Case Law Index Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act

January 1, 1984 – May 28, 2022

This index provides a comprehensive though not necessarily exhaustive compilation of reported and unreported federal and state court decisions involving the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act that were decided between the dates listed above. The cases are listed in reverse chronological order. The “Text” link goes to the freely available Google Scholar text of the opinion.  These listings are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal counsel.

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SUPREME COURT

Marek v. Chesny, 473 U.S. 1, 105 S. Ct. 3012, 87 L. Ed. 2d 1 (1985) (PACA cited regarding attorney’s fees) Text

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FIRST CIRCUIT

Get Fresh Produce, Inc. v. Lansal, Inc., No. 3:14-cv-30153-MGM, 2018 WL 1542673 (D. Mass. Mar. 9, 2018) (creditor settling debtor’s unpaid produce) Text

Boston Tomato & Packaging, LLC v. Bostonia Produce, Inc., No. CIV.A. 12-11865-DPW, 2015 WL 1539025 (D. Mass. Apr. 7, 2015) (sale of assets after breach of PACA Trust) Text

4M Fruit Distributors, Inc. v. Crescent Produce, Inc., No. CIV. 13-12808-FDS, 2014 WL 2547557 (D. Mass. June 4, 2014) (Contract Claims, Dissipation of Trust Assets, Recoupment of Trust Assets Claim, Chapter 93A claim) Text

B & R Produce Packing Co. v. A & H Farms, Inc., No. 13-CV-367-JD, 2014 WL 2196211 (D.N.H. May 27, 2014) (motion to strike default judgment) Text

B & R Produce Packing Co. v. A & H Farms, Inc., No. 13-CV-367-JD, 2014 WL 576210 (D.N.H. Feb. 11, 2014) (contract claim, Chapter 93A claim) Text

Alphas Co. of New York, Inc. v. 1068409 Ontario Ltd., CIV.A. 12-10399-DJC, 2013 WL 2355336 (D. Mass. May 30, 2013) Text

Alphas Co., Inc. v. Dean Tucker Farms Produce, Inc., CIV.A. 12-10049-MBB, 2013 WL 1759011 (D. Mass. Apr. 23, 2013) Text

Boston Tomato & Packaging, LLC v. Bostonia Produce, Inc., CIV.A. 12-11865-DPW, 2013 WL 1793858 (D. Mass. Apr. 8, 2013)

Alphas Co., Inc. v. Empacadora, GAB, Inc., 519 F. App’x 692 (1st Cir. 2013) Text

Alphas Co., Inc. v. William H. Kopke, Jr., Inc., 708 F.3d 33 (1st Cir. 2013) Text

Cent. Produce El Jibarito v. Luna Commercial Corp., 880 F. Supp. 2d 282 (D.P.R. 2012) Text

Alphas Co., Inc. v. Empacadora Gab, Inc., CIV.A. 11-12076-JGD, 2012 WL 2862103 (D. Mass. July 10, 2012) aff’d, 519 F. App’x 692 (1st Cir. 2013) Text

Alphas Co., Inc. v. Dan Tudor & Sons Sales, Inc., 679 F.3d 35 (1st Cir. 2012) cert. denied, 133 S. Ct. 652, 184 L. Ed. 2d 460 (U.S. 2012) Text

In re Coop de Consumidores del Noroeste (Bankr. D.P.R. 2012) (differentiating PACA from PASA (Packers and Stockyards Act)   Text

Corona Fruits & Veggies, Inc. v. Class Produce Group, LLC, No. RDB-09-967, 2010 WL 2132652 (D. Md. May 25, 2010) (appeal of an administrative reparation proceeding)  Text

Movsovitz & Sons of Florida, Inc. v. Doral Bank, No. 08-1898, 2010 WL 1978958 (D. P. R. May 17, 2010) (separation of PACA trust assets from other assets)  Text

J.J.R. Distrib. Corp. v. Sandler Bros., 645 F.Supp.2d 25 (D. Me. 2009) (failure to promptly pay; denying injunction) Text

Peter Condakes Co. v. Sandler Bros., No. 09-cv-168-P-S, 2009 WL 2148867 (D. Me. July 16, 2009) (failure to promptly pay and maintain sufficient trust assets)  Text

B.C. Produce, Inc. v. Don’s Wholesale Produce, Inc., 550 F. Supp. 2d 124 (D. Me. 2008) (Plaintiff’s entitled to attorney’s fees under PACA)   Text

In re Bartlett, 397 B.R. 610 (Bankr. D. Mass. 2008) (control over PACA assets) Text

In re Bartlett, Bankr. No. 05-45130-HJB, Adv. No. 06-04045, 2007 WL 1111251 (Bankr. D.Mass. Apr. 12, 2007)

F.C. Bloxom Co. v. Dee Produce Corp., Civil No. 04-2043(HL), 2007 WL 120718 (D.P.R. Jan. 11, 2007)  Text

Tropical Banana Co. v. Juan’s Dominican Market, Inc., No. C.A. 05-342T, 2006 WL 2927320 (D.R.I. Sept. 18, 2006)

Movsovitz & Sons of Fla., Inc. v. Scotiabank, 447 F.Supp. 2d 156 (D.P.R. 2006)  Text

Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce & Garden Ctr., Inc. v. Przykuta, Inc., No. 05-CV-273S, 2006 WL 3240729 (W.D.N.Y. July 13, 2006)

Carnival Fruit Co. v. Grewal, No. 04-CV-252-SM, 2006 WL 276736 (D.N.H. Jan. 31, 2006)

Don Shapiro, Inc. v. Z Mkt. Place, Inc., No. 06-10417 NG, 2006 WL 8458399 (D. Mass. Mar. 23, 2006) (Injunction granted for PACA violations)   Text

Movsovitz & Sons of Fla., Inc. v. Axel Gonzalez, Inc., 367 F.Supp. 2d 207 (D.P.R. 2005)  Text

Alphas Co. v. Pauly Product Co., No. Civ. 04-CV-61-JD, 2005 WL 1713407 (D.N.H. June 23, 2005)

Bernath v. Potato Serv. of Mich., 300 F.Supp. 2d 175 (D. Me. 2004)  Text

B.C. Produce, Inc. v. G & G Lambert, Inc., No. Civ.A. 02-10875RWZ, 2003 WL 22113426 (D. Mass. Sept. 12, 2003)

In re Ozcelik, 267 B.R. 485 (Bankr. D. Mass. 2001) (no superpriority claim for seller)  Text

Hiller Cranberry Prods., Inc. v. Koplovsky, 106 F. Supp. 2d 146 (D. Mass. 2000) (shareholder liability)  Text

Hiller Cranberry Prods., Inc. v. Koplovsky, 165 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 1999) (non-payment claims under PACA)  Text

Johnson v. Koplovsky Foods, Inc., 5 F. Supp. 2d 48 (D. Mass. 1998) (damages claims under PACA)  Text

Hiller Cranberry Prods., Inc. v. Koplovsky Foods, Inc., 2 F. Supp. 2d 157 (D. Mass. 1998) aff’d in part, rev’d in part sub nom., Hiller Cranberry Prods., Inc. v. Koplovsky, 165 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 1999) (PACA claims against buyer and shareholders)  Text

In re Melon Produce, Inc., No. 88-10112, 1994 WL 163172 (Bankr. D. Mass. Mar. 31, 1994) (PACA claims)  Text

Inn Foods, Inc. v. Olympic Int’l Bank & Trust Co., Civ. A. 89-2209-Y, 1994 WL 774505 (D. Mass. Dec. 14, 1993) aff’d sub nom., Inn Foods, Inc. v. Equitable Co-op. Bank, 45 F.3d 594 (1st Cir. 1995) (PACA and government procurement)  Text

In re John DeFrancesco & Sons, Inc., 114 B.R. 335 (Bankr. D. Mass. 1990) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

Lyng v. A. Pellegrino & Sons, Inc., 694 F. Supp. 976 (D. Mass. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

Blanchette v. Cataldo, 734 F.2d 869 (1st Cir. 1984) (PACA claims)  Text

Maine Potato Growers, Inc. v. Butz, 540 F.2d 518 (1st Cir. 1976) (PACA licence suspension procedure) Text

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SECOND CIRCUIT

US FRESH CORP. v. BANANA KING DISTRIBUTOR LLC, No. 21 Civ. 10256 (KPF) (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 25, 2022) (Plaintiff has the right to recover against Defendants Banana King Distributor LLC and Eliecer Montoya, jointly and severally, pursuant to Section 5(c) of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 7 U.S.C. §499(e)(a-c)) Text

CF FRESH, LLC v. CARIOTO PRODUCE, INC., No. 1: 20-cv-00884-GTS-DJS (N.D.N.Y. Apr. 7, 2022) (Court authorizes non-party company (“SNB”) to turn over funds in the name of defendant, Carioto Produce, Inc., which is subject to the trust provisions of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930 (“PACA”), as amended, 7 U.S.C. § 499e(c), pursuant to the terms of a stipulation) Text

FRESCO, LLC v. SUNSHINE FRESH FOODS, LLC, No. 20-CV-8733 (JPO) (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 28, 2022) (By not filing a responsive pleading, defendants have failed to defend, and the clerk has certified their default) Text

CF FRESH, LLC v. CARIOTO PRODUCE, INC., No. 1: 20-CV-0884 (GTS/DJS) (N.D.N.Y. Jan. 27, 2022) (Ordered that the plaintiffs’ motion for civil contempt is denied) Text

HORTI AMERICAS, LLC v. JACOB’S VILLAGE FARM CORP., No. 21-915-cv (2d Cir. Jan. 5, 2022) (Court concludes that the district court incorrectly determined that res judicata bars Horti’s claims) Text

Zhejiang Jinhua Jinli Mushroom Co. v. Xin Ao Int’l Grp. Corp., No. 21-CV-4234 (BMC), 2021 WL 5398617 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 18, 2021) (Jurisdiction under PACA)

CF Fresh, LLC v. Carioto Produce, Inc., No. 120CV0884GTSCFH, 2021 WL 4129161 (N.D.N.Y. Sept. 10, 2021) (PACA claims)  Text

PACA Tr. Creditors of Lenny Perry’s Produce, Inc. v. Genecco Produce, Inc., 853 F. App’x 769 (2d Cir. 2021) (debts were assets of the PACA Trust established under PACA) Text

Brahm Foods, Inc. v. DR Asian Produce, Inc., No. 20-CV-63 (DLI)(VMS), 2021 WL 2953180 (E.D.N.Y. July 14, 2021) (attorney’s fees under PACA) Text

S. Katzman Produce Inc. v. Yadid, 999 F.3d 867 (2d Cir. 2021) (PACA claim; failure to pay) Text

Ryeco, LLC v. Legend Produce Inc., No. 20CV04044FBRER, 2021 WL 2742873 (E.D.N.Y. May 24, 2021), report and recommendation adopted, No. 1:20-CV-04044-FB-RER, 2021 WL 2741605 (E.D.N.Y. July 1, 2021) (elements of a violation of trust liability) Text

Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. v. Produce for Less, Inc., No. 119CV7136LDHPK, 2021 WL 1394509 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 12, 2021), report and recommendation adopted sub nom. Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. v. Roduce for Less, Inc., No. 19CV7136LDHPK, 2021 WL 1207121 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 31, 2021) (PACA claims)  Text

D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York v. Met Food Basics, Inc., No. 19-CV-5474(KAM)(VMS), 2021 WL 781745 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 1, 2021) (PACA claim; failure to pay)   Text

Mor USA, Inc. v. Adam Trading, Inc., No. 19CV07283AMDST, 2021 WL 799327 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 10, 2021), report and recommendation adopted, No. 19CV7283AMDST, 2021 WL 796061 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 1, 2021) (plaintiff is a valid trust beneficiary under PACA)  Text

Gold Medal Produce, Inc. v. Duong, No. 19 CIV. 4043 (LGS), 2020 WL 8373387 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 10, 2020) (PACA claim; failure to pay)   Text

HB Fresh Inc. v. Dahua Wholesale Inc., 502 F. Supp. 3d 700 (E.D.N.Y. 2020) (PACA claim; failure to pay trust funds, failure to make prompt payment, unlawful dissipation of trust assets)  Text

CF Fresh, LLC v. Carioto Produce, Inc., No. 120CV0884GTSDJS, 2020 WL 6536472 (N.D.N.Y. Nov. 6, 2020) (PACA claims)  Text

Tropical Express Inc. v. New Direction Servs. Inc., No. 17 CIV. 6050 (PGG), 2020 WL 4288030 (S.D.N.Y. July 24, 2020) (motion to dismiss granted for Plaintiff’s PACA claims)  Text

Tropica Fresh v. Mr. G Int’l Produce Inc., No. 20-CV-748 (JGK), 2020 WL 3440120 (S.D.N.Y. June 23, 2020 (PACA claims)

Gold Medal Produce, Inc. v. KNJ Trading Inc., No. 19-CV-3023 (AJN), 2020 WL 2747312 (S.D.N.Y. May 27, 2020) (PACA claims; breach of trust)  Text

Associated Produce, Inc. v. LaSejita Produce, Inc., No. 19CV5894ARRCLP, 2020 WL 2475620 (E.D.N.Y. May 13, 2020) (motion to dismiss granted for failure to state claims under PACA)  Text

D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York v. KNJ Trading Inc., No. 19-CV-1129 (AJN), 2020 WL 2060355 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 29, 2020) (PACA claim; failure to pay)  Text

Associated Produce, Inc. v. LaSejita Produce, Inc., No. 19CV5894ARRCLP, 2020 WL 2476036 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 22, 2020), report and recommendation adopted, No. 19CV5894ARRCLP, 2020 WL 2475620 (E.D.N.Y. May 13, 2020) (PACA claim; failure to pay)  Text

Santis Produce LLC v. Elite Farms, Inc., No. 18CV4018NGGSMG, 2020 WL 1643484 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 31, 2020) (appeal of an administrative reparation proceeding)   Text

A&B Alternative Marketing, Inc. v. Page Food Distributors Corp., No. 19-CV-5679 (BMC), 2019 WL 7194431 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 26, 2019) (PACA claims; failure to pay) Text

Higueral Produce, Inc. v. CKF Produce Corp., No. 18-CV-6760 (NGG) (SJB), 2019 WL 5693798 (E.D.N.Y. Sep. 30, 2019) (PACA claims) Text

Moza, LLC v. Tumi Produce Intl. Corp., No. 17-CV-1331, 2019 WL 4409435 (S.D.N.Y. Sep. 16, 2019) (PACA Claims; Preserving PACA trust rights) Text

S. Katzman Produce, Inc. v. Orel Produce, Inc., No. 18-CV-6947 (PAC), 2019 WL 4303423 (S.D.N.Y. Sep. 11, 2019) (PACA claims) Text

Double Green Produce, Inc. v. Forum Supermarket Inc., No 18-CV-2660 (MKB) (SJB), 2019 WL 2162309 (E.D.N.Y. May 17, 2019) (interstate or foreign commerce transactions)

Henry Avocado Corp. v. Z.J.D. Bro., LLC, No. 17-CV-4559 (ARR) (RLM), 2019 WL 1586865 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 12, 2019) (individual liability) Text

Double Green Produce, Inc. v. Forum Supermarket Inc., No. 18-CV-2660-MKB-SJB, 2019 WL 1387538 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 29, 2019) (absence of subject matter jurisdiction)

S. Katzman Produce, Inc. v. JAT Bev. Inc., No. 17-CV-7930-LTS, 2018 WL 6437058 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 7, 2018) (unlawful receipt and retention of trust assets) Text

In re Choez, 594 B.R. 142 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. 2018) (judgment entered in favor of debtor on nondischargeability claim) Text

C. Produce Corp. v. 32-18 M&M Corp., No. 17-CV-3841 (LDH), 2018 WL 4327923 (E.D.N.Y. July 9, 2018) (elements of a violation of trust liability)

Moza LLC v. Tumi Produce Intl. Corp., No. 17-CV-1331, 2018 WL 2192188 (S.D.N.Y. May 14, 2018) (statute of limitations) Text

Chiquita Fresh N.A., LLC v. Long Island Banana Corp., 14-982 (ADS) (AKT), 2018 WL 1786991 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 28, 2018) (meritorious defense)

Giumarra Agricom Intl., LLC v. Fresh Growers Direct, Inc., No. 17-CV-2222 (CBA)(PK), 2018 WL 1136037 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 30, 2018) (failure to pay promptly; enforcement of Trust) Text

Henry Avocado Corp. v. Z.J.D. Bro., LLC, No. 17-CV-4559 (ARR), 2017 WL 6501864 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 19, 2017) (lack of subject-matter jurisdiction claim failed) Text

In re Choez, No. 15-45404-ESS, 2017 WL 5604109 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. Nov. 20, 2017) (embezzlement and false representations) Text

Horti Americas, LLC v. Steven Produce King, Inc., No. 16-CIV-889 (ILG) (RER), 2017 WL 3610519 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 22, 2017) (trust benefits; breach of contract; attorney’s fees and costs) Text

Coast-To-Coast Produce Co., LLC v. Mt. Fresh Farms, LLC, No. 116-CV-0830 (LEK) (CFH), 2017 WL 972112 (N.D.N.Y. Mar. 13, 2017) (request for prejudgment interest denied) Text

E. Armata, LLC v. Brachs Five Towns, LLC, 16-CIV-2894 (GBD) (DCF), 2017 WL 213068 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 18, 2017) (default judgment granted for breach of contract) Text

In re Flour City Bagels, LLC, 557 B.R. 53 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. 2016) (debtor’s sale motion denied) Text

Dimare Ruskin, Inc. v. M & M Produce, Inc., 3:15-CV-00289 (AWT), 2016 WL 8115364 (D. Conn. Aug. 24, 2016) (summary judgment denied because plaintiffs created a genuine issue of material fact)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. v. Joseph Aiello & Sons, Inc., 1:15-CV-1321 (GTS/DJS), 2016 WL 4076964 (N.D.N.Y. Aug. 1, 2016) (default judgment granted with respect to liability; granted in part and denied in part with respect to damages) Text

