PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

On October 12, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against Superior Foods, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $106,690.00 in alleged PACA trust debt. 

On October 15, 2012, a civil action was filed in Georgia against Brown’s Farmers Market, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $135,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On October 17, 2012, a civil action was filed in Iowa against Sunny Side Foods, LLC d/b/a Sunny Side Farm in an effort to collect approximately $50,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On October 17, 2012, a civil action was filed in Illinois against Illinois Trading Co. and The Obee Family Partnership in an effort to collect approximately $45,770.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  A Temporary Restraining Order was entered in this case.

On October 22, 2012, a civil action was filed in Massachusetts against M&A Fresh Produce, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $36,700.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

Please check your A/R to see if these cases affect you.  If they do, please do not wait to assert your rights.

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

On October 5, 2012, a civil action was filed in New Jersey against Watermelons, Inc. d/b/a All Sweet Watermelons in an effort to collect approximately $131,100.00 in alleged PACA trust debt. 

On October 9, 2012, a civil action was filed in Florida against Luis and Sergio Castillo d/b/a Castillo Produce in an effort to collect approximately $25,260.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On October 9, 2012, a civil action was filed in Virginia against Staunton Fruit & Produce Co., Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $148,100.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On October 10, 2012, a civil action was filed in Illinois against Illinois Trading Company and Obee Family Partnership in an effort to collect approximately $197,380.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  A motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is pending.

On October 11, 2012, a civil action was filed in Illinois against Kenosha Fresh Market LLC in an effort to collect approximately $64,270.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  An agreed Temporary Restraining Order appears to be in place.

Please check your A/R to see if these cases affect you.  If they do, please do not wait to assert your rights.