United States of America et al v. Pacific Chemical International, Inc. et al

  1. May 14, 2019

    Chemical Importer Cleared Of $11M Duty-Dodging Claims

    A Los Angeles federal jury has rejected a whistleblower's claims that food additive company UniChem dodged $11 million in duty payments on an imported chemical.

  2. May 03, 2019

    Glycine Smuggling Claims Based On Feud, Jury Told

    The owner of a food additive company told a California federal jury Friday that he's worked hard for the "American Dream" and that a whistleblower's claims that he smuggled glycine into the U.S. without paying $11 million in required duties are part of a rival's long-standing vendetta.

  3. August 13, 2018

    Glycine Exporter Can't Dodge $11M Smuggling Scheme Claim

    A California federal judge struck down a food additive exporter's attempt to throw out claims saying it had smuggled glycine into the U.S. from China without paying more than $11 million in required duties, calling the exporter's use of the Fifth Amendment "both a sword and shield."