Chiquita Fresh N. Am., LLC v. Fierman Produce Exch. Inc., 198 F. Supp. 3d 171 (E.D.N.Y. 2016) (PACA asset subject to Consent Injunction) Text

In re Choez, No. 15-45404-ESS, 2016 WL 3244861 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. June 3, 2016) (motion to dismiss granted) Text

E. Armata, Inc. v. E. End Produce, Inc., No. 15-CV-0044 (ADS) (ARL), 2016 WL 917935 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 9, 2016) (default judgment entered) Text

In re Lenny Perry’s Produce, Inc., No. 09-10297 K, 2015 WL 9581383 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. Dec. 28, 2015) (judgment entered against corporate defendant and principal personally) Text

Jacob’s Vill. Farm Corp. v. Yusifov, No. 14-CV-4109 (PKC), 2015 WL 5693706 (E.D.N.Y. Sep. 28, 2015) (defendants misappropriated and diverted funds and assets from plaintiffs’ PACA trust) Text

PACA Tr. Creditors of Lenny Perry’s Produce, Inc. v. Genecco Produce, Inc., No. 15-mc-028S, 2015 WL 4761627 (W.D.N.Y. Aug. 10, 2015) (remand recommended summary judgment for monetary judgment) Text

D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of N.Y., Inc. v. MLPP LLC, No. 15-cv-2041 (RJS), 2015 WL 3526999 (S.D.N.Y. June 3, 2015) (Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Motion to Dismiss) Text

New V & J Produce Corp. v. NYCCaterers Inc., No. 13 CIV. 4861 ER, 2014 WL 5026157 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2014)(Motion for Sanctions) Text

PACA Trust Creditors of Lenny Perry’s, Inc. v. Genecco Produce, Inc., No. 14-MC-036S, 2014 WL 4385436 (W.D.N.Y. Sept. 4, 2014)(offset, setoff for PACA Trust) Text

GM Produce Sales LLC v. Sam Jin World Trading Inc., No. 12-CV-4192 ENV JO, 2014 WL 4385415 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 3, 2014) Text

GM Produce Sales LLC v. Sam Jin World Trading Inc., No. 12-CV-4192 ENV JO, 2014 WL 4364817 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 11, 2014) report and recommendation adopted, No. 12-CV-4192 ENV JO, 2014 WL 4385415 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 3, 2014)  Text

Cut Rite Onions LLC v. Sardilli Produce & Dairy Co., No. 3:13CV-00300 JAM, 2014 WL 5285526 (D. Conn. Sept. 2, 2014)(failure to exhaust alternative dispute resolution) Text

Maspeth Trading Inc. v. New A & N Food Mkt., Inc., No. 13 CV 6454 RJD VVP, 2014 WL 3762965 (E.D.N.Y. July 30, 2014) Text

New Son Yeng Produce N.Y. LLC v. New A & N Food Mkt., Inc., No. 13 CV 5012 RJD VVP, 2014 WL 3725874 (E.D.N.Y. July 25, 2014)(default judgment, attorneys’ fees) Text

Maspeth Trading, Inc. v. Ou Jiang Supermarket, Inc., No. 12-CV-1997 NGG VMS, 2014 WL 3548507 (E.D.N.Y. July 17, 2014)(default judgment) Text

Tomato Mgmt., Corp. v. CM Produce LLC, No. 14-CV-3522 JPO, 2014 WL 2893368 (S.D.N.Y. June 26, 2014)(attorney’s fees, interest on principal) Text

JSO Associates, Inc. v. Awrey Bakeries, LLC, No. 13-CV-6035 JFB ARL, 2014 WL 2882896 (E.D.N.Y. June 25, 2014)(stay, severance) Text

Chiquita Fresh N. Am., LLC v. Long Island Banana Corp., 27 F.Supp.3d 340 (E.D.N.Y. June 23, 2014) Text

Maspeth Trading Inc. v. New A & N Food Mkt., Inc., No. CV 13-6454 RJD VVP, 2014 WL 3762694 (E.D.N.Y. June 10, 2014) report and recommendation adopted, No. 13 CV 6454 RJD VVP, 2014 WL 3762965 (E.D.N.Y. July 30, 2014)(calculation of awards, default judgment) Text

New Generation Produce Corp. v. New York Supermarket, Inc., No. 09 CIV. 5536 ENV VMS, 2014 WL 1271156 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 26, 2014)(jury trial requested)

Bounty Fresh, LLC v. J N.Y. Produce, Inc., No. 12-CV-2415 FB JO, 2014 WL 1010833 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2014)(prejudgment interest, post judgment interest, attorneys’ fees) Text

DiMare Homestead, Inc. v. Alphas Co. of New York, Inc., 12-1977-CV, 2013 WL 6570618 (2d Cir. Dec. 16, 2013) Text

GM Produce Sales LCC v. Sam Jin World Trading Inc., 12-CV-4192 ENV JO, 2013 WL 6116847 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 20, 2013) Text

Fresh Pick NY Inc. v. Dover Gourmet Corp., 12-CV-662 JFB ARL, 2013 WL 4777323 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 5, 2013) Text

In re Quality Sales, LLC, 12-20008, 2013 WL 4482412 (Bankr. D. Conn. Aug. 19, 2013) Text

Hop Hing Produces Inc. v. Lin Zhang Trading Co., Inc., 11-CV-03259 NGG RLM, 2013 WL 3990761 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 5, 2013) Text

Double Green Produce, Inc. v. Zhen Zhen Mkt. Inc., 12-CV-1685 MKB, 2013 WL 3893332 (E.D.N.Y. July 26, 2013) Text

New Generation Produce Corp. v. New York Supermarket, Inc., 1:09-CV-5536 ENV VMS, 2013 WL 2382970 (E.D.N.Y. May 30, 2013)

Lin Zhu, Inc. v. Shao Fei Weing, 12-CV-2872 ARR MDG, 2013 WL 2120405 (E.D.N.Y. May 15, 2013)

Lin Zhu, LLC v. Shao Fei Weng, CV 2012-2872 ARR MDG, 2013 WL 2120638 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 23, 2013) report and recommendation adopted sub nom. Lin Zhu, Inc. v. Shao Fei Weing, 12-CV-2872 ARR MDG, 2013 WL 2120405 (E.D.N.Y. May 15, 2013)

Hop Hing Produces Inc. v. X & L Supermarket, Inc., CV 2012-1401 ARR MDG, 2013 WL 1232948 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 26, 2013) Text

Lester Altman Produce Co. Inc. v. Fruit Fresh Up, Inc., 13-CV-213, 2013 WL 888076 (W.D.N.Y. Mar. 8, 2013) Text

Hop Hing Produces Inc. v. X & L Supermarket, Inc., CV 2012-1401 ARR MDG, 2013 WL 1232919 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 4, 2013) report and recommendation adopted, 12-CV-1401 ARR, 2013 WL 1232483 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 27, 2013)  Text

In re Maxsun Produce Corp. PACA Litig., 12 CIV. 6771 KBF, 2013 WL 795973 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 4, 2013) Text

Paganini v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric. Sec’y of Agric., 12 CV 4615 VB, 2012 WL 6822150 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 10, 2012)

John B. Ordille, Inc. v. Lenny Perry’s Produce, Inc., 12-MC-54S, 2012 WL 5499652 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 12, 2012) Text

Nathel & Nathel, Inc. v. JAT Beverage, Inc., 11 CIV. 3525 ALC JLC, 2012 WL 4320590 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 19, 2012)

In re Lenny Perry’s Produce, Inc., CIV. 09-MC-56S, 2012 WL 5503547 (W.D.N.Y. Aug. 17, 2012) report and recommendation adopted sub nom. John B. Ordille, Inc. v. Lenny Perry’s Produce, Inc., 12-MC-54S, 2012 WL 5499652 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 12, 2012)

In re Lenny Perry’s Produce, Inc., 09-10297 K, 2012 WL 7767580 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. Aug. 14, 2012) Text

Dell’s Maraschino Cherries Co., Inc. v. Shoreline Fruit Growers, Inc., 887 F. Supp. 2d 459 (E.D.N.Y. 2012) Text

Mister Sprout, Inc. v. Williams Farms Produce Sales, Inc., 881 F. Supp. 2d 482 (S.D.N.Y. 2012) Text

DiMare Homestead, Inc. v. Alphas Co. of New York, 09 CIV. 6644 PKC, 2012 WL 2930072 (S.D.N.Y. July 18, 2012) Text

Belleza Fruit, Inc. v. Suffolk Banana Co., Inc., CV-12-3033 SJF WDW, 2012 WL 2675066 (E.D.N.Y. July 5, 2012) Text

Poppy’s Wholesale Produce Inc. v. S & S Grocery of N.Y. Corp., 11-CV-4337 NGG LB, 2012 WL 2373629 (E.D.N.Y. June 22, 2012) Text

Weis-Buy Farms, Inc. v. Quality Sales LLC, 3:11CV02011 WIG, 2012 WL 2237166 (D. Conn. June 15, 2012) Text

Poppy’s Wholesale Produce, Inc. v. S & S Grocery of N.Y. Corp., 11 CV 4337 NGG LB, 2012 WL 2374220 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 25, 2012) report and recommendation adopted in part, overruled in part, 11-CV-4337 NGG LB, 2012 WL 2373629 (E.D.N.Y. June 22, 2012)

DiMare Homestead, Inc. v. Alphas Co. of New York, Inc., 09 CIV. 6644 PKC, 2012 WL 1155133 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 5, 2012) aff’d, 12-1977-CV, 2013 WL 6570618 (2d Cir. Dec. 16, 2013)

A.J. Rinella & Co., Inc. v. Wohrle’s Foods, Inc., 1:10-CV-0700 GTS/RFT, 2012 WL 651860 (N.D.N.Y. Feb. 28, 2012) Text

Six L’s Packing, Inc. v. Alphas Co. of New York, 11 CIV. 2944 RMB FM, 2012 WL 505744 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 15, 2012) Text

Weis-Buy Farms, Inc. v. Quality Sales LLC, 3:11CV02011 MRK WIG, 2012 WL 280617 (D. Conn. Jan. 31, 2012)

A & J Produce Corp. v. City Produce Operating Corp., 10 CIV. 5610 PKC, 2011 WL 6780614 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 23, 2011)

Taylor & Fulton Packing, LLC v. Marco Int’l Foods, LLC, 09-CV-2614, 2011 WL 6329194 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 16, 2011)

Ne. Trading, Inc. v. Ven-Co Produce, Inc., 09 CIV. 7767 PGG, 2011 WL 4444511 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 2011) Text

Ferlito Farms, Inc. v. Empire Fresh Cuts, LLC, 5:10-CV-1044 GTS/ATB, 2011 WL 4344032 (N.D.N.Y. Sept. 14, 2011) Text

DiMare Homestead, Inc. v. Alphas Co. of New York, 09 CIV. 6644 PKC, 2011 WL 2988629 (S.D.N.Y. July 22, 2011) Text

E. Potato Dealers, Inc. v. TNC Packing Corp., 08-CV-6280 CJS, 2011 WL 2669632 (W.D.N.Y. July 7, 2011) Text

Avanti Enters. v. A&T Produce, No. 09-CV-1185, 2010 WL 3909243 (E.D. N.Y. Sept. 30, 2010) (PACA action for failure to pay for produce)  Text

A. Ferlito Farms v. Empire Fresh Cuts, No. 5:10-CV_1044, 2010 WL 3909521 (N.D. N.Y. Sept. 30, 2010) (rights under a PACA trust)

D.Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York v. Garden State Produce Co., No. 09 Civ. 4185(DLC)(KNF), 2010 WL 3448004 (S.D. N.Y. Aug. 18, 2010) (enforcement of statutory trust)

Gold Medal Produce Inc. v. Ricosu Tropical Products, Inc., No. 09 Civ. 9858(CM)(RLE), 2010 WL 2267728 (S.D. N.Y. May 28, 2010) (service of process)

Basciani Foods, Inc. v. Mid Island Wholesale Fruit & Produce, Inc., No. 09-CV-4585(JS)(WDW), 2009 WL 3756603 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 3, 2009) (enforcing payment out of PACA trust)  Text

Nathel & Nathel, Inc. v. Carlos Produce, No. 08-CV-4880 (JS)(WDW), 2009 WL 3297799 (E.D.N.Y. Oct. 9, 2009) (violations of PACA trust)

Felix Produce Corp. v. New Lots Food Corp., No. 05-CV-5116 (JS)(ARL), 2009 WL 2985444 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 14, 2009) (default judgment for failure to pay for produce)

In re Parra, 412 B.R. 99 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. 2009) (violation of PACA statutory trust)  Text

S. Katzman Produce, Inc. v. Won, No. 08-CV-2403 (KAM)(VVP), 2009 WL 2448408 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 7, 2009) (default judgment for failure to pay for produce)  Text

E. Armata, Inc. 27 Farmers Mkt., Inc., No. 08-5212 (KSH), 2009 WL 2386074 (D.N.J July 31, 2009) (entering a default judgment against violators of PACA)  Text

Winez Int’l Inc. v. Genesis Imp. & Exp. Inc., No. 07-CV-1887 (FB)(CLP), 2009 WL 1833602 (E.D.N.Y. June 25, 2009) (upholding judgment awarding for breach of trust)

Costa Oro, LLC v. Evergreen Int’l, Inc., No. 08-cv-3714, 2009 WL 765226 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 23, 2009) (dealer under PACA; breach of fiduciary duties)

Dayoub Mktg., Inc. v. Seven Seas Trading Co., No. 04 Civ 01881 (GBD)(HBP), 2009 WL 890034 (S.D. N.Y. Mar. 31, 2009) (damages for failure to pay for produce)  Text

Morris Okun, Inc. v. Vince’s Farmers Market, No. 08 Civ. 7715(DLC), 2009 WL 562276 (S.D. N.Y. Mar. 4, 2009) (guarantee of unpaid invoices)  Text

Atl. Tropical Produce Corp. v. El Nene Meat & Food Corp., No. 06 Civ. 2413(DC), 2009 WL 436050 (S.D. N.Y. Feb. 23, 2009) (third-party liability under PACA)

H.C. Schmieding Produce Co. v. Alfa Quality Produce, Inc., 597 F.Supp.2d 313 (E.D. N.Y. 2009) (PACA does not recognize claim of preferential payments to creditor)  Text

Bonell Produce Co., Inc. v. Chloe Foods, Inc., No. 08-CV-4218 (FB)(CLP), 2008 WL 4951942 (E.D. N.Y. Nov. 19, 2008) (injunction to prevent violation of statutory trust)

H.C. Schmieding Produce Co., Inc. v. Alfa Quality Produce, Inc., No. 08 Civ. 0367(BMC), 2008 WL 4443278 (E.D. N.Y. Sept. 26, 2008) (control of PACA trust assets)  Text

A&J Produce Corp. v. Bronx Overall Econ. Dev. Corp., 542 F.3d 54 (2d Cir. 2008) (PACA trust assets; priority of trust creditors and secured creditors to trust assets)  Text

“R” Best Produce, Inc. v. DiSapio, 540 F.3d 115 (2d Cir. 2008) (person subject to personal jurisdiction under PACA)  Text

Ger-Nis Int’l, LLC v. FJB, Inc., No. 07 CV 898(CM), 2008 WL 2600074 (S.D. N.Y. June 25, 2008) (property subject to statutory trust)

Agri Exotic Trading, Inc. v. New Man Designed Sys., Ltd., No. 07-CV-0049 (NG)(MDG), 2008 WL 2397565 (E.D. N.Y. June 12, 2008) (entitlement to damages)

Watermelon Express, Inc. v. Randone, No. 06 Civ. 10199(WHP), 2008 WL 2156729 (S.D. N.Y. May 19, 2008) (person in control of PACA assets)

Koam Produce, Inc. v. U.S., No. 06-4838-ag, 2008 WL 686375 (2nd Cir. Mar. 12, 2008) (bribing a produce inspector)

RHA Trading Inc. v. LNM Tropical Imp., LLC, No. 06 CIV 7126(GEL), 2007 WL 4440929 (S.D. N.Y. Dec. 18, 2007) (enforcement of default reparation order)

Watermelon Express, Inc. v. Marine Park Farmer’s Mkt., Inc., No. 05-CV-4649 (FB)(JO), 2007 WL 4125105 (E.D. N.Y. Nov. 16, 2007) (pretrial interest, attorney’s fees, and other costs)

Sage Fruit Co., LLC v. Michail Nash Corp., No. 07-CV-4204(CPS), 2007 WL 3226639 (E.D. N.Y. Oct. 29, 2007) (preliminary injunction)

Root Bros. Farms v. Mak, No. 05 Civ. 10863(LBS)(HBP), 2007 WL 2789481 (S.D. N.Y. Sept. 25, 2007) (notice under PACA)

Top Banana, L.L.C. v. Dom’s Wholesale & Retail Center, Inc., No. 04 CV 2666(GBD), 2007 WL 2746810 (S.D. N.Y. Sept. 19, 2007) (Individual in control of PACA trust assets)

Watermelon Express, Inc. v. Marine Park Farmer’s Mkt., Inc., No. CV 05-4649(FB)(JO), 2007 WL 4125111 (E.D. N.Y. Sept. 14, 2007) (awarding of pre-judgment interest and attorney’s fees)

Coosemans Specialties, Inc. v. Gargiulo, 485 F.3d 701 (2nd Cir. 2007)  Text

Ger-Nis Int’l, L.L.C. v. FJB, Inc., No. 07-CV-898 (RCC), 2007 WL 656851 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 1, 2007)

Lee Loi Indus., Inc. v. Impact Brokerage Corp., 473 F.Supp. 2d 566 (S.D.N.Y. 2007)  Text

