Tag: Corporate Accountability
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Boeing CEO Faces Senate Panel Over Safety Concerns
Boeing’s CEO, David Calhoun, testified before a Senate panel today amidst scrutiny over safety issues and manufacturing problems plaguing the aerospace giant. The hearing, held in Washington, D.C., centered on the company’s response to the 2018 and 2019 crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners, which claimed 346 lives. Apologies and Accountability During his testimony, Calhoun…
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Landmark Verdict: Chiquita Brands to Pay $38.3 Million
A federal jury in West Palm Beach, Florida, has delivered a landmark verdict against Chiquita Brands International, ordering the company to pay $38.3 million in damages to 16 family members of individuals killed during Colombia’s protracted civil conflict. The jury found Chiquita liable for funding the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), a notorious right-wing…
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Chiquita Brands Ordered to Pay $38.3 Million Damages
A federal jury in West Palm Beach, Florida, has ruled that Chiquita Brands International must pay $38.3 million in damages to 16 family members of individuals killed during Colombia’s prolonged civil conflict. This landmark verdict marks the first time Chiquita has been held liable for its alleged financial support of a violent right-wing paramilitary group,…
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Chiquita Brands Ordered to Pay $38.3 Million in Colombia Human Rights Case
A federal jury in West Palm Beach, Florida, has ruled that Chiquita Brands International must compensate 16 family members of victims killed during Colombia’s civil war. The jury found Chiquita guilty of funding the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), a right-wing paramilitary group responsible for numerous deaths. This marks a significant legal precedent as…
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Ohio Oil and Gas Commission Dismisses Appeal Over Fracking Wastewater Cleanup Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Oil and Gas Commission made a significant decision on Friday, dismissing an appeal in a case revolving around assigning a $1.3 million bill for cleaning up leaked hydraulic fracturing wastewater. The controversy involves a company owned by a Republican state senator and former commissioner. State Sen. Brian Chavez, a prominent…
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iPhone 7 Owners Could Receive Compensation from Apple
If you’ve owned an iPhone 7, you might be eligible for compensation from Apple due to a class-action settlement regarding audio issues and repairs. Settlement Details and Eligibility Users who owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between Sept. 16, 2016, and Jan. 3, 2023, and reported audio problems or required repairs to Apple…
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Allegations Spark Change: RenCen Security Relinquishes Arrest Powers
In response to allegations of racism and abuse, private security at the GM RenCen in Detroit will no longer have the authority to make arrests. Allegations of Racism and Abuse Recent accusations have surfaced regarding racial profiling and excessive force against individuals deemed undesirables by security officers at the RenCen. Surrender of License Security officers…
