last few months and other foods tainted but you don't see people suing. The government cracks down but people here can't be bothered to be so petty.

I mean sure it happens if it's really serious but for small stuff people would just think you're a dick.

People who sue for small stuff don't care what you think they are. Trader Joes has deep pockets, Pirate Joes does not, you sue Trader Joes.

Same as if you bought a bad soda at a bodega, or Advil that had been adulterated: the manufacturer, not the retailer.

Setting aside the various snarking about lawsuits, I could imagine this being a more complicated question in that case--Pirate Joe's being an "unauthorized reseller" might be legally significant with respect to liability.

No, you sue everyone. Everyone who has been involved. Truck driver almost killed Tracy Morgan. Did he sue the trucker? No he sued walmart.

Correction: you sue the wealthiest people who can be construed as involved.

Isn't this exactly what the OP is talking about? Why would you sue anybody in that situation?

I'm legitimately being honest and not condescending but in that case you sue everyone. Trader Joes, Pirate Joes, the owner of Pirate Joes, etc. It's how lawsuits work.

Good job helping ruin it for everybody.

Accidents happen. It doesn't entitle you to a free pay day.