Union Pac. R.R. Co. v. Inn Foods, Inc., 206 Fed. App’x 34 (2nd Cir. 2006)

Hunts Point Tomato Co. v. USDA, 204 Fed. App’x 981 (2nd Cir. 2006)

G & T Terminal Packaging Co. v. USDA, 468 F.3d 86 (2nd Cir. 2006)  Text

“R” Best Produce, Inc. v. Shulman-Rabin Mktg. Corp., 467 F.3d 238 (2nd Cir. 2006)  Text

Hintz & Reiman, Inc. v. J&J Produce, No. 05 Civ. 5739 LTS/KNF, 2006 WL 709106 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 21, 2006)

Genecco Produce, Inc. v. Sol Group Mktg. Co., No. 04-CV-6282 CJS, 2006 WL 328385 (W.D.N.Y. Feb. 9, 2006)

D.M. Rothman & Co. v. Korea Commercial Bank of N.Y., 411 F.3d 90 (2nd Cir. 2005)  Text

Consumers Produce Co. v. M & T Chirico, Inc., 385 F.Supp. 2d 354 (W.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2005)

Genecco Produce, Inc. v. Sandia Depot, Inc., 386 F.Supp. 2d 165 (W.D.N.Y. 2005)  Text

Cont’l Food Group, L.L.C. v. P.J. Produce, Inc., 372 F.Supp. 2d 750 (S.D.N.Y. 2005)  Text

A & J Produce Corp. v. Chang, 385 F.Supp. 2d 354 (S.D.N.Y. 2005)  Text

Top Banana, L.L.C. v. Dom’s Wholesale & Retail Ctr., Inc., No. 04 Civ.2666(GBD) (AJP), 2005 WL 1149774 (S.D.N.Y. May 16, 2005)  Text

Top Banana, L.L.C. v. Dom’s Wholesale & Retail Ctr., Inc., No. 04 CV 2666(GBD), 2005 WL 1529736 (S.D.N.Y. June 28, 2005)  Text

Dayoub Mktg., Inc. v. S.K. Produce Corp., No. 04 Civ. 3125(WHP), 2005 WL 3006032 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 9, 2005)  Text

E. Armata, Inc. v. Korea Commercial Bank of N.Y., 367 F.3d 123 (2nd Cir. 2004)  Text

Am. Banana Co. v. Republic Nat. Bank of N.Y., 362 F.3d 33 (2nd Cir. 2004) (statutory trust rights)   Text

B.T. Produce Co. v. Robert A. Johnson Sales, Inc., 354 F.Supp. 2d 284 (S.D.N.Y. 2004) (reparations award)  Text

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Pac. Tomato Growers, Ltd., No. 02 Civ. 1615(DC), 2004 WL 2471492 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 1, 2004)

Nobles-Collier, Inc. v. Hunts Point Tomato Co., No. 02 Civ. 4128(LMM), 02 Civ. 5287(LMM), 2004 WL 102756 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 22, 2004) (attorneys’ fees)

Spinale v. United States, No. 03Civ.1704KMWJCF, 2004 WL 50873 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 9, 2004)

Koam Produce, Inc. v. DiMare Homestead, Inc., 329 F.3d 123 (2nd Cir. 2003) (reparations award)  Text

In re Delyser, 295 B.R. 430 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. 2003) (statutory trust)  Text

Horizon Mktg. v. Kingdom Int’l Ltd., 244 F.Supp. 2d 131 (E.D.N.Y. 2003) (preliminary injunction; statutory trust)  Text

Albee Tomato Co. v. Korea Commercial Bank of N.Y., 282 F.Supp. 2d 6 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) (liability of bank)  Text

Am. Banana Co. v. PMD Produce Brokerage Corp., No. 96 Civ. 8127(RO), 2003 WL 22999204 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 19, 2003)

“R” Best Produce, Inc. v. Eastside Food Plaza, Inc., No. 02 Civ. 6925(DLC), 2003 WL 22231577 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2003) (liability of corporate officer)

Eastside Food Plaza, Inc. v. “R” Best Produce, Inc., No. 03 Civ. 106(SAS), 2003 WL 21727788 (S.D.N.Y. July 23, 2003) (standing)

Talpa Sales, Inc. v. “R”‘ Best Produce Inc., No. 03 Civ. 106(DLC), 2003 WL 1845234 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 3, 2003)

Koam Produce, Inc. v. Dimare Homestead, Inc., 222 F.Supp. 2d 399 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) (attorneys’ fees)  Text

Koam Produce, Inc. v. DiMare Homestead, Inc., 213 F.Supp. 2d 314 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) (reparations award)  Text

E. Armata, Inc. v. David Lee’s Produce Serv. Corp., No. 99 Civ.2042(AGS), 2002 WL 31834451 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 17, 2002) (liability of bank)

“R” Best Prod., Inc. v. 646 Corp., No. 00 Civ. 8536(HB), 2002 WL 31453909 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 31, 2002)

Regal Mktg. Inc. v. Sonny & Son Produce Corp., No. 01 Civ.1911(WK), 2002 WL 1788026 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 1, 2002)

Koam Produce, Inc. v. DiMare Homestead, Inc., No. 01 Civ. 2494 (LLS), 2001 WL 1590539 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 13, 2001) (reparation award appeal)  Text

E. Armata, Inc. v. David Lee’s Produce Serv. Corp., No. 99 Civ. 2042, 2001 WL 1287006 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 24, 2001) (bank dissipation of PACA trust)

E. Armata, Inc. v. David Lee’s Produce Serv. Corp., No. 99 Civ. 2042 (AGS), 2001 WL 1132049 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 25, 2001) rev’d in part on reh’g, No. 99 Civ. 2042, 2001 WL 1287006 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 24, 2001) (non-payment of shipped produce)

Am. Banana Co., Inc. v. Republic Nat. Bank of N.Y., N.A., No. 99 Civ. 1330 (AGS), 2001 WL 1132045 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 25, 2001) (non-payment of produce)

Sunniland Fruit Co., Inc. v. PMI Produce Corp., Inc., No. 00 Civ. 8410 (SAS), 2001 WL 761174 (S.D.N.Y. July 6, 2001) (trust beneficiary)

Schulz v. Pataki, 137 F. Supp. 2d 80 (N.D.N.Y. 2001) (federal antitrust standing denied)  Text

Six L’s Packing Co., Inc. v. Post & Taback, Inc., 132 F. Supp. 2d 306 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) (modified judgment prohibited installment payments by trustee)  Text

C.H. Robinson Co. v. Alanco Corp., 239 F.3d 483 (2d Cir. 2001) (PACA trust not subject to attorney’s lien)  Text

Lincoln Diversified Sys., Inc. v. Manos Plus, Inc., No. 98 Civ. 5593 (RWS), 2000 WL 1880338 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 27, 2000) (FRCP 56 under PACA claim)

Frankie Boy Produce Corp. v. Sun Pac. Enters., 99 CIV. 10158 (DLC), 2000 WL 1532914 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 17, 2000) (reparation award appeal)

Lincoln Diversified, Inc. v. Mangos Plus, Inc., No. 98 Civ. 5593 RWS, 2000 WL 890198 (S.D.N.Y. July 5, 2000) (creditor claims under PACA)

Am. Banana Co., Inc. v. Republic Nat’l Bank of New York, N.A., No. 99 Civ. 1330 AGS, 2000 WL 521341 (S.D.N.Y. May 1, 2000) (PACA claim applicability to a 3rd Party)

In re Clinton St. Food Corp., 254 B.R. 523 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2000) (fraud claim of bid rigging)  Text

C.H. Robinson Co. v. Alanco Corp., No. 97 Civ. 6018 (AJP), 2000 WL 101238 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 28, 2000) aff’d, 239 F.3d 483 (2d Cir. 2001) (superior rights to PACA proceeds involving attorney’s fees)  Text

Schulz v. Pataki, No. 98 CV 150, 1999 WL 33290646 (N.D.N.Y. Nov. 20, 1999) (statutory pre-requisites of a PACA claim)  Text

D.M. Rothman Co., Inc. v. Cohen Mktg. Int’l, Inc., No. 98 Civ. 7905 (RO), 1999 WL 493419 (S.D.N.Y. July 9, 1999) (unsecured creditor claim under PACA)

Cayuga Indian Nation of New York v. Pataki, No. 80-CV-930, 1999 WL 224615 (N.D.N.Y. Apr. 15, 1999) (prejudgement interest award)  Text

Fishgold v. OnBank & Trust Co., 43 F. Supp. 2d 346 (W.D.N.Y. 1999) (loan satisfaction claim under PACA)  Text

Kanowitz Fruit & Produce Co., Inc. v. United States, 166 F.3d 1200 (2d Cir. 1998) (license revocation order review)

Albee Tomato, Inc. v. A.B. Shalom Produce Corp., 155 F.3d 612 (2d Cir. 1998) (disgorgement under PACA)  Text

Hiller Cranberry Prods., Inc. v. Koplovsky, 5 F. Supp. 2d 89 (N.D.N.Y. 1998) (PACA claims)  Text

Havana Potatoes of New York Corp. v. United States, 136 F.3d 89 (2d Cir. 1997) (license revocation order review)  Text

N. Am. Produce Corp. v. Reddi-Salad Co., Inc., No. 91 CV 1242, 1997 WL 793103 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 28, 1997) (PACA claims)

In re Centennial Textiles, Inc., 209 B.R. 31 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1997) (trust beneficiary rights under judgment)  Text

In re Fishgold, 206 B.R. 50 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. 1997) (fiduciary fraud discharge exception under PACA)  Text

County Produce, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 116 F.3d 1472 (2d Cir. 1997) (PACA and employment bar)

County Produce, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 103 F.3d 263 (2d Cir. 1997) (license revocation order review)  Text

Loi Banana Corp. of Brooklyn v. Cent. Brooklyn Produce Wholesalers & Comm’n Merchs., Inc., No. CV 93-4102 (RJD), 1996 WL 391574 (E.D.N.Y. July 10, 1996) (PACA claims)

In re Kornblum & Co., Inc., 81 F.3d 280 (2d Cir. 1996) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Meyer Tomatoes, No. 90 Civ. 7688 (DLC), 1996 WL 54321 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 9, 1996) (attorney’s fees and costs)

Albee Tomato, Inc. v. A. B. Shalom Produce Corp., No. 89 Civ. 01888 (MJL), 1995 WL 766306 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 28, 1995) aff’d in part, rev’d in part sub nom., Albee Tomato, Inc. v. A.B. Shalom Produce Corp., 155 F.3d 612 (2d Cir. 1998) ( judgment under PACA)

In re Morabito Bros., Inc., 188 B.R. 114 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. 1995) (supplier’s rights under trust)  Text

Endico Potatoes, Inc. v. CIT Grp./Factoring, Inc., 67 F.3d 1063 (2d Cir. 1995) (definition of perishable agricultural commodities and PACA claims)  Text

G. & T. Terminal Packaging Co., Inc. v. Hawman, 122 F.3d 1056 (2d Cir. 1995) (reparation award)

E. Armata, Inc. v. Platinum Funding Corp., 887 F. Supp. 590 (S.D.N.Y. 1995) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Casey, 181 B.R. 763 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1995) (Chapter 7, PACA, willful and malicious injury)  Text

In re Kornblum & Co., Inc., 177 B.R. 187 (S.D.N.Y. 1995) vacated, 81 F.3d 280 (2d Cir. 1996) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Meyer, No. 90 Civ. 7688 (DLC), 1994 WL 710804 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 20, 1994) aff’d, 71 F.3d 404 (2d Cir. 1995) (reparation award appeal)

G & T Terminal Packaging Co., Inc. v. Hawman, No. 87 Civ. 7521 (MJL), 1994 WL 669546 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 30, 1994) (attorney’s fees)

Post & Taback, Inc. v. Merrill Lynch Bus. Fin. Servs. Inc., 859 F. Supp. 757 (S.D.N.Y. 1994) (PACA claims)

Riccelli’s Produce, Inc. v. Horton Tomato Co., Inc., 155 F.R.D. 411 (N.D.N.Y. 1994) (PACA claims)

In re N. Merberg & Sons, Inc., 166 B.R. 567 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1994) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

In re Chipwich, Inc., 165 B.R. 135 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1994) (PACA claims)  Text

Finest Fruits, Inc. v. Exportal Ltda., No. 93 Civ. 360 (RO), 1993 WL 541663 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 30, 1993) (reparation proceeding)

Mid-Valley Produce Corp. v. 4-XXX Produce Corp., 833 F. Supp. 193 (E.D.N.Y. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

Post & Taback, Inc. v. Merrill Lynch Bus. Fin. Servs., Inc., No. 91-CV-3927 (MJL), 1993 WL 13011573 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 23, 1993) (PACA trust interests notice)

A & J Produce Corp. v. CIT Grp./Factoring, Inc., 829 F. Supp. 651 (S.D.N.Y. 1993) aff’d in part, rev’d in part sub nom., Endico Potatoes, Inc. v. CIT Grp./Factoring, Inc., 67 F.3d 1063 (2d Cir. 1995) (PACA liability application to President of distributor company)

Golub Corp. v. Andrew & Williamson Sales Co., No. 91-CV-366, 1993 WL 245582 (N.D.N.Y. July 2, 1993) (PACA and administrative appeal)

Mid-Valley Produce Corp. v. 4-XXX Produce Corp., 819 F. Supp. 209 (E.D.N.Y. 1993) (PACA liability)  Text

Morris Okun, Inc. v. Harry Zimmerman, Inc., 814 F. Supp. 346 (S.D.N.Y. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

Loi Banana Corp. v. Maddalone Meat & Food Warehouse, Inc., No. 93 CV 0494 (SJ), 1993 WL 50538 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 16, 1993) (preliminary injunction)

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Six L’s Packing Co., Inc., 984 F.2d 65 (2d Cir. 1993) (reparation proceeding and jury trial request)  Text

Melmarkets, Inc. v. Victor Joseph & Son, Inc., No. 89 Civ. 6585 (PNL), 1992 WL 350794 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 19, 1992) (PACA claims)

Point Produce, Inc. v. Mt. Vernon Grocery Corp., No. 91 Civ. 6150 (JFK), 1992 WL 170680 (S.D.N.Y. July 7, 1992) (PACA claims and definition of PACA creditor)

Debruyn Produce Co. v. Sobiech, No. 91 Civ. 7995 (PKL), 1992 WL 168098 (S.D.N.Y. June 30, 1992) (PACA claims)

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Six L’s Packing Co., Inc., No. 87 Civ. 6594 (CMM), 1992 WL 138312 (S.D.N.Y. June 1, 1992) rev’d, 984 F.2d 65 (2d Cir. 1993) (reparation award appeal)

D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of N.Y., Inc. v. N. Am. Produce Corp., No. 91 Civ. 7707(RLC), 1991 WL 274471 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 9, 1991) (PACA claims)

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Meyer, No. 90 Civ. 7688 (CSH), 1991 WL 150234 (S.D.N.Y. July 26, 1991) (reparation award appeal)

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Meyer, No. 90 Civ. 7688 (CSH), 1991 WL 107423 (S.D.N.Y. June 11, 1991) withdrawn, No. 90 Civ. 7688 (CSH), 1991 WL 120391 (S.D.N.Y. June 21, 1991) (reparation award appeal)

Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Homestead Tomato Packing Co., Inc., 933 F.2d 1130 (2d Cir. 1991) (attorney’s fees)  Text

Melmarkets, Inc. v. Victor Joseph & Son, Inc., No. 89 Civ. 6585 (PNL), 1990 WL 155594 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 11, 1990) (reparation award appeal)

McCracken v. Finest Fruits, Inc., No. 89 Civ. 819 (SWK), 1990 WL 144140 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 27, 1990) (attorney’s fees)

JSG Trading Corp. v. Tray-Wrap, Inc., 917 F.2d 75 (2d Cir. 1990) (preliminary injunction)  Text

Matter of United Fruit & Produce Co., Inc., 119 B.R. 10 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1990) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

In re New York Produce Am. & Korean Auction Corp., No. 89 Civ. 8550 (MBM), 1990 WL 129197 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 31, 1990) (Chapter 7 and PACA)

In re Cerreta, 116 B.R. 402 (Bankr. D. Vt. 1990) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York, Inc. v. Freshville Produce Distribs., Inc., No. 87 Civ. 1091 (PNL), 1990 WL 310632 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 13, 1990) (PACA claims)

In re New York Produce Am. & Korean Auction Corp., 106 B.R. 42 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1989) (Chapter 7 and PACA)

JSG Trading Corp. v. Tray-Wrap, Inc., No. 89 Civ. 5724 (JFK), 1989 WL 116450 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 25, 1989) rev’d, 917 F.2d 75 (2d Cir. 1990) (preliminary injunction under FRCP 65)

Finest Fruits, Inc. v. Bertuca, 714 F. Supp. 94 (S.D.N.Y. 1989) (breach of contract and fraud under PACA)  Text

G. & T. Terminal Packaging Co., Inc. v. Hawman, 870 F.2d 77 (2d Cir. 1989) (reparation award appeal)  Text

A & J Produce Corp. v. Foodways, Inc., No. 88 Civ. 0754 (MBM), 1988 WL 120159 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 2, 1988) (preliminary injunction under PACA)

Finest Fruits, Inc. v. Korean Produce Corp., No. 87 Civ. 6579 (SWK), 1988 WL 96028 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 6, 1988) (PACA claims)

G. & T. Terminal Packaging Co., Inc. v. Hawman, No. 87 Civ. 7521 (MJL), 1988 WL 83422 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 1, 1988) rev’d, 870 F.2d 77 (2d Cir. 1989) (USDA order appeal under PACA)

In re United Fruit & Produce Co., Inc., 86 B.R. 14 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Al Nagelberg & Co., Inc., 84 B.R. 19 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

Harry Klein Produce Corp. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 831 F.2d 403 (2d Cir. 1987) (accurate accounting and prompt payment under PACA)

Finest Fruits, Inc. v. Korean Produce Corp., No. 87 Civ. 6579 (SWK), 1987 WL 18454 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 2, 1987) (PACA claims)   Text

Dole Fresh Fruit Co. v. United Banana Co., Inc., 821 F.2d 106 (2d Cir. 1987) (PACA claims)  Text

G & T Terminal Packaging Co., Inc. v. Joe Phillips, Inc., 798 F.2d 579 (2d Cir. 1986) (reparation award appeal)  Text

Al Finer Co. v. Premium Produce Corp., No. 86 Civ. 1485-CSH, 1986 WL 8318 (S.D.N.Y. July 18, 1986) (damages under PACA)

G & T Terminal Packaging Co., Inc. v. Joe Phillips, Inc., 618 F. Supp. 127 (S.D.N.Y. 1985) amended sub nom., G & T Terminal Packaging, Inc. v. Joe Phillips, Inc., No. 83 Civ. 6351 (BN) SWK, 1985 WL 2894 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 1985) and rev’d, 798 F.2d 579 (2d Cir. 1986) (reparation award appeal)  Text

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THIRD CIRCUIT

AGRI EXOTIC TRADING, INC. v. D MART RUTHERFORD LLC, Civ. No. 21-17794 (KM)(JBC) (D.N.Y. Jan. 20, 2022) (Court grants Agri’s motion for default judgment since defendants failed to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint) Text

Frank Gargiulo & Son, Inc. v. Brownstone House, Inc., No. CV 20-12433 (SRC), 2020 WL 5542779 (D.N.J. Sept. 16, 2020) (emergency relief denied)  Text

Consumer Fresh Produce, Inc. v. SPC Erie Cty. Farms, Inc., No. 1:19-CV-109, 2020 WL 2615580 (W.D. Pa. May 22, 2020) (judgment in favor for Plaintiff for PACA claims)  Text

US Foods, Inc. v. Skyline Health Care, LLC, No. CV 18-15414, 2020 WL 2507774 (D.N.J. May 14, 2020) (PACA claims)  Text

Consumer Fresh Produce, Inc. v. SPC Erie Cty. Farms, Inc., No. 1:19-CV-00109, 2020 WL 2615768 (W.D. Pa. May 4, 2020), report and recommendation adopted, No. 1:19-CV-109, 2020 WL 2615580 (W.D. Pa. May 22, 2020)  Text

Consumer Fresh Produce, Inc. v. SPC Erie County Farms, Inc., No. 1:19-CV-109, 2020 WL 64186 (W.D. Pa. Jan. 7, 2020) (PACA Claims; Appropriate Payment Period) Text

Aozora New Zealand, Ltd. v. Fru-Ve Marketing, Inc., No. 17-2594, 2019 WL 6347572 (E.D. Pa. Nov. 27, 2019) (PACA Claims; Breach of contract; Deceptive practices) Text

Eagle Fruit Traders, LLC v. Ultra Fresh, LLC, No. 18-14541 (ES) (SCM), 2019 WL 5704503 (D.N.J. Nov. 5 2019) (PACA Claims; Default Judgment Factors; Standard for finding of “flagrant bad faith”) Text

Exhibition on Screen, Ltd. v. Pew, 360 F. Supp. 3d 281 (E.D. Pa. 2018) (defendant’s motion to dismiss granted) Text

In re Guarracino, 575 B.R. 298 (Bankr. D.N.J. 2017) (creation of trust; assignments) Text

Circus Fruits Wholesale Corp. v. Farmer Joen Produce Corp., CV 17-1812, 2017 WL 1397950 (D.N.J. Apr. 18, 2017) (elements for preliminary injunction) Text

Fresh Direct, Inc. v. Harvin Foods, Inc., CV 10-040-GMS, 2017 WL 1197674 (D. Del. Mar. 30, 2017) (unpaid interest and attorneys’ fees) Text

Coface N.A. Ins. Co. v. Reed Saul, Inc., CV 14-1044, 2016 WL 3406068 (W.D. Pa. June 21, 2016) (unlawful dissipation of trust assets by corporate official)

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. v. Van Bennett Food Co., Inc., 5:15-CV-0738, 2015 WL 6103637 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 16, 2015) (default judgment entered; interest on judgment denied) Text

Spring Valley Produce, Inc. v. Stea Bros., Inc., CIV.A. 15-193, 2015 WL 2365573 (E.D. Pa. May 18, 2015) (default judgment; calculation of damages) Text

JE Corcoran Co. v. Reed Saul, Inc., No. CIV.A. 14-1044, 2015 WL 2137495 (W.D. Pa. May 7, 2015)(assignee, dismissal) Text

Custom Pak Brokerage, LLC v. Dandrea Produce, Inc., No. CIV. 13-5592 NLH/AMD, 2015 WL 926390 (D.N.J. Mar. 4, 2015)(summary judgment)  Text

Custom Pak Brokerage, LLC v. Dandrea Produce, Inc., No. CIV. 13-5592 NLH/AMD, 2014 WL 988829 (D.N.J. Feb. 27, 2014)

Consumers Produce Co. of Pittsburgh v. Fredericktown Produce Co., No. CIV.A. 14-314, 2015 WL 728488 (W.D. Pa. Feb. 19, 2015)(Whether Life Insurance Policy was subject PACA, bonafide purchaser) Text

Food Team Int’l, Ltd. v. Unilink, LLC, 595 F. App’x 146 (3d Cir. 2014) Text

Food Team Int’l, Ltd. v. Unilink, LLC, 10-CV-03584, 2013 WL 5476582 (E.D. Pa. Sept. 30, 2013) Text

In re Paxson, BR 13-10817, 2013 WL 2180144 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. May 17, 2013) Text

Coast Distrib., Inc. v. Preferred Produce & Food Serv., Inc., 3:CV-09-1323, 2013 WL 1080541 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 13, 2013)

In re Reinert, BR 11-22840, 2012 WL 6719569 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. Dec. 26, 2012) Text

DiMare Homestead, Inc. v. Klayman Produce Co., Inc., CIV.A. 12-2577, 2012 WL 5354597 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 31, 2012) Text

Spectrum Produce Distrib., Inc. v. Fresh Mktg., Inc., CIV. 11-06368 JBS, 2012 WL 2369367 (D.N.J. June 20, 2012)

Food Team Int’l, Ltd. v. Unilink, LLC, 872 F. Supp. 2d 405 (E.D. Pa. 2012) Text

Katzman Produce, Inc. v. Depiero’s Farm, Inc., CIV.A. 12-1384 ES, 2012 WL 764235 (D.N.J. Mar. 7, 2012) Text

Consumers Produce Co., Inc. v. Georgiana Produce, Inc., CIV.A. 10-1068, 2011 WL 5859512 (W.D. Pa. Nov. 22, 2011) Text

Coast Distrib., Inc. v. Preferred Produce & Food Serv., Inc., 3:09CV1323, 2010 WL 2635831 (M.D. Pa. June 29, 2010) (commingling of PACA assets)

Fresh Direct, Inc. v. Harvin Foods, Inc., No. 10-040-GMS, 2010 WL 2541925 (D. Del. June 22, 2010) (agent binds the wholesale produce dealer)

Frank Gargiulo & Son v. Riverdell Mkt. Corp., No. 08-5102 (JAG), 2009 WL 2151908 (D.N.J. July 14, 2009) (failure to complete payment for produce)  Text

In re Zach, Bankr. No. 1-08-bk-04160 RNO, Adv. No. 1-08-ap-00160 (Bankr. M.D. Pa. June 29, 2009) (exemption from discharge of PACA debts) Text

Bear Mountain Orchards, Inc. v. Mich-Kim, Inc., Nos. 07-853, 07-892, 2008 WL 4710920 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 22, 2008) (fradulant transfer of PACA trust assets)  Text

Pac. Int’l Mktg. v. A & B Produce, Inc., Nos. 03-3564, 03-5556, 2007 WL 2253521 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 2, 2007) (individual officer liability)  Text

Baiardi Food Chain v. United States, 482 F.3d 238 (3rd Cir. 2007)  Text

Pac. Int’l Mktg., Inc. v. A & B Produce, Inc., 462 F.3d 279 (3rd Cir. 2006)  Text

In re Fleming Co., No. 03-10945(MFW), 03-56207(MFW), Civ. 03-1049-SLR, 04-54600(MFW), Civ. 04-1284-SLR, 2006 WL 2793176 (D.Del. Sept. 28, 2006)  Text

In re Zagara’s Fresh Markets, L.L.C., No. 03-43017 (GMB), 2006 WL 4452980 (Bankr. D.N.J. Apr. 13, 2006)

Weis-Buy Servs., Inc. v. Paglia, 411 F.3d 415 (3rd Cir. 2005) (individual liability)  Text

J. Ambrogi Food Distrib. Inc. v. Top Dog America’s Bar & Grille of PA, Inc., No. Civ.A.05-337, 2005 WL 1655891 (E.D. Pa. July 14, 2005)  Text

Botman Int’l, B.V. v. Int’l Produce Imp., Inc., No. Civ.A.99-5088, 2005 WL 1532533 (E.D. Pa. June 29, 2005)

In re Fleming Co., 316 B.R. 809 (D.Del. 2004) (definition of “perishable agricultural commodities” and attorney’s fees)  Text

Chiquita Brands Co. N. Am. v. J & J Foods, Inc., No. Civ.A. 03CV05283, 2004 WL 2536860 (E.D. Pa. Nov. 8, 2004)

Botman Int’l, B.V. v. Int’l Produce Imp., Inc., No. Civ.A. 99 CV 5088, 2004 WL 1686948 (E.D. Pa. July 28, 2004)  Text

Pac. Int’l Mktg., Inc. v. A & B Produce, Inc., No. Civ.A.03-3564, Civ.A.03-5556, 2004 WL 1638133 (E.D. Pa. July 20, 2004)

Phillips Mushroom Farms, L.P. v. Gold Star Mushroom Co., No. Civ.A. 00-CV-6397, 2004 WL 620166 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 29, 2004)  Text

In re Masdea, 307 B.R. 466 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2004)   Text

Weis-Buy Servs., Inc. v. Paglia, 307 F.Supp. 2d 682 (W.D. Pa. 2004)  Text

Bandwagon Brokerage, Inc. v. Mafolie Foods Co., Inc., 168 F. Supp. 2d 506 (D.V.I. 2001) (buyer not a PACA dealer)  Text

In re Ameriserve Food Distrib., Inc., 267 B.R. 668 (D. Del. 2001) (collateral estoppel prohibited)  Text

Tanimura & Antle, Inc. v. Packed Fresh Produce, Inc., 222 F.3d 132 (3d Cir. 2000) (injunction to prevent dissipation of PACA trust assets)  Text

Weis-Buy Servs., Inc. v. Storey’s Fruit & Produce, Inc., Civ. A. 98-6078, 2000 WL 1038122 (E.D. Pa. July 13, 2000) (attorney’s fees under PACA)   Text

Cavendish Farms v. Ameriserve Food Distrib., Inc., No. A-00-615, 2000 WL 33682393 (Bankr. D. Del. June 22, 2000) (PACA claim a non-core proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(3))

In re Magic Rests., Inc., 205 F.3d 108 (3d Cir. 2000) (Rest. as a dealer under PACA)  Text

Weis-Buy Servs., Inc. v. Storey’s Fruit & Produce, Inc., Civ. A. 98-6078, 2000 WL 10445 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 6, 2000) (attorney’s costs and fees)

In re United Fruit & Produce Co., Inc., 242 B.R. 295 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 1999) (PACA assets and estate Prop.)  Text

Botman Int’l, B.V. v. Int’l Produce Imports, Inc., Civ. A. 99-5088, 1999 WL 997752 (E.D. Pa. Nov. 4, 1999) (PACA applicability)

In re Long John Silver’s Rests., Inc., 230 B.R. 29 (Bankr. D. Del. 1999) (perishable agricultural commodity definition)  Text

Idahoan Fresh v. Advantage Produce, Inc., 157 F.3d 197 (3d Cir. 1998) (PACA claims)  Text

ZAS Int’l Agric. v. ZAS USA, Inc., Civ. A. 98-4073, 1998 WL 469958 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 7, 1998) (PACA claims)

Carpenter v. Cmty. Bank of Homestead, 710 So. 2d 65 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998) (fiduciary relationship between bank and customers)  Text

In re Magic Rests., Inc., No. 95-376, 1997 WL 33100710 (D. Del. Oct. 8, 1997) (recovery of alleged trust assets)

In re Italian Oven, Inc., 207 B.R. 839 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 1997) (dealer under PACA)  Text

Matter of Magic Rests., Inc., 204 B.R. 862 (Bankr. D. Del. 1997) aff’d sub nom., In re Magic Rests., Inc., 205 F.3d 108 (3d Cir. 2000) (PACA claims precluded judgment)  Text

Matter of Magic Rests., Inc., 202 B.R. 24 (D. Del. 1996) (interlocutory appeal and PACA)  Text

In re L. Natural Foods Corp., 199 B.R. 882 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1996) (dried fruit not perishable agricultural commodity)  Text

Matter of Magic Rests., Inc., 197 B.R. 455 (Bankr. D. Del. 1996) aff’d sub nom., In re Magic Rests., Inc., 205 F.3d 108 (3d Cir. 2000) (dealer under PACA)  Text

Shepard v. K.B. Fruit & Vegetable, Inc., 868 F. Supp. 703 (E.D. Pa. 1994) (PACA claims and judgment)  Text

Consumers Produce Co., Inc. v. Volante Wholesale Produce, Inc., 16 F.3d 1374 (3d Cir. 1994) (loan payments recovery under PACA)  Text

Consumers Produce Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh v. Volante Wholesale Produce, Inc., Civ. A. 90-1551, 1994 WL 69347 (W.D. Pa. Jan. 11, 1994) (PACA claims)

In re Columbia Gas Sys. Inc., 997 F.2d 1039 (3d Cir. 1993) (Chapter 11)  Text

In re Peter J. Schmidt Co., Inc., No. 92-695, 1993 WL 157721 (Bankr. D. Del. Mar. 29, 1993) (PACA claims)

In re H.R. Hindle & Co., Inc., 149 B.R. 775 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

Sheppard v. KB Fruit & Vegetable, Inc., Civ. A. 91-6624, 1993 WL 21008 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 12, 1993) (competing PACA claims)

Consumers Produce Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh v. Volante Wholesale Produce, Inc., Civ. A. 90-1551, 1992 WL 565282 (W.D. Pa. Dec. 31, 1992) supplemented, Civ. A. 90-1551, 1994 WL 69347 (W.D. Pa. Jan. 11, 1994) and aff’d sub nom., Consumers Produce Co., Inc. v. Volante Wholesale Produce, Inc., 16 F.3d 1374 (3d Cir. 1994) (damages under PACA)

Sheppard v. KB Fruit & Vegetable, Inc., Civ. A. 91-6624, 1992 WL 191142 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 4, 1992) vacated, Civ. A. 91-6624, 1993 WL 21008 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 12, 1993) (PACA claims)

Atl. Produce Co. v. Frank Tambone, Inc., Civ. A. 91-6778, 1991 WL 238153 (E.D. Pa. Nov. 6, 1991) (PACA trustee responsibilities)

Gullo Produce Co. v. A.C. Jordan Produce Co., Inc., Civ. A. 90-652, 1991 WL 330837 (W.D. Pa. Oct. 29, 1991) (PACA claims)

Driscoll Potatoes, Inc. v. N.A. Produce Co., Inc., 765 F. Supp. 174 (D.N.J. 1991) abrogated by Tanimura & Antle, Inc. v. Packed Fresh Produce, Inc., 222 F.3d 132 (3d Cir. 2000) (PACA trust asset segregation request)  Text

In re Cinmar, Inc., Civ. A. 90-4853, 1991 WL 5893 (D.N.J. Jan. 16, 1991) (PACA claims)

Six L’s Packing Co., Inc. v. Arter, Civ. A. 88-1998, 1991 WL 4400 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 6, 1991) (PACA claims and Bankruptcy)

Williamsport Purveyors Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 916 F.2d 82 (3d Cir. 1990) (license denial order review)  Text

Gullo Produce Co., Inc. v. A.C. Jordan Produce Co., Inc., 751 F. Supp. 64 (W.D. Pa. 1990) (PACA claims)  Text

Six L’s Packing Co. v. Arter, Civ. A. 88-1998, 1990 WL 9467 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 2, 1990) (PACA claims)

In re W.L. Bradley Co., Inc., 78 B.R. 92 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1987) (prejudgment interest and attorney’s fees under PACA)  Text

In re W.L. Bradley Co., Inc., 75 B.R. 505 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1987) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Anthony Tammaro, Inc., 56 B.R. 999 (D.N.J. 1986) (PACA claims)  Text

Frupac Int’l Corp. v. Lesco Distrib. Int’l Co., Civ. A. 82-4875, 1985 WL 11180 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 30, 1985) (attorney’s fees and costs under PACA)

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FOURTH CIRCUIT

L&M Companies, Inc. v. Unique Food Co., Inc., No. 5:19-CV-27-D, 2020 WL 211401 (E.D.N.C. Jan. 13, 2020) (PACA claims; Preserving PACA rights through notice; dispute about payment period under PACA) Text

L&M Companies, Inc. v. Unique Food Co., Inc., No. 5:19-CV-27-D, 2019 WL 6770522 (E.D.N.C. Jan. 13, 2020) (PACA claims; Interim Distribution Motion) Text

L&M Companies, Inc. v. Unique Food Co., Inc., No. 5:19-CV-27-D, 2019 WL 6770522 (E.D.N.C. Dec. 11, 2019) (PACA claims; Interim Distribution Motion) Text

