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John Doe I, et al v. Nestle, USA, et al

  1. September 04, 2014

    9th Circ. Revives Child Slaves' Suit Against Nestle

    A Ninth Circuit panel revived a lawsuit brought by former child slaves who were forced to harvest cocoa in the Ivory Coast alleging Nestle USA Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Co. and Cargill Incorporated Co. aided and abetted child slavery in order to obtain the cheapest cocoa possible.

  2. January 22, 2014

    Nestle Child Labor Ruling Blurs Alien Tort Law, 9th Circ. Told

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday urged the Ninth Circuit to revisit a panel's ruling reviving a putative class action against Nestle USA Inc., Cargill Inc. and others over alleged forced child labor, saying the decision will deepen confusion about the proper interpretation of the Alien Tort Statute and open companies up to protracted ATS litigation.

  3. December 19, 2013

    9th Circ. Revives Child Labor Suit Against Nestle, Cargill

    The Ninth Circuit on Thursday vacated the dismissal of a putative class action brought against Nestle USA Inc., Cargill Inc. and others over alleged forced child labor, holding that the corporations could face liability for claims brought under the Alien Tort Statute.