Category Archives: PACA Trust Litigation Alerts

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

On August 28, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against Koshan, Inc. d/b/a Payless Foods and d/b/a Bargain Foods in an effort to collect approximately $421,500.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On August 24, 2012, a civil action was filed in New Jersey against Amazon Produce Network LLC in an effort to collect approximately $437,800.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On August 21, 2012, a civil action was filed in Maryland against Tree House Produce, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $140,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  A temporary restraining order was recently entered in this case.

On August 9, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against Inglewood Unified School District in an effort to collect approximately $36,300.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On August 6, 2012, a civil action was filed in Massachusetts against Vetsource Solutions LLC in an effort to collect approximately $26,900.00 in an 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 July 16, 2012, a civil action was filed in Florida against On The Beach Brokers, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $19,690.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On July 16, 2012, a civil action was filed in Georgia against TJ Produce, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $120,540.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On July 23, 2012, a civil action was filed in Puerto Rico against Luna Commercial Corp. in an effort to collect approximately $21,750.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  

On July 24, 2012, a civil action was filed in Maryland against Evergreen Supermarket, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $10,800.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On July 31, 2012, a civil action was filed in Maryland against Tamburo, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $6,400.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On August 1, 2012, a civil action was filed in Washington against Walla Walla Gardeners’ Association, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $19,850.00 in an 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 July 10, 2012, AMK Foodservices, Inc. d/b/a Kaney Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  In this case, the debtor recently filed a motion seeking to approve a PACA claims procedure.  This motion is currently pending before the court, but no hearing date has been set yet.

Please check your A/R to see if this case affects you.  If it does, please do not wait to assert your rights.

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

PACA Trust Litigation Alert

On July 17, 2012, a civil action was filed in Arizona against Rainbow Produce Company Incorporated in an effort to collect approximately $43,611.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On July 13, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against G. R. Products LLC in an effort to collect approximately $112,212.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On July 9, 2012, a civil action was filed in Texas against Empire Produce USA LLC  in an effort to collect approximately $124,366.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  

On July 6, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against South Bay Fresh, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $48,600.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On July 3, 2012, a civil action was filed in Michigan against Great Lakes Produce and Marketing LLC in an effort to collect approximately $26,400.00 in an 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 June 27, 2012, a civil action was filed in Wisconsin against The Red Onion LLC in an effort to collect approximately $56,960.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On June 21, 2012, a civil action was filed in New York against New Farm, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $140,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On June 18, 2012, a civil action was filed in New York against Suffolk Banana Co., Inc., Long Island Banana Corp. and Long Island Banana in an effort to collect approximately $1,998,400.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  

On June 18, 2012, a civil action was filed in Idaho against Savory Sweet LLC in an effort to collect approximately $58,400.00 in an 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 June 14, 2012, a civil action was filed in Indiana against Superior Supermarket I-IV each d/b/a Super-Max in an effort to collect approximately $48,300.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On June 13, 2012, a civil action was filed in Florida against J.P. Imports, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $21,000.00 in alleged PACA debt.  

On June 13, 2012, a civil action was filed in the District of Columbia against E&C Foods, Inc. d/b/a Best World Supermarket a/k/a Best Way Supermarket in an effort to collect approximately $7,000.00 in alleged PACA debt.  

On June 8, 2012, a civil action was filed in New Jersey against Del Monte Farms LLC in an effort to collect approximately $181,700.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.  The Court recently entered a Temporary Restraining Order in this case.

On June 8, 2012, a civil action was filed in Arizona against Fresh Touch Distributing, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $45,800.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt. 

On June 7, 2012, a civil action was filed in Massachusetts against Joseph Aiello and Sons, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $24,200.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt. 

Lastly, two new civil actions were filed in California against Patterson Vegetable Company LLC in an effort to collect upon more 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 May 29, 2012, a civil action was filed in Chicago against CP No. 3, Inc. d/b/a Cermak Produce, DMM Produce, Inc. d/b/a Harvey Fresh Market, Mayfair Market Place, Inc. d/b/a Mayfair Market, Jenor LLC – Michael’s Fresh Market, Michael’s Market, Inc. and North Avenue Fresh Market LLC in an effort to collect approximately $1,9322,270.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On May 29, 2012, a civil action was filed in Maryland against Tamburo, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $23,500.00 in alleged PACA debt.  

On May 31, 2012, a new civil action was filed in Washington against Seven Stars Fruit Company LLC in an effort to collect approximately $2,018,400.00 in alleged PACA debt.  

On June 1, 2012, a civil action was filed in Chicago against A-1 Foodservice, Inc. and Forever Green Food Group, Inc. d/b/a Forever Green Foodservice in an effort to collect approximately $27,700.00 in an 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 May 22, 2012, a civil action was filed in Hawaii against Paradise Corner LLC in an effort to collect approximately $164,950.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.  

On May 23, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against Santanas Grill, Inc. d/b/a Fresh MXN Food in an effort to collect approximately $64,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.  

On May 24, 2012, a civil action was filed in Alabama against Atlanta Tomato LLC in an effort to collect approximately $492,890.00 in an 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 May 10, 2012, a civil action was filed in New York against Sun East Trading Corp. in an effort to collect approximately $198,650.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.  Importantly, the Court recently entered a Temporary Restraining Order in this case.

On May 10, 2012, a civil action was filed in Washington against Seven Stars Fruit Company LLC in an effort to collect approximately $1,467,950.00 in alleged PACA debt.  

On May 15, 2012, a civil action was filed in Maryland against Blue Ocean Enterprises LLC t/a The Family Market in an effort to collect approximately $236,000.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.  Importantly, the Court recently entered a Temporary Restraining Order in this case. 

On May 15, 2012, a civil action was filed in New York against J. NY Produce, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $48,000.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.  Importantly, the Court recently entered a Temporary Restraining Order in this case.

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 May 2, 2012, a civil action was filed in Florida against Aaron’s Market LLC in an effort to collect approximately $18,100.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.  

On May 3, 2012, a civil action was filed in Massachusetts against Lowell Bros. & Bailey, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $450,489.00 in alleged PACA debt.  A motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for the appointment of a Trustee are currently pending.

On May 4, 2012, a civil action was filed in Arizona against Triple R Distributing LLC in an effort to collect approximately $130,180.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.  

On May 4, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against Cal-O Vegetable Exchange, Inc. in an effort to collect approximately $318,245.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On May 4, 2012, a civil action was filed in Washington against G & H Foods, Inc. d/b/a Paldo World Federal Way in an effort to collect approximately $36,930.00 in an alleged PACA trust debt.

On May 8, 2012, a civil action was filed in California against Patterson Vegetable Company LLC in an effort to collect approximately $123,315.00 in an 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.