PACA Trust Litigation Alert

On January 15, 2015, a civil action was filed in Pennsylvania against Stea Bros., Inc. in an effort to recover about $135,800.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On January 19, 2015, a civil action was filed in Michigan against Cherry Growers, Inc. in an effort to recover about $152,500.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On January 22, 2015, a civil action was filed in California against R & R Fresh Fruits and Vegetables of California, Inc. in an effort to recover about $110,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On January 27, 2015, a civil action was filed in California against A.L.L. Groups, Inc. d/b/a Vic’s Market in an effort to recover about $33,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On January 28, 2015, a civil action was filed in Georgia against Roberta Giant Mart, Inc. in an effort to recover about $22,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On January 30, 2015, a civil action was filed in Texas against Heart of Texas Produce, Inc. in an effort to recover about $148,500.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On February 2, 2015, a civil action was filed in Florida against Monterey Market LLC in an effort to recover about $667,000.00 in alleged PACA trust debt.

On February 11, 2015, a civil action was filed in New York against New Farm, Inc. in an effort to recover about $40,000.00 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.