Turkey Knob Growers, Inc. v. East Coast Impex LLC, 118-CV-01295 (TSE) (IDD), 2019 WL 3729002 (E.D. Va. July 22, 2019) (conversion; unlawful retention of trust)

L&M Cos. v. Unique Food Co., No. 5:19-CV-00027-D, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26613 (E.D.N.C. Feb. 19, 2019) (establish trust account) Text

In re Wayne Bailey, Inc., 592 B.R. 79 (Bankr. E.D.N.C. 2018) (post-default agreement) Text

Coastal Sunbelt Produce, LLC v. Saldivar and Associates, Inc., 1:16CV449, 2016 WL 5661558 (E.D. Va. Sept. 1, 2016), report and recommendation adopted, 116CV00449GBLTCB, 2016 WL 5662019 (E.D. Va. Sept. 29, 2016) (violations; damages) Text

W.R. Vernon Produce, Co. v. Backyard Produce, LLC, 1:15CV911, 2015 WL 12564215 (M.D.N.C. Nov. 2, 2015) (temporary restraining order)

In re Bissett Produce, Inc., 512 B.R. 528 (Bankr. E.D.N.C. 2014) aff’d, No. 5:14-CV-451-FL, 2015 WL 868029 (E.D.N.C. Feb. 2, 2015)(written notice) Text

In re Bissett Produce, Inc., No. 5:14-CV-451-FL, 2015 WL 868029 (E.D.N.C. Feb. 2, 2015) Text

Cefalu & Bro., Inc. v. Angus, Inc., No. CIV.A. PWG-14-309, 2014 WL 2452724 (D. Md. May 30, 2014)(notice, calculating damages) Text

In re Panache Cuisine, LLC, 13-17027-JS, 2013 WL 5350613 (Bankr. D. Md. Sept. 23, 2013) Text

Carter v. Michael Cutler Co., 1:12CV95, 2013 WL 4788283 (M.D.N.C. Sept. 6, 2013)

P.L.U.S. Brokerage, Inc. v. Jong Eun Kim, 908 F. Supp. 2d 711 (D. Md. 2012) Text

Class Produce Grp., LLC v. Evergreen Supermarket, Inc., WDQ-12-2191, 2012 WL 5995243 (D. Md. Nov. 28, 2012) Text

Belair Produce Co., Inc., v. Mixt Greens, Inc., CIV.A. ELH-12-299, 2012 WL 5199421 (D. Md. Oct. 18, 2012) Text

Produce Alliance v. Let-Us Produce, 2:10CV198, 2011 WL 3664740 (E.D. Va. Aug. 19, 2011) Text

Produce Alliance v. Let-Us Produce, 2:10CV198, 2011 WL 2634238 (E.D. Va. July 1, 2011) on reconsideration, 2:10CV198, 2011 WL 3664740 (E.D. Va. Aug. 19, 2011) Text

Produce Alliance v. Let-Us Produce, 776 F. Supp. 2d 197 (E.D. Va. 2011) Text

Basciani Foods v. Roy Enterprises, No. 3:09-cv-01182, 2010 WL 3702615 (S.D. W.Va. Sept. 16, 2010) (PACA liability for failure to pay for produce)  Text

Nickey Gregory Co., LLC v. AgriCap, LLC, C.A.6:07-3605-HMH, 2010 WL 2347005 (D. S.C. June 8, 2010) (unreasonable attorney fees under PACA) Text

Nickey Gregory Co. v. AgriCap, LLC, 597 F.3d 591, 2010 WL 743590 (4th Cir. 2010) (accounts receivables subject to PACA trust)  Text

Nickey Gregory Co., LLC v. AgriCap, LLC, 592 F.Supp.2d 862 (D. S.C. 2008) (beneficiaries of PACA trust)  Text

Nickey Gregory Co., LLC v. AgriCap, LLC, C.A. No. 6:07-3605-HMH, 2008 WL 4224613 (D. S.C. Sept. 2, 2008) (violation of statutory trust assets)  Text

In re Walford, 374 B.R. 184 (Bankr. M.D. N.C. 2007) (defalcation of PACA trust)

In re Walford, 374 B.R. 184 (Bankr. M.D. N.C. 2007) (defalcation of PACA trust)  Text

Nickey Gregory Co. v. Robison Farms, L.L.C., Civil Action No. 6:06-02070-HMH, 2006 WL 2161961 (D.S.C. July 28, 2006)

Sudano v. USDA, 131 Fed. Appx. 404 (4th Cir. 2005)

Nickey Gregory Co. v. Capital Produce Distrib., Inc., No. 3:04-CV-248, 2005 WL 2445905 (W.D.N.C. Oct. 4, 2005)  Text

Atl. Coast Produce, Inc. v. McDonald Farms, Inc., No. Civ.A.5:04 CV 00015, 2005 WL 1785134 (W.D. Va. July 21, 2005)

Atl. Coast Produce, Inc. v. McDonald Farms, Inc., No. Civ.A.5:04 CV 00015, 2005 WL 1785137 (W.D. Va. July 21, 2005)

Atl. Coast Produce, Inc. v. McDonald Farms, Inc., No. Civ.A 5:04 CV 00015, 2004 WL 1381165 (W.D. Va. June 17, 2004)

Atl. Coast Produce, Inc. v. McDonald Farms, Inc., No. Civ.A.5:04 CV 00015, 2004 WL 943900 (W.D. Va. Apr. 30, 2004)

In re McGee, 258 B.R. 139 (Bankr. D. Md. 2001) (state construction trust statute and PACA)  Text

In re Heilman, 241 B.R. 137 (Bankr. D. Md. 1999) (fiduciary capacity)  Text

Stowe Potato Sales, Inc. v. Terry’s, Inc., 224 B.R. 329 (W.D. Va. 1998) (PACA trust preservation notice)  Text

In re Lady H Coal Co., Inc., 199 B.R. 595 (S.D.W. Va. 1996) aff’d sub nom., In re Leckie Smokeless Coal Co., 99 F.3d 573 (4th Cir. 1996) (breach of collective bargaining under PACA)  Text

In re Snyder, 184 B.R. 473 (D. Md. 1995) (fiduciary fraud)  Text

In re Snyder, 171 B.R. 532 (Bankr. D. Md. 1994) rev’d sub nom., Matter of Snyder, 184 B.R. 473 (D. Md. 1995) (fiduciary fraud)  Text

Tipco, Inc. v. Yeutter, 953 F.2d 639 (4th Cir. 1992) (PACA claims)

Sid Goodman & Co., Inc. v. United States, 945 F.2d 398 (4th Cir. 1991) (PACA claim and fraud)

Capital Produce Co., Inc. v. United States, 930 F.2d 1077 (4th Cir. 1991) (license suspension order review)  Text

In re Carolina Produce Distribs., Inc., 110 B.R. 207 (W.D.N.C. 1990) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Asinelli, Inc., 93 B.R. 433 (M.D.N.C. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Davis Distribs., Inc., 861 F.2d 416 (4th Cir. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

United States v. Bailey Feed Mill, Inc., 592 F. Supp. 844 (E.D.N.C. 1984) (state claim for payment of soybeans)  Text

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FIFTH CIRCUIT

PRODUCE PAY, INC. v. FRESH ORGANIC VEGETABLE, INC., Civil Action No. 7: 21-cv-00402 (S.D. Tex. May 3, 2022) (Court holds that plaintiff is entitled to judgment in the amount of $352,620.36, plus interest under 28 U.S.C. § 1961, against defendants) Text

MIRASOLES PRODUCE USA, LLC v. TALYGAP PRODUCE, INC., Civil Action No. 7: 22-cv-00055 (S.D. Tex. Apr. 20, 2022) (the Court grants plaintiff’s motion and awards judgment in favor of plaintiff) Text

Produce Pay, Inc. v. Amore Produce, LLC, No. 7:20-CV-00293, 2021 WL 5155715 (S.D. Tex. July 21, 2021) (attorney’s fees awarded)

Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc. v. Vantage Bank Texas, No. 7:21-CV-00112, 2021 WL 4146965 (S.D. Tex. May 24, 2021) (motion to intervene)

Produce Pay, Inc. v. Amore Produce, LLC, No. 7:20-CV-00293, 2021 WL 5155712 (S.D. Tex. May 14, 2021) (PACA claims)

Yang Wu Int’l, Inc. v. LS & CX, LLC, No. 4:20-CV-00312, 2021 WL 134101 (E.D. Tex. Jan. 14, 2021) (motion to dismiss denied)  Text

Capitol City Produce Co. v. Sammy’s Holdings, L.L.C., No. CV 20-00030-BAJ-SDJ, 2020 WL 6938814 (M.D. La. Nov. 25, 2020) (default judgment granted)  Text

Rio Vista Ventures, LLC v. Valvilla Produce, LLC, No. 7:20-CV-00325, 2020 WL 8300522 (S.D. Tex. Nov. 4, 2020) (PACA claims)

Yang Wu Int’l, Inc. v. LS & CX, LLC, No. 4:20-CV-00312, 2020 WL 6385549 (E.D. Tex. Oct. 30, 2020) (failure to pay) Text

Aguacates Seleccionados JBR USA, LLC v. Bucks Fresh Produce, LLC, No. 7:19-CV-338, 2020 WL 4883898 (S.D. Tex. Aug. 20, 2020) (failure to pay)  Text

Superior Sales W., Inc. v. Gonzalez, 335 F.R.D. 98 (W.D. Tex. 2020) (motion for ruling of sufficiency of responses to requests for admission and to compel supplemental response to interrogatory denied)

Yang Wu Int’l, Inc. v. LS & CX, LLC, No. 4:20-CV-312, 2020 WL 2395937 (E.D. Tex. May 12, 2020) (preliminary injunction granted)  Text

Paisano Cap. SA de CV v. Velazquez, No. 7:19-CV-78, 2020 WL 1890702 (S.D. Tex. Apr. 16, 2020) (attorney’s fees awarded)  Text

Iscavo Avocados USA, L.L.C. v. Pryor, 953 F.3d 316 (5th Cir. 2020) (PACA claims)  Text

Superior Sales W., Inc. v. Gonzalez, No. EP-19-CV-329-KC, 2020 WL 10895556 (W.D. Tex. Mar. 2, 2020) (motion for protective order denied)

Comako Int’l, Inc. v. Delorme, No. 7:19-CV-00385, 2020 WL 3525477 (S.D. Tex. Jan. 22, 2020) (motion to set aside default granted)

Superior Sales W., Inc. v. Gonzalez, No. EP-19-CV-329-KC, 2020 WL 520968 (W.D. Tex. Jan. 9, 2020) (motion for reconsideration denied)

Paisano Capital SA de CV v. Velazquez, No. 7:19-CV-078, 2019 WL 6649294 (S.D. Tex. Dec. 6, 2019) (PACA claims) Text

Superior Sales West, Inc. v. Gonzalez, No. EP-19-CV-329-KC, 2019 WL 7759099 (W.D. Tex. Dec 6, 2019) (PACA Claims; Preserving the right to PACA trust)

Sunterra Distribution, LLC v. Castros Distribution, LLC, No. 3:18-CV-2783-S, 2019 WL 4418320 (N.D. Tex. Aug. 22, 2019) (PACA claims, default judgment) Text

Paisano Capital SA de CV v. 23 Texas Produce, Inc., 3:19-CV-0852-B, 2019 WL 3239152 (N.D. Tex. July 18, 2019) (sufficient basis of judgment on pleadings) Text

Hardie’s Fruit & Vegetable Co., LP v. BIMC, LP, 3:18-CV-1454-D, 2018 WL 3302733 (N.D. Tex. July 5, 2018) (preliminary injunction; motion to modify relief) Text

Matter of Delta Produce, L.P., 845 F.3d 609 (5th Cir. 2016) (congressional limits; fees) Text

In re Divine Ripe, L.L.C., 554 B.R. 395 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 2016) (disclosure statement not containing adequate information) Text

Flavor-Pic Tomato Co., Inc. v. Gambino, CV 15-5826, 2016 WL 1268359 (E.D. La. Mar. 31, 2016) (motion to dismiss denied) Text

In re Alco Stores, Inc., 536 B.R. 383 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 2015) (tracing trust funds for bankruptcy) Text

In re Sears Methodist Ret. Sys., Inc.,, No. 14-32821-11, 2015 WL 1066882 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Mar. 6, 2015) Text

Kingdom Fresh Produce, Inc. v. Delta Produce, LP, 528 B.R. 289 (W.D. Tex. 2015)(surprise, mistake of fact, co-mingling funds) Text

Kingdom Fresh Produce, Inc. v. Delta Produce, LP, No. 5:14-MC-899-DAE, 2015 WL 869240 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 27, 2015)(motion to withdraw, forum shopping) Text

In re Delta Produce, LP, 521 B.R. 576 (W.D. Tex. 2014) Text

In re Delta Produce, LP, No. 5:12-CV-1127-DAE, 2014 WL 4443414 (W.D. Tex. Sept. 9, 2014) Text

In re Delta Produce, LP, 498 B.R. 731 (W.D. Tex. 2013) Text

In re Delta Produce, SA-12-MC-1164-DAE, 2013 WL 3305537 (W.D. Tex. June 28, 2013)

Meza Sierra Enterprises, Inc. v. Dep’t of Agric., 531 F. App’x 460 (5th Cir. 2013) Text

In re Superior Tomato-Avocado, Ltd., 481 B.R. 866 (Bankr. W.D. Tex. 2012) (strict compliance) Text

Eddy Produce LLC v. Sutton Fruit & Vegetable Co., 3:12-CV-00316-N, 2012 WL 487050 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 14, 2012)

Eddy Produce LLC v. Sutton Fruit & Vegetable Co., 3:12-CV-00316-N, 2012 WL 398940 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 7, 2012) Text

Rio Bravo Produce, Ltd. v. Superior Tomato-Avocado, Ltd., Inc., CIV.A. SA-11-CA-1126, 2011 WL 6938450 (W.D. Tex. Dec. 30, 2011)

Ruby Robinson Co., Inc. v. Herr, 453 F. App’x 463 (5th Cir. 2011)

Foodsource v. Metro Produce, Inc., 3:11-CV-0714-L, 2011 WL 2441260 (N.D. Tex. June 17, 2011) Text

Baker Packing Co. v. Produce Fresh, Inc., SA-10-CV-663-XR, 2011 WL 1327627 (W.D. Tex. Apr. 6, 2011) Text

West Coast Distrib., Inc. v. Pearce, No. 3:07-CV-1869-O, 2010 WL 145283 (N.D. Tex. Jan. 14, 2010) (enforcement of statutory trust)  Text

May Produce Co. v. E. W. Imports, Inc., No. 3:09-CV-1383-L, 2009 WL 4884154 (N.D. Tex. Dec. 15, 2009) (attorneys fees under PACA) Text

Eagle Eye Distributing, Inc. v. Ben Parker, Inc., No. 3:09-CV-0095-L, 2009 WL 4251105 (N.D. Tex. Nov. 25, 2009) (PACA trust claims)  Text

Ruby Robinson Co. v. Kalil Fresh Mktg., Inc., No. H-08-199, 2009 WL 3378419 (S.D. Tex. Oct. 16, 2009) (preservation of PACA trust; attorneys fees)  Text

Benny’s Farm Fresh Produce, Inc. v. Vine Ripe Tex., Inc., No. H-08-2669, 2009 WL 1856056 (S.D. Tex. June 29, 2009) (breach of duty to pay) Text

Sazone Brokerage, Inc. v. J & M Produce Sales, Inc., No. 4:08-CV-177-Y, 2008 WL 731975 (N.D. Tex. Mar. 19, 2008) (Temporary Restraining Order) Text

Bocchi Am. Assoc. Inc. v. Commerce Fresh Marketing Inc., 515 F.3d 383 (5th Cir. 2008) (qualifying for statutory trust protection)  Text

Partner’s Produce, Inc. v. Transpecos Foods, L.P., Nos. SA-07-CA-220-WWJ, P-07-CV-11-WWJ, 2007 WL 3118283 (W.D. TX. Aug. 23, 2007) (who is a trustee)

In re Dixie Produce & Packaging, L.L.C., Bankr. No. 05-13410, Adv. No. 05-01098, 2007 WL 1239205 (Bankr. E.D. La. Apr. 27, 2007)  Text

Ideal Sales, Inc. v. Taylor Farms Texas, Inc., Civil Action No. 3:06-CV-1512-G, 2007 WL 1599143 (N.D. Tex. June 4, 2007)

William E. McBryde, Inc. v. Rodriguez, Civil Action No. SA-07-CA-143-X, 2007 WL 628793 (W.D. Tex. Feb. 13, 2007)

Fleming Cos. v. Dept. of Agric., 164 Fed. App’x 528 (5th Cir. 2006)

Bocchi Americas Assoc. v. Commerce Fresh Mktg., Inc., Civil Action No. H-04-02411, 2006 WL 2882721 (S.D. Tex. Oct. 6, 2006)  Text

Bocchi Americas Assoc. v. Commerce Fresh Mktg., Inc., Civil Action No. H-04-02411, 2006 WL 2882728 (S.D. Tex. Oct. 6, 2006)  Text

Fresh Am. Corp. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 393 F.Supp. 2d 411 (N.D. Tex. 2005)  Text

In re Hermes, No. Civ.A. SA05CV187XR, 2005 WL 1593441 (W.D. Tex. July 7, 2005)  Text

Bocchi Americas Assoc. v. Commerce Fresh Mktg., Inc., No. Civ.A. H0402411, 2005 WL 3164240 (S.D. Tex. Nov. 28, 2005)

Fresh Am. Corp. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. 3:03-CV-1299-M, 2004 WL 1490077 (N.D. Tex. June 30, 2004)  Text

Fresh Am. Corp. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. Civ.A. 3:03-CV-1299, 2004 WL 983615 (N.D. Tex. Apr. 29, 2004)

