The New York Times has published an exemplary piece highlighting Lieff Cabraser’s leadership in securing a pivotal victory for Kona coffee farmers in a pernicious fraud case. Initiated by Lieff Cabraser in 2019 on behalf of Hawaiian farmers, the lawsuit targeted major retailers and suppliers for selling counterfeit Kona coffee, thereby diminishing the esteemed legacy
U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik of the Western District of Washington at Seattle has granted final approval to the latest and last settlement in a lawsuit brought by Hawaii’s Big Island coffee farmers accusing retailers and suppliers of falsely labeling ordinary coffee beans as premium “Kona” coffee.
As reported by Law Street Media, on October 4, 2022, U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik of the Western District of Washington at Seattle issued an order granting preliminary approval to a proposed $6.15 million settlement aimed at resolving Hawaii coffee farmers claims that Costco, Marshalls, Gold Coffee Roasters, and other large retailers falsely labeled ordinary
As reported by Law360 (subscription), Costco, Marshalls and Gold Coffee Roasters have reached agreements with Hawaii’s Big Island coffee farmers to settle the class action lawsuit filed by Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel accusing them of falsely labeling ordinary coffee beans as premium “Kona” coffee. The settlement includes a $6 million payment from Gold Coffee Roasters