AirBoss Defense Group, LLC v. Smart Gloves Holdings SDN BHD et al

  1. May 17, 2023

    Judge Won't Free Glove Maker From Forced Labor Suit, Yet

    A California federal judge resisted a Malaysian glove maker's efforts to toss a $68 million lawsuit alleging a forced labor investigation cover-up, saying he needed more information into the company to determine if it could be brought before a California court.

  2. January 13, 2023

    Rubber Co. Fights Bid To Toss Hidden Labor Violation Suit

    An AirBoss unit said a Malaysian manufacturer can't challenge the jurisdiction of its $68 million suit claiming the manufacturer concealed forced labor issues concerning gloves intended for a federal contract, saying the case had clear links to California.

  3. December 13, 2022

    Glove Co. Wants $68M Labor Probe Concealment Suit Ended

    A Malaysian manufacturer urged a California federal court to toss a $68 million suit claiming it misled a business partner about alleged forced labor issues, resulting in gloves meant for a federal contract being seized at customs, saying the court lacked jurisdiction.

  4. September 20, 2022

    Fed. Contractor Says Glove Co. Hid Gov't Forced Labor Probe

    AirBoss has sued a manufacturer for more than $68 million after nitrile gloves it purchased for a federal contract were seized at U.S. ports, saying the glove maker fraudulently concealed that it was under investigation for alleged forced labor issues.