Fleming Co. v. USDA, 322 F.Supp. 2d 744 (E.D. Tex. 2004)  Text

Reaves Brokerage Co. v. Sunbelt Fruit & Vegetable Co., 336 F.3d 410 (5th Cir. 2003)  Text

In re Cafeteria Operators, L.P., 299 B.R. 411 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 2003)  Text

Produce Alliance, L.L.C. v. Fresh Am. Corp., No. Civ.A.3:03-CV-0152-G, 2003 WL 21554513 (N.D. Tex. July 8, 2003)

Produce Alliance, L.L.C. v. Fresh Am. Corp., No. 3:03-CV-0152-P, 2003 WL 21448390 (N.D. Tex. June 16, 2003)

Produce Alliance, L.L.C. v. Potato Specialty Co., No. Civ.A.5-03CV0138-C, 2003 WL 21518018 (N.D. Tex. June 11, 2003)

Reaves Brokerage Co. v. Fidelity Factors, L.L.C., No. CIV.A.3:99-CV-2848M, 2002 WL 32125950 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 8, 2002)

Reaves Brokerage Co., Inc. v. Fid. Factors, L.L.C., Civ. A.3:99-CV-2848M, 2001 WL 34111601 (N.D. Tex. Oct. 17, 2001) adopted, Civ. A.3:99-CV-2848M, 2002 WL 32125950 (N.D. Tex. Feb. 8, 2002) aff’d sub nom., Reaves Brokerage Co., Inc. v. Sunbelt Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc., 336 F.3d 410 (5th Cir. 2003) (PACA trust)

Golman-Hayden Co., Inc. v. Fresh Source Produce Inc., 217 F.3d 348 (5th Cir. 2000) (personal liability under PACA)  Text

In re Flying Boat, Inc., 245 B.R. 241 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1999) aff’d in part, rev’d in part sub nom., United States v. McConnell, 258 B.R. 869 (N.D. Tex. 2001) (USDA user fees held as part of trust)  Text

Allred’s Produce v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 178 F.3d 743 (5th Cir. 1999) (license revocation order review)  Text

Hereford Haven, Inc. v. Stevens, Civ. A.3:98-CV-0575-P, 1999 WL 155707 (N.D. Tex. Mar. 12, 1999) (PACA claims)

Golman-Hayden Co., Inc. v. Fresh Source Produce, Inc., 27 F. Supp. 2d 723 (N.D. Tex. 1998) aff’d in part, rev’d in part sub nom., Golman-Hayden Co., Inc. v. Fresh Source Produce Inc., 217 F.3d 348 (5th Cir. 2000) (PACA claims and shareholder liability)  Text

S & V Distribs., Inc. v. Tomato Man, Civ. A.3:98-CV-0745-P, 1998 WL 485683 (N.D. Tex. Aug. 7, 1998) (reparation order appeal)

Hereford Haven, Inc. v. Stevens, Civ. A.3:98-CV-0575-P, 1998 WL 241254 (N.D. Tex. May 6, 1998) (transfer of venue)

R.C.F. Produce, Inc. v. Cesar’s Produce, Inc., Civ. A.SA-98-CA0183HG, 1998 WL 1784215 (W.D. Tex. Mar. 31, 1998) (preliminary injunction)

Ideal Sales, Inc. v. McGriff, No. 3:95-CV-0991-R, 1997 WL 560779 (N.D. Tex. Sept. 2, 1997) (PACA claims)

Dole Ocean Liner Exp. v. Georgia Vegetable Co., 949 F. Supp. 467 (S.D. Miss. 1996) vacated sub nom., Dole Ocean Liner Express v. Georgia Vegetable Co., 136 F.3d 136 (5th Cir. 1998) (damages, arbitration award, and PACA)  Text

Stelly v. Galley Supply, Inc., Civ. A. 86-5662, 1996 WL 5742 (E.D. La. Jan. 5, 1996) (PACA claims)

Brookside Farms v. Mama Rizzo’s, Inc., 873 F. Supp. 1029 (S.D. Tex. 1995) (PACA claims)  Text

Baker v. Dep’t of Agric., 32 F.3d 565 (5th Cir. 1994) (injunctive relief and PACA employment restriction)

Stelly v. Galley Supply, Inc., Civ. A. 86-5662, 1994 WL 34050 (E.D. La. Jan. 31, 1994) (PACA claims)

Hawkins v. Agric. Mktg. Serv., Dep’t of Agric., U.S., 10 F.3d 1125 (5th Cir. 1993) (license revocation; responsibly connected; willful, repeated, and flagrant violations)  Text

Faour v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 985 F.2d 217 (5th Cir. 1993) (responsibly connected)  Text

Sterling v. First Intermark, Inc., 979 F.2d 1534 (5th Cir. 1992) (PACA claims)

Lyng v. JDC Enters., 117 B.R. 268 (S.D. Tex. 1990) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Search Warrant Issued July 14, 1987, 684 F. Supp. 1417 (N.D. Tex. 1988) dismissed sub nom., In re Search Warrant Issued, 857 F.2d 790 (5th Cir. 1988) (recordkeeping under PACA)  Text

Stelly v. Galley Supply, Inc., Civ. A. 86-5662, 1987 WL 26987 (E.D. La. Dec. 4, 1987) (PACA claims)

In re Monterey House, Inc., 71 B.R. 244 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 1986) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Fresh Approach, Inc., 51 B.R. 412 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1985) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Fresh Approach, Inc., 49 B.R. 494 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1985) (enjoinment claim against USDA)  Text

In re Fresh Approach, Inc., 48 B.R. 926 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1985) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

Wayne Cusimano, Inc. v. Block, 692 F.2d 1025 (5th Cir. 1982) (Provision of PACA permitting unannounced, warrantless searches and examination of a dealer’s records did not violate the Fourth Amendment) Text

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SIXTH CIRCUIT

Great Lakes Packers, Inc. v. P.K. Produce, Inc., No. 1:18CV2754, 2021 WL 2227381 (N.D. Ohio June 2, 2021) (summary judgment granted in part and denied in part)  Text

In re Spiech Farms, LLC, 840 F. App’x 861 (6th Cir. 2021) (affirming bankruptcy court’s denial of PACA claim)  Text

Lighthouse Transportation Servs., LLC v. US Melon, LLC, No. 2:20CV149 (WOB-EBA), 2021 WL 208731 (E.D. Ky. Jan. 20, 2021) (motion to transfer granted)  Text

Advance Bus. Cap., LLC v. Postal Fleet Servs., Inc., No. 220CV02859MSNTMP, 2020 WL 8267589 (W.D. Tenn. Dec. 23, 2020) (injunction denied)

Great Lakes Packers, Inc. v. P.K. Produce, Inc., No. 1:18CV2754, 2020 WL 5909807 (N.D. Ohio Oct. 6, 2020) (motion for entry of an order determining validity and extent of PACA trust claims granted) Text

Great Lakes Packers, Inc. v. P.K. Produce, Inc., No. 1:18CV2754, 2020 WL 3129748 (N.D. Ohio June 12, 2020) (motion to liquidate assets granted)  Text

In re Skefos, No. 19-29718-L, 2020 WL 2893413 (Bankr. W.D. Tenn. June 2, 2020) (SBA violated the APA and Bankruptcy Code)  Text

In re Spiech Farms, LLC, 1:18-CV-1366, 2019 WL 6872874 (W.D. Mich. Dec. 17 2019) (Clarifying that PACA does not preempt state law regarding transfer of title to produce and accounts receivable; Clarifying which lenders are protected under PACA) Text

In re Spiech Farms, LLC, GK 17-05398-JTG, 2019 WL 2913270 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. July 3, 2019) (misleading statements; breach of good faith and fair dealing)

Gen. Produce LLC v. Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, LLC, 118CV00246HSMSKL, 2019 WL 2537655 (E.D. Tenn. Apr. 30, 2019), report and recommendation adopted, 1:18-CV-246, 2019 WL 2537654 (E.D. Tenn. May 28, 2019) (trust non-dischargeable in bankruptcy)

In re Spiech Farms, LLC, 592 B.R. 152 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2018) (obtaining title to produce delievered) Text

Topashaw Farms Processing, LLC v. Forest City-Weingart Produce Co., Inc., 1:17CV00552, 2017 WL 6374063 (N.D. Ohio Dec. 13, 2017) (creditor failing to timely file PACA proof of claim) Text

In re Cherry Growers, Inc., 576 B.R. 569 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2017) (burden of proof; tracing trust property) Text

Combs v. Spring Creek Produce, LLC, 3:17-CV-121-HBG, 2017 WL 3687323 (E.D. Tenn. Aug. 25, 2017) (preemption; artful pleading doctrine) Text

Heeren, LLC v. Cherry Growers, Inc., 1:15-CV-47, 2016 WL 3027194 (W.D. Mich. May 27, 2016) (parties’ contractual relationship) Text

Heeren, LLC v. Cherry Growers, Inc., 1:15-CV-47, 2015 WL 9450851 (W.D. Mich. Dec. 23, 2015) (pre-transaction, non-written agreement permitting payment outside 30 days) Text

Brinager v. Jao Distributors, Inc., 1:14-CV-252, 2015 WL 4910970 (S.D. Ohio Aug. 10, 2015) (preservation of trust rights; equitable estoppel) Text

In re Cipriano, 14-14826, 2015 WL 3441212 (E.D. Mich. May 28, 2015) (application of statute of limitations) Text

Six L’s Packing Co., Inc. v. James Eric Beale, 3:10-CV-01132, 2014 WL 12577348, at *1 (M.D. Tenn. May 28, 2014) (reasonable hourly rate; rates requested for attorneys)

Fries Bros., Inc. v. Baker Produce, LLC, 1:14CV00067, 2014 WL 288887 (S.D. Ohio Jan. 24, 2014)

Bearden v. Great Lakes Produce & Mktg. LLC, 1:12-CV-700, 2013 WL 2318857 (W.D. Mich. May 28, 2013) Text

Six L’s Packing Co., Inc. v. Beale, 524 F. App’x 148 (6th Cir. 2013)

Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. v. Produce Buyers Co., Inc., 13-10032, 2013 WL 183994 (E.D. Mich. Jan. 17, 2013) Text

Arava USA, Inc. v. Karni Family Farm, LLC, 474 F. App’x 452, 454 (6th Cir. 2012) Text

Indianapolis Fruit Co. v. Locavore Food Distributors, Inc., 10-14070, 2012 WL 579730 (E.D. Mich. Feb. 22, 2012) Text

Indianapolis Fruit Co. v. Locavore Food Distributors, Inc., 10-14070, 2011 WL 6945730 (E.D. Mich. Dec. 6, 2011) Text

Indianapolis Fruit Co. v. Locavore Food Distributors, Inc., 10-14070, 2011 WL 4373976 (E.D. Mich. Sept. 20, 2011) Text

La Grasso Bros. Inc. v. Am. Foodservice, L.L.C.,, CIV. 10-10711, 2011 WL 891221 (E.D. Mich. Mar. 11, 2011) Text

In re N. Michigan Fruit Co., Inc., 433 B.R. 671 (W.D. Mich. 2010) (written notice of intention to preserve PACA trust benefits)  Text

Heeren Bros., Inc. v. New Era Canning Co., No. 1:09-cv-70, 2010 WL 2010997 (W.D. Mich. May 18, 2010) (consent decree regarding PACA trust)  Text

Sweet Ones, Inc. v. Mercantile Bank of Mich., No. 1:09-CV-1092, 2010 WL 1658205 (W.D. Mich. April 23, 2010) (secured claim against a dealer subject to PACA)  Text

Shipper Serv. Co. v. Fresh Louie’s Produce Co., No. 10-CV-10528, 2010 WL 726242 (E.D. Mich. Feb. 24, 2010) (injunction; statutory trust)

Sanson Co. v. Araca Foods, Inc., No. 1:09CV791, 2009 WL 2461440 (N.D. Ohio Aug. 10, 2009) (failure to pay for produce delivered)  Text

Consumers Produce, Inc. v. R. Family Mkt., No. 4:08CV70, 2009 WL 2351642 (N.D. Ohio July 28, 2009) (attorney’s fees under PACA)  Text

J.A. Besteman Co. v. Carter’s Inc., No. 1:07-CV-931, 2008 WL 2037289 (W.D. Mich. May 12, 2008) (extent of statutory trust)  Text

Joe Randazzo’s Fruit & Vegetable, Inc. v. W-W Produce, Inc., No. 04-75045, 2007 WL 925795 (E.D. Mich. Mar. 26, 2007)

J.A. Besteman Co. v. Carter’s, Inc., 439 F.Supp. 2d 774 (W.D. Mich. 2006)  Text

Paradise Farms, S.A. v. Chiquita Frupac, Inc., No. 1:02CV714, 2006 WL 640501 (S.D. Ohio Mar. 10, 2006)

Davis Melon Sales, Inc. v. Great Lakes Produce, Inc., No. 105CV2092, 2005 WL 2233533 (N.D. Ohio Aug. 31, 2005)

In re Phoenix Restaurant Group, Inc., Nos. 301-12036, 303-0568A, 2004 WL 3113719 (Bankr. M.D. Tenn. Dec. 16, 2004)

Chiquita Fresh, N.A. v. Specialty Produce Co., Nos. 1:02-CV-269, 1:02-CV-272, 1:02-CV-276, 2004 WL 1873746 (E.D. Tenn. Jan. 12, 2004)

H.C. MacClaren, Inc. v. USDA, 342 F.3d 584 (6th Cir. 2003) (revocation of PACA license)  Text

Overton Distrib., Inc. v. Heritage Bank, 340 F.3d 361 (6th Cir. 2003) (statutory trust)  Text

Chiquita Fresh, N.A. v. Specialty Produce Co., No. 1:02-CV-00269, 1:02CV272, 1:02CV276, 2003 WL 24272404 (E.D. Tenn. May 2, 2003)

Overton Distrib., Inc. v. Heritage Bank, 179 F.Supp. 2d 818 (M.D. Tenn. 2002) (parties’ agreement violates PACA)  Text

Chao v. Hosp. Staffing Servs., Inc., 270 F.3d 374 (6th Cir. 2001) (“hot goods” not exempt from stay)  Text

Crown Foodservice Grp., Inc. v. Hughes, No. C-3-98-063, 1999 WL 33117269 (S.D. Ohio July 12, 1999) (PACA claims)

Farm-Wey Produce, Inc. v. Wayne L. Bowman Co., Inc., 973 F. Supp. 778 (E.D. Tenn. 1997) (personal liability under PACA)  Text

Battle v. Fresh Preps Distrib., Inc., 873 F. Supp. 1062 (E.D. Mich. 1995) (PACA claims)  Text

Sanzone-Palmisano Co. v. M. Seaman Enters., Inc., 986 F.2d 1010 (6th Cir. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Harper, 150 B.R. 416 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

Chiquita Brands, Inc. v. Micbruce, Inc., 800 F. Supp. 1521 (N.D. Ohio 1992) (transportation of commodities payment claim and PACA)  Text

Caruso-Ciresi, Inc. v. Strano, 812 F. Supp. 112 (S.D. Ohio 1992) (reparation action and judgment)  Text

Val-Land Farms, Inc. v. Third Nat. Bank in Knoxville, 937 F.2d 1110 (6th Cir. 1991) (damages under PACA)  Text

Advantage Produce Mktg. Co., Inc. v. Caito Produce, No. C2-89-095, 1991 WL 424983 (S.D. Ohio May 10, 1991) (PACA claims)

Mahoning Nat. Bank of Youngstown v. Frydman, No. 89 C.A. 91, 1990 WL 125484 (Ohio Ct. App. Aug. 29, 1990) (PACA claims)

Matter of Spaulding, 116 B.R. 567 (Bankr. S.D. Ohio 1990) (Chapter 13 and PACA)  Text

In re Norton, 867 F.2d 313 (6th Cir. 1989) (Chapter 13 and PACA)  Text

In re Oberlies, 94 B.R. 916 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1988) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

Lyng v. Frydman, No. C86-1210Y, 1988 WL 168632 (N.D. Ohio Mar. 23, 1988) (PACA claims)

United States v. Gilardi Truck & Transp., Inc., 815 F.2d 706 (6th Cir. 1987) (PACA claims)

In re Prange Foods, Corp., 63 B.R. 211 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 1986) (creditor superiority claim in competition with PACA trust)  Text

Melvin Beene Produce Co. v. Agric. Mktg. Serv., 728 F.2d 347 (6th Cir. 1984) (license revocation appeal)  Text

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SEVENTH CIRCUIT

In re: Cesar Sanchez, Debtor. Royal Garden Produce, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. Cesar Sanchez, Defendant., No. 19BK32364, 2021 WL 5893993 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Dec. 13, 2021) (concluding that a PACA trust does not establish fiduciary duties for purposes of the non-dischargeability analysis under the Bankruptcy code)

In re Hughes, No. 18 B 11700, 2020 WL 7388075 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Dec. 16, 2020) (objections overruled)

Summertime Produce, LLC v. Atl. Produce Exch., LLC, No. 219CV00213JPHDLP, 2020 WL 5366492 (S.D. Ind. Sept. 8, 2020) (failure to market under PACA)  Text

Summertime Produce, LLC v. Atl. Produce Exch., LLC, No. 219CV00213JPHDLP, 2020 WL 2489708 (S.D. Ind. May 14, 2020) (motion to dismiss denied)  Text

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. v. B & B Organics, Inc., No. 3:19-CV-261-JD, 2020 WL 1443782 (N.D. Ind. Mar. 25, 2020) (motion for default judgment grant in part and denied in part)  Text

In re Hughes, 609 B.R. 789 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2019) (Chapter 7 and PACA)

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. v. B & B Organics, Inc., 3:19-CV-261-JD, 2019 WL 2712547 (N.D. Ind. Apr. 25, 2019) (motion for preliminary injunction)

Epic Fresh Produce, LLC v. Olympic Wholesale Produce, Inc., 1:17-CV-08381, 2018 WL 1311994 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 7, 2018) (contractual and statutory interest)

Epic Fresh Produce, LLC v. Olympic Wholesale Produce, Inc., 17-CV-8381, 2017 WL 6059971 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 7, 2017) (beneficiary of floating, non-segregated trust is entitled to protection of PACA Trust) Text

Castellini Co., LLC v. Haag Food Serv., Inc., 16-CV-110-NJR-RJD, 2017 WL 168899 (S.D. Ill. Jan. 17, 2017) (rights as beneficiaries to statutory trust) Text

Castellini Co., LLC v. Haag Food Serv., Inc., 16-CV-110-NJR-PMF, 2016 WL 9348944 (S.D. Ill. May 11, 2016) (motion to intervene)

Uesugi Farms, Inc. v. Michael J. Navilio & Son, Inc., 15-CV-1724, 2015 WL 3962007 (N.D. Ill. June 25, 2015) (motion to intervene as an intervenor-plaintiff) Text

Anthony Marano Co. v. J & S Produce Corp., No. 12 C 1906, 2014 WL 4922324, (N.D. Ill. Sept. 30, 2014) (disgorge PACA funds, bona fide purchaser defense) Text

In re Yerges, 512 B.R. 916 (Bankr. W.D. Wis. 2014)(PACA debt dischargeability) Text

In re Yerges, No. 13-10813-7, 2014 WL 1803395 (Bankr. W.D. Wis. May 6, 2014)(summary judgment) Text

VLM Food Trading Int’l, Inc. v. Illinois Trading Co., 748 F.3d 780 (7th Cir. 2014)(CISG, scope of hearing) Text

Midwest Mktg. Co., Inc. v. Quality Produce Suppliers, Inc., 11 CV 7786, 2013 WL 6691213 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 19, 2013) Text

In re Yerges, 13-10813-7, 2013 WL 6665729 (Bankr. W.D. Wis. Dec. 17, 2013) Text

In re Lundgren, 503 B.R. 717 (Bankr. W.D. Wis. 2013) Text

Brooks & Co., LLC v. Red Onion, LLC, 12-CV-455-WMC, 2013 WL 4776503 (W.D. Wis. Sept. 5, 2013) Text

VLM Food Trading Int’l, Inc. v. Illinois Trading Co., 12 C 8154, 2013 WL 3506392 (N.D. Ill. July 11, 2013) Text

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. v. Auster Acquisitions, LLC, 11 C 105, 2013 WL 2897411 (N.D. Ill. June 13, 2013) Text

Newland N. Am. Foods, Inc. v. Zentis N. Am. Operating, LLC, 2:13-CV-74-PPS-PRC, 2013 WL 2470273 (N.D. Ind. June 6, 2013) Text

Newland N. Am. Foods, Inc. v. Zentis N. Am. Operating, LLC, 2:13-CV-074, 2013 WL 1870652 (N.D. Ind. May 3, 2013)

Harris N.A. v. Bacchus Fresh Int’l, Inc., 11 C 1647, 2013 WL 1200609 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 25, 2013)

VLM Food Trading Int’l, Inc. v. Illinois Trading Co., 12 C 8154, 2013 WL 816103 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 5, 2013) Text

Superior Sales, Inc. v. Bakker Produce, Inc., 2:13-CV-26, 2013 WL 214251 (N.D. Ind. Jan. 18, 2013) Text

C.H. Robinson Worldwide v. Auster Acquisitions LLC, 11 C 105, 2012 WL 3987559 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 11, 2012) Text

In re Bolanos, 475 B.R. 641 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2012) Text

Baginski Potato Co. Ltd. v. Custom Cuts Fresh LLC, 11-C-439, 2012 WL 2370437 (E.D. Wis. June 21, 2012) Text

Sato & Co., LLC v. S & M Produce, Inc., 859 F. Supp. 2d 923 (N.D. Ill. 2012) Text

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. v. Auster Acquisitions, LLC, 11 C 105, 2011 WL 4808174 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 11, 2011) Text

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. v. Auster Acquisitions, LLC, 11 C 105, 2011 WL 3159155 (N.D. Ill. July 26, 2011) Text

Kaiser Int’l, LLC v. Custom Cuts Fresh, LLC, 11-C-0647, 2011 WL 2671297 (E.D. Wis. July 7, 2011)

Anthony Marano Co. v. MS-Grand Bridgeview, Inc., 08 C 4244, 2011 WL 2637223 (N.D. Ill. July 6, 2011) Text

Indianapolis Fruit Co. Inc v. Oney’s Inc., 10-3223, 2011 WL 2516674 (C.D. Ill. June 23, 2011) Text

In re Ebro Foods, Inc., 449 B.R. 759 (N.D. Ill. 2011) Text

Baginski Potato Co., Ltd. v. Custom Cuts Fresh, LLC, 11-C-0439, 2011 WL 1807332 (E.D. Wis. May 10, 2011) Text

Sunrise Orchards, Inc. v. Pets Calvert Co., No. 08-cv-6684, 2010 WL 1194203 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 23, 2010) (breach of PACA trust)  Text

Jack Tuchten Wholesale Produce, Inc. v. Farmer’s Fresh Mkt. Inc., Nos. 08 C 5197, 08 C 6494, 2010 WL 583950 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 17, 2010) (statutory trust)  Text

In re Ebro Foods, Inc., 424 B.R. 420, 2010 WL 347997 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2010) (lien under PACA)  Text

Anthony Marano Co. v. Springbrook Mkt. No. 3, LLC, No. 08CV5665, 2009 WL 4065704 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 20, 2009) (attorneys’ fees)  Text

Anthony Marano Co. v. MS-Grand Bridgeview, Inc., No. 08 C 4244, 2009 WL 1904403 (N.D. Ill. July 1, 2009) (civil contempt for violation of injunction to not violate trust)

Costa Oro, LLC v. Evergreen Int’l, Inc., No. 08-cv-3714, 2009 WL 765226 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 23, 2009) (dealer under PACA; breach of fiduciary duties)  Text

Agri-Sales, Inc. v. United Potato Co., 436 F.Supp. 2d 967 (N.D. Ill. 2006)  Text

Fruit Belt Canning Co. v. Heinemann’s Inc., No. 05 C 4359, 2006 WL 1430801 (N.D. Ill. May 17, 2006)

In re Sage Enter., Bankr. No. 04 B 05548, Adv. No. 04 A 03014, 2006 WL 1722582 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Apr. 28, 2006)

Brutyn, N.V. v. Anthony Gagliano Co., No. 04-C-527, 2006 WL 3354578 (E.D. Wis. Nov. 17, 2006)  Text

Brutyn, N.V. v. Anthony Gagliano Co., No. 04 CV 0527, 2005 WL 3811423 (E.D. Wis. Nov. 29, 2005)

Potato King, Inc. v. Benson’s Wholesale Fruit, Inc., No. 03-C-552-C, 2004 WL 1946397 (W.D. Wis. Aug. 27, 2004)  Text

Agrexco USA, Ltd. v. Benny’s Farm Fresh Distrib. Co., No. 01 C 9478, 2003 WL 722232 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 3, 2003) (contract dispute)

Calavo Growers, Inc. v. Anthony Gagliano Co., 294 F.Supp. 2d 1021 (E.D. Wis. 2003) (PACA applicability)  Text

Patterson Frozen Foods, Inc. v. Crown Foods Int’l, Inc., 307 F.3d 666 (7th Cir. 2002) (statutory trust rights nullified)  Text

King v. Hartford Packing Co., 189 F.Supp. 2d 917 (N.D. Ind. 2002) (rights to statutory trust denied)  Text

Anthony Marano Co. v. A. Stallone, Inc., No. 00 C 8019, 2002 WL 31875471 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 24, 2002)

Finer Foods, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 274 F.3d 1137 (7th Cir. 2001) (license suspension appealable)  Text

In re Resevoir Dogs, Inc., No. 00 C 7264, 2001 WL 1846860 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 27, 2001) vacated sub nom., Sysco Food Servs. Chicago, Inc. v. Reservior Dogs, Inc., No. 00 C 7264, 2002 WL 663870 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 22, 2002) and appeal dismissed and remanded sub nom., Sysco Food Serv., Chicago, Inc. v. Reservoir Dogs, Inc., No. 01-3823, 2002 WL 32963984 (7th Cir. Apr. 15, 2002) (Rest. as dealer)

In re Reservoir Dogs, Inc., 253 B.R. 422 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2000) vacated sub nom., Sysco Food Servs. Chicago, Inc. v. Reservior Dogs, Inc., No. 00 C 7264, 2002 WL 663870 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 22, 2002) and aff’d sub nom., In re Resevoir Dogs, Inc., No. 00 C 7264, 2001 WL 1846860 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 27, 2001) vacated sub nom., Sysco Food Servs. Chicago, Inc. v. Reservior Dogs, Inc., No. 00 C 7264, 2002 WL 663870 (N.D. Ill. Apr. 22, 2002) and appeal dismissed and remanded sub nom., Sysco Food Serv., Chicago, Inc. v. Reservoir Dogs, Inc., No. 01-3823, 2002 WL 32963984 (7th Cir. Apr. 15, 2002) (claims and lien rights under PACA)

Greg Orchards & Produce, Inc. v. Roncone, 180 F.3d 888 (7th Cir. 1999) (PACA claims)  Text

United Potato Co., Inc. v. Burghard & Sons, Inc., 18 F. Supp. 2d 894 (N.D. Ill. 1998) (reparation order)  Text

Andershock’s Fruitland, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 151 F.3d 735 (7th Cir. 1998) (license revocation order review)  Text

Weis-Buy Servs., Inc. v. Roncone, No. 95 C 6602, 1998 WL 30702 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 26, 1998) rev’d sub nom., Greg Orchards & Produce, Inc. v. Roncone, 180 F.3d 888 (7th Cir. 1999) (PACA claim and prejudgment interest)

Weis-Buy Servs., Inc. v. Roncone, No. 95 C 6602, 1997 WL 323523 (N.D. Ill. June 9, 1997) opinion clarified, No. 95 C 6602, 1998 WL 30702 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 26, 1998) rev’d sub nom., Greg Orchards & Produce, Inc. v. Roncone, 180 F.3d 888 (7th Cir. 1999) (PACA trust asset determination)

In re Kelly Food Prods., Inc., 204 B.R. 18 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1997) (trust res under PACA)  Text

Heartland Produce Co. v. Kazmer, Inc., No. 96 C 5183, 1996 WL 680009 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 21, 1996) (preliminary injunction)

Heartland Produce Co. v. Kazmer, Inc., No. 96 C 5183, 1996 WL 680014 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 21, 1996) (PACA claims)

In re Zois, 201 B.R. 501 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1996) (fiduciary fraud and defalcation exception under PACA)  Text

In re Zois, 95 B 20193, 1996 WL 595279 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Oct. 10, 1996) (PACA and Chapter 11)

Tom Lange Co., Inc. v. A. Gagliano Co., Inc., 61 F.3d 1305 (7th Cir. 1995) (reparation decision review)  Text

In re Jack-Rich, Inc., 176 B.R. 476 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1994) (PACA as compared to PSA)  Text

Tom Lange Co., Inc. v. A. Gagliano Co., Inc., 859 F. Supp. 356 (E.D. Wis. 1994) rev’d, 61 F.3d 1305 (7th Cir. 1995) (reparation award review)  Text

In re Ostrom-Martin, Inc., 161 B.R. 800 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1993) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

Robinson Farms Co. v. D’Acquisto, 962 F.2d 680 (7th Cir. 1992) (PACA claims)  Text

Cont’l Fruit Co. v. Thomas J. Gatziolis & Co., Inc., 774 F. Supp. 449 (N.D. Ill. 1991) (dissipation of assets enjoining order)  Text

Wroblewski v. City of Washburn, No. 90-C-0356-C, 1990 WL 377767 (W.D. Wis. Dec. 28, 1990) aff’d, 965 F.2d 452 (7th Cir. 1992) (responsibly connected)

McQueen Bros. Produce Co., Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 916 F.2d 715 (7th Cir. 1990) (PACA violations)

Strube Celery & Vegetable Co. v. Mike Shapiro Frozen Foods, Inc., No. 88 C 5977, 1989 WL 106644 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 12, 1989) (PACA claims)

In re Annde Foods, Inc., 110 B.R. 346 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1989) (PACA claims)  Text

Monterey Agric. Prods., Inc. v. August Battaglia Processing Co., Inc., No. 85 C 04541, 1988 WL 92698 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 25, 1988) (reparation order appeal)

In re Madison Madison Int’l of Ill., P.C., 77 B.R. 678 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 1987) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

Swanee Bee Acres, Inc. v. Fruit Hill, Inc., 597 F. Supp. 322 (N.D. Ill. 1984) (reparation order enforcement)  Text

United States v. S. Water Mkt. Credit Ass’n, Civ. A. 84 C 1896, 1984 WL 514 (N.D. Ill. May 30, 1984) (determination of payment requirements under PACA)

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EIGHTH CIRCUIT

Bright Harvest Sweet Potato Co. v. Idaho-Frank Associates, Inc., 2:18-CV-2072, 2018 WL 3594995 (W.D. Ark. July 26, 2018) (defendant’s motion to dismiss denied) Text

In re Veg Liquidation, Inc., 5:13-BK-73597, 2015 WL 13776224 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. Oct. 9, 2015) (motion to enforce sale order denied)

In re Veg Liquidation, Inc., 5:13-BK-73597, 2015 WL 13776226 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. Sept. 15, 2015) (motion to dismiss denied)

In re Veg Liquidation, Inc., 5:13-BK-73597, 2015 WL 13776225 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. June 18, 2015) (fraudulent transfer claim)

In re Veg Liquidation, Inc., 5:13-BK-73597, 2015 WL 13776204 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. Feb. 2, 2015) (grounds for objecting proof of claim)

In re Veg Liquidation, Inc., 516 B.R. 555 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. 2014)(PACA & state usury provisions, freight charges not subject to PACA)  Text

In re Veg Liquidation, Inc., 516 B.R. 545 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. 2014)(USDA regulation on amount claimable is arbitrary capricious) Text

Adolph & Ceresia Produce Co. v. Pelligrini Produce, LLC, No. 4:12-CV-2334 CAS, 2014 WL 753615, (E.D. Mo. Feb. 25, 2014)(attorney fees, prejudgment interest) Text

Wescott Agri-Products, Inc. v. Sterling State Bank, Inc., 682 F.3d 1091 (8th Cir. 2012) Text

In re Yarnell’s Ice Cream Co., Inc., 469 B.R. 823 (Bankr. E.D. Ark. 2012) Text

C.H. Robinson Co. H & H Distrib. Co., No. 09-CV-2025-LRR, 2010 WL 468477 (N.D. Iowa Feb. 4, 2010) (attorneys fees for claims arising under PACA) Text

Cimino Bros. Produce v. Fu Weng Foods, Inc., 4:08CV00157 JLH, 2009 WL 3261960 (E.D. Ark. Oct. 8, 2009) (awarding attorney’s fees)  Text

Affinity Production Co. v. CSS Farms, Inc., No. 8:08CV449, 2009 WL 3063041 (D. Neb. Sept. 21, 2009) (failure to pay on delivery of potatoes)  Text

In re Meyer’s Bakeries, Inc., 402 B.R. 314 (Bankr. W.D. Ark. 2009) (PACA coverage does not extend to sale of dried cranberries)  Text

H.R. Bushman & Sons v. Spud Packer, Inc., No. 4:06CV1638, 2008 WL 199548 (E.D. Mo. Jan. 22, 2008) (affect of injunction and amendment to injunction)  Text

H.R. Bushman & Son, Corp. v. Spud Packers, Inc., No. 4:06 CV 1638 CDP, 2007 WL 522353 (E.D. Mo. Feb. 14, 2007)

H.R. Bushman & Son, Corp. v. Spud Packers, Inc., No. 4:06 CV 1638 CDP, 2006 WL 3511490 (E.D. Mo. Dec. 5, 2006)  Text

Bix Produce Co. v. Bilimbi Bay Minn., L.L.C., Civil No. 05-1914 (DWF/SRN), 2006 WL 2067837 (D.Minn. July 24, 2006)  Text

W. Onion Sales, Inc. v. Kidco Farms Processing, Inc., No. 1:06-cv-66, 2006 WL 2604821 (D.N.D. Sept. 8, 2006)

In re White, 260 B.R. 870 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. 2001) (trustee to authorize set off)  Text

In re Old Fashioned Enters., Inc., 236 F.3d 422 (8th Cir. 2001) (Rest. chain a dealer under PACA)  Text

In re Old Fashioned Enters., Inc., 245 B.R. 639 (D. Neb. 2000) rev’d, 236 F.3d 422 (8th Cir. 2001) (dealer definition under PACA)  Text

Midland Banana & Tomato Co., Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 104 F.3d 139 (8th Cir. 1997) (individual liability under PACA)  Text

Conforti v. United States, 74 F.3d 838 (8th Cir. 1996) (employment restrictions in PACA)  Text

Conforti v. United States, 69 F.3d 897 (8th Cir. 1995) amended by denial of reh’g, 74 F.3d 838 (8th Cir. 1996) (license suspension and employment restrictions)  Text

In re Nat’l Cattle Cong., Inc., 179 B.R. 588 (Bankr. N.D. Iowa 1995) (Chapter 11 and PACA claims)  Text

In re Country Club Mkt., Inc., 175 B.R. 1011 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1994) (PACA and state law interaction)  Text

In re Country Club Mkt., Inc., 175 B.R. 1005 (D. Minn. 1994) (PACA trust priority)  Text

ABL Produce, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 25 F.3d 641 (8th Cir. 1994) (employment restrictions under PACA and license revocation)  Text

In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co., 12 F.3d 806 (8th Cir. 1993) (creditor priority under PACA)  Text

In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co., 12 F.3d 110 (8th Cir. 1993) (security interest perfection and PACA)  Text

Moore v. Madigan, 990 F.2d 375 (8th Cir. 1993) (willfulness finding under PACA)  Text

In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co., 150 B.R. 941 (E.D. Mo. 1993) aff’d, 12 F.3d 110 (8th Cir. 1993) and aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 12 F.3d 806 (8th Cir. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

Six L’s Packing Co. v. W. Des Moines State Bank, 967 F.2d 256 (8th Cir. 1992) (PACA claims)  Text

Six L’s Packing Co., Inc. v. W. Des Moines State Bank, CIV. 90-282-E, 1991 WL 338216 (S.D. Iowa Sept. 12, 1991) aff’d sub nom., Six L’s Packing Co. v. W. Des Moines State Bank, 967 F.2d 256 (8th Cir. 1992) (PACA claims)

In re So Good Potato Chip Co., 124 B.R. 298 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991) (PACA claims)  Text

Hull Co. v. Hauser’s Foods, Inc., 924 F.2d 777 (8th Cir. 1991) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co., 107 B.R. 952 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1989) aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 150 B.R. 941 (E.D. Mo. 1993) aff’d, 12 F.3d 110 (8th Cir. 1993) and aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 12 F.3d 806 (8th Cir. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co., 107 B.R. 654 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1989) aff’d, 150 B.R. 941 (E.D. Mo. 1993) aff’d, 12 F.3d 110 (8th Cir. 1993) and aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 12 F.3d 806 (8th Cir. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce, 106 B.R. 593 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1989) aff’d sub nom., In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co., 150 B.R. 941 (E.D. Mo. 1993) aff’d, 12 F.3d 110 (8th Cir. 1993) and aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 12 F.3d 806 (8th Cir. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

Hull Co. v. Hauser Foods, Inc., 721 F. Supp. 224 (D. Minn. 1989) aff’d sub nom., Hull Co. v. Hauser’s Foods, Inc., 924 F.2d 777 (8th Cir. 1991) (PACA claims)  Text

DeBruyn Produce Co. v. Victor Foods, Inc., 674 F. Supp. 1405 (E.D. Mo. 1987) (PACA claims)  Text

Pupillo v. United States, 755 F.2d 638 (8th Cir. 1985) (appeal of employment bar under PACA; “responsibly connected”)  Text

In re Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Auction, Inc., 46 B.R. 781 (Bankr. E.D. Ark. 1984) (license revocation enjoinment)  Text

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NINTH CIRCUIT

BMO HARRIS BANK, NA v. BILLAN-PAHAL CORPORATION, No. 1: 19-cv-00140-DAD-EPG (E.D. Cal. May 24, 2022) (Plaintiff is entitled to judgment in its favor in this action, the Court also concludes that the terms of the agreements contractually provide for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs to plaintiff) Text

PRODUCE PAY, INC. v. FVF DISTRIBUTORS INC., No. 20-cv-517-MMA (BGS) (S.D. Cal. May 3, 2022) (The Court directs the clerk to enter judgment against FVF in the amount of $45,017.50 pursuant to the settlement agreement and this order and close this case) Text

PRODUCE ALLIANCE, LLC v. WEST CENTRAL PRODUCE, INC., No. 20-56230 (9th Cir. Apr. 29, 2022) (Because West Central violated the consent order, the district court properly exercised its authority to void the transaction between West Central and ProCap) Text

Rocha v. JW PRODUCE, INC., No. 21-cv-09194-VKD (N.D. Cal. Apr. 27, 2022) (The Court directs the Clerk to reassign this action to a district judge, with the following report and recommendation that Mr. Rocha’s motion for default judgment be granted) Text

JEM D INTERNATIONAL (MICHIGAN), INC. v. JJD PRODUCE, LLC, No. 22CV383-GPC (JLB) (S.D. Cal. Apr. 19, 2022) (the Court grants plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction) Text

ONION BOY, INC. v. MIKE’S BULK DIST. INC., Case No: 8: 21-cv-01118-JVS-KES (C.D. Cal. Apr. 19, 2022) (Plaintiff, Onion Boy, Inc. is a valid trust beneficiary of Defendant, Mike’s Bulk Dist. Inc. under Section 5(c) of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, as amended, 7 U.S.C §.499e(c)) Text

JEM D INTERNATIONAL (MICHIGAN), INC. v. JJD PRODUCE, LLC, No. 22CV383-GPC (JLB) (S.D. Cal. Apr. 5, 2022) (Plaintiff’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is granted) Text

PHILLIPS MUSHROOM FARMS, LP v. VIP MARKETING, INC., No. CV-21-7949-JFW (Ex) (C.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2022) (Judgment is hereby entered in favor of plaintiff on all counts in the complaint against defendants, jointly and severally, consisting of principal, accrued interest and attorney fees) Text

LA SPECIALTY PRODUCE CO. v. SOUTH COUNTY CONCEPTS, INC., No. 8: 20-cv-02371-JVS-KES (C.D. Cal. Mar. 3, 2022) (Judgment in favor of Plaintiff, L.A. SPECIALTY PRODUCE CO., dba VESTA FOODSERVICE and against defendants, jointly and severally, in the total amount of $25,697.59, all of which qualifies for trust protection under the trust provision of Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act) Text

NZG SPECIALTIES, INC. v. NEW WATER CO., No. EDCV 21-1933-GW-SPx (C.D. Cal. Feb. 17, 2022) (Default judgment entered in favor of NZG Specialties, Inc. pursuant to the trust provision of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 7 U.S.C. § 499e(c)) Text

PRODUCE PAY, INC. v. FVF DISTRIBUTORS INC., No. 20-cv-517-MMA (RBM) (S.D. Cal. Feb. 15, 2022) (the Court grants plaintiff’s motion to substitute Defendant, Avila, for Ms. Estella Medellin Barraza) Text

CHUCHO PRODUCE LLC v. TONYS FRESH PRODUCE INCORPORATED, No. CV-21-00372-TUC-RM (D. Ariz. Feb. 11, 2022) (The Court finds in favor of the issuance of preliminary injunctive relief, and will convert its previously issued temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction) Text

SEOUL TRADING, INC. v. GOLDEN GLOBAL USA INC., No. 2: 22-cv-00086-RFB-BNW (D. Nev. Feb. 7, 2022) (It is ordered that Golden Global USA Inc. must retain counsel and have counsel file an appearance by February 25, 2022) Text

A AND A PRODUCE, INC. v. FELIPES MARKET, INC., No. 5: 21-cv-09985-EJD (N.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2022) (Court finds that issuance of a TRO without notice is not justified, and therefore A and A Produce’s application for an ex parte TRO is denied)  Text

SALAS AVOCADO SPR DE RL v. SA&E ENTERPRISES LLC, No. CV-20-00046-TUC-DTF (D. Ariz. Jan. 4, 2022) (Court finds that summary judgment on plaintiff’s PACA claim is to be granted in favor of plaintiff) Text

RATTO BROS., INC., Plaintiff, v. NAM D LAM, Defendant., No. 20-CV-04178-PJH, 2021 WL 5818403 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 8, 2021) (adopting the Magistrate Judge’s report and recommendations) Text

DP Enterprises, LP v. James Corrado Inc., No. 121CV01655AWISKO, 2021 WL 5417659 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 19, 2021) (denying restraining order and injunction)  Text

Elliott v. Elliott, No. 1:21-CV-00897-SAB, 2021 WL 5360091 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 17, 2021) (denying motion to disqualify counsel)  Text

Taylor Farms California, Inc. v. Cooper’s Cold Foods, Inc., No. 19CV8924DDPGJSX, 2021 WL 5178475 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 8, 2021) (attorney’s fees under PACA)   Text

Chucho Produce LLC v. Tonys Fresh Produce Inc., No. CV-21-00372-TUC-RM, 2021 WL 4282580 (D. Ariz. Sept. 21, 2021) (hearing for restraining order and injunction scheduled)  Text

Best Fresh LLC v. Vantaggio Farming Corp., No. 321CV00131BENWVG, 2021 WL 5444755 (S.D. Cal. Sept. 20, 2021) (PACA suit dismissed)

S. Mill Mushroom, LLC v. V.I.P. Mktg., Inc., No. 221CV07200ODWEX, 2021 WL 4134052 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 10, 2021) (denying restraining order and injunction) Text

Freshko Produce Servs., Inc. v. ILA Prod., Inc., No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2021 WL 4033176 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 3, 2021) (granting attorney’s fees under PACA)  Text

Taylor Farms California, Inc. v. Cooper’s Cold Foods, Inc., No. 19CV8924DDPGJSX, 2021 WL 3501526 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 9, 2021) (failure to pay; summary judgment granted)  Text

DMB Packing Corp. v. Ramirez, No. 220CV09013ODWAGRX, 2021 WL 4459061 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 3, 2021) (granting stay)

Laury v. Lobue, No. 120CV01463DADSKO, 2021 WL 2778525 (E.D. Cal. July 2, 2021) (PACA suit dismissed)  Text

Produce Pay, Inc. v. FVF Distributors Inc., No. 20-CV-517-MMA (RBM), 2021 WL 2366078 (S.D. Cal. June 9, 2021) (adopting the Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation)  Text

FFM Mushrooms Inc. v. Rain Forest Produce Inc., No. 20-CV-08201-VKD, 2021 WL 2942773 (N.D. Cal. June 3, 2021), report and recommendation adopted, No. 20-CV-08201-BLF, 2021 WL 2940916 (N.D. Cal. July 13, 2021) (case reassignment)  Text

Freshko Produce Servs., Inc. v. ILA Prod., Inc., No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2021 WL 1946524 (E.D. Cal. May 14, 2021) (default judgment granted)  Text

Greengate Fresh, LLLP v. Trinity Fresh Procurement, LLC, No. 218CV03161JAMJDP, 2021 WL 1784925 (E.D. Cal. May 5, 2021), report and recommendation adopted sub nom. GreenGate Fresh, LLP v. Trinity Fresh Procurement, LLC, No. 2:18-CV-3161-JAM-JDP, 2021 WL 2853802 (E.D. Cal. July 8, 2021) (intervenor’s motion for default judgment granted)    Text

Sun Valley Farms, LLC v. W. Veg Produce, Inc., No. 1:20-CV-1665 AWI JLT, 2021 WL 1667076 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 28, 2021) (motion to dismiss PACA suit denied)  Text

AYCO FARMS, INC., Petitioner-Appellant, v. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, Respondent-Appellee., No. CV2102082CJCJEMX, 2021 WL 4353252 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 27, 2021) (motion to dismiss PACA suit denied)

Produce All., LLC v. W. Cent. Produce, Inc., No. CV202921PSGAGRX, 2021 WL 3557672 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 27, 2021) (PACA suit dismissed)

Trinity Fruit Co., Inc. v. La Rosa & Sons Distrib. LLC, No. 119CV00095DADEPG, 2021 WL 677929 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 22, 2021)  (granting judgment against for defendant for failure to pay) Text

Laury v. LoBue, No. 120CV01463DADSKO, 2021 WL 168317 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 19, 2021) (denying injunctive relief under PACA)  Text

Trinity Fruit Co., Inc. v. La Rosa & Sons Distrib. LLC, No. 119CV00095DADEPG, 2021 WL 557715 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 15, 2021) (ordering plaintiff to file supplemental brief for PACA claims)  Text

Freshko Produce Servs., Inc. v. ILA Prod., Inc., No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2020 WL 7186177 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 7, 2020) (adopting the Magistrate Judge’s report and recommendations)  Text

Produce All., LLC v. W. Cent. Produce, Inc., No. 20-2921 PSG (AGRX), 2020 WL 8254864 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 17, 2020) (PACA objection sustained)

Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc. v. Haywood, No. 20-CV-1065-MMA (BGS), 2020 WL 6361875 (S.D. Cal. Oct. 29, 2020) (PACA suit dismissed)  Text

Produce All., LLC v. W. Cent. Produce, Inc., No. CV202921PSGAGRX, 2020 WL 8254865 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 22, 2020) (PACA suit dismissed)

Corona Fruits & Veggies, Inc. v. MLC Berries, Inc., No. 2:20-CV-02525-SB-JPR, 2020 WL 9422353 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 20, 2020) (default judgment granted; reparation damages and attorney’s fees awarded)

Produce All., LLC v. W. Cent. Produce, Inc., No. CV202921PSGAGRX, 2020 WL 8028846 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 14, 2020) (allowing late filing)

Produce Pay, Inc. v. Izguerra Produce, Inc., No. 219CV10165CBMGJSX, 2020 WL 6588741 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 13, 2020) (PACA suit dismissed)

Freshko Produce Servs., Inc. v. ILA Prod., Inc., No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2020 WL 7213112 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 28, 2020), report and recommendation adopted, No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2020 WL 7186177 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 7, 2020) (denying default judgment)  Text

Prime Time Sales, LLC v. Glob. Fresh Produce, LLC, No. 120CV00229DADJLT, 2020 WL 4607284 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 11, 2020) (adopting the Magistrate Judge’s report and recommendations) Text

Freshko Produce Servs., Inc. v. ILA Prod., Inc., No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2020 WL 4194019 (E.D. Cal. July 21, 2020) (application to serve defendant through the Secretary of State granted)  Text

Sun Hong Foods, Inc. v. Outstanding Foods, Inc., No. 219CV10121PSGMAA, 2020 WL 6136864 (C.D. Cal. July 9, 2020) (PACA claims fail)

Prime Time Sales, LLC v. Glob. Fresh Produce, LLC, No. 120CV0229DADJLT, 2020 WL 3605617 (E.D. Cal. July 2, 2020), report and recommendation adopted, No. 120CV00229DADJLT, 2020 WL 4607284 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 11, 2020) (default judgment granted)  Text

Persevere Produce LLC v. Bella Fresh LLC, No. CV-19-05717-PHX-SPL, 2020 WL 3545566 (D. Ariz. June 30, 2020) (default judgment granted)  Text

Kern Vineyards, Inc. v. AM Grp., Inc., No. 120CV0199NONEJLT, 2020 WL 3491034 (E.D. Cal. June 26, 2020) (adopting the Magistrate Judge’s report and recommendations)  Text

Produce Pay, Inc. v. FVF Distributors Inc., 468 F. Supp. 3d 1304 (S.D. Cal. 2020) (motion to dismiss PACA suit denied)  Text

Wileman Bros. & Elliott v. Y Farms, LLC, No. 119CV00909NONEBAM, 2020 WL 3127934 (E.D. Cal. June 12, 2020) (request for leave to serve Defendants by publication denied)  Text

Kern Vineyards, Inc. v. AM Grp., Inc., No. 120CV00199NONEJLT, 2020 WL 3056436 (E.D. Cal. June 9, 2020), report and recommendation adopted, No. 120CV0199NONEJLT, 2020 WL 3491034 (E.D. Cal. June 26, 2020)  (default judgment granted) Text

Citro Fresh, LLC v. Fresh Am. Produce, Inc., No. SACV2000230DOCKESX, 2020 WL 3841050 (C.D. Cal. June 2, 2020) (default judgment granted)

Freshko Produce Servs., Inc. v. ILA Prod., Inc., No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2020 WL 2039049 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 28, 2020) (application to serve defendant through the Secretary of State denied) Text

Freska Produce Int’l, LLC v. I5 Fresh Produce, Inc., No. 19-CV-03172-RS, 2020 WL 4458912 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 15, 2020) (summary judgment denied)

Sun Hong Foods, Inc. v. Outstanding Foods, Inc., No. CV1910121PSGMAAX, 2020 WL 2527048 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 26, 2020) (granting in part and denying in part motion to dismiss)

Freshko Produce Servs., Inc. v. ILA Prod., Inc., No. 119CV00017DADBAM, 2020 WL 883394 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 2020) (denying the parties’ proposed stipulations)  Text

Kern Vineyards, Inc. v. AM Grp., Inc., No. 120CV00199NONEJLT, 2020 WL 869126 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 21, 2020) (preliminary injunction granted)  Text

Kern Vineyards, Inc. v. AM Grp., Inc., No. 120CV00199NONEJLT, 2020 WL 704779 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 12, 2020) (restraining order granted)   Text

Mastronardi Int’l Ltd. v. SunSelect Produce (California), Inc., 437 F. Supp. 3d 772 (E.D. Cal. 2020) (anti-arbitration injunction denied)   Text

Greengate Fresh, LLLP v. Trinity Fresh Procurement, LLC, No. 2:18-CV-03161-JAM-EFB, 2020 WL 58047 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 6, 2020) (PACA claims; Contract violation)

Mastronardi International Ltd., v. Sunselect Produce (California), Inc., No. 1:18-cv-00737-AWI-JLT, 2019 WL 3996608 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 23, 2019) (PACA claims; trade secret misappropriation; attorney’s fees under PACA trust provisions; declaratory judgment) Text

Freshko Produce Services, Inc. v. Write On Marketing, Inc., No. 1:18-CV-01703-DAD-BAM, 2019 3798491 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 13, 2019) (PACA Claims; Recovery of prejudgment interest, attorney’s fees, and costs based on contract) Text

Amerifresh Inc., Pl., v. So Ono Food Products LLC, et al., Defendants. Additional Party Names: Fresh Foods Hawaii Inc., Mibo Fresh Foods LLC, Paul A. Janiak, Richard C. Wheeler, Uzor U. Nwoko, CV-19-01331-PHX-DJH, 2019 WL 3532156 (D. Ariz. Aug. 2, 2019) (factors favoring default judgment) Text

Salinas Valley Produce, Inc. v. Golden R. Produce, Inc., 19-CV-02692-BLF, 2019 WL 2548712 (N.D. Cal. June 20, 2019) (irreparable harm on claimant)

FreshPoint Denver, Inc. v. Trinity Fresh Distrib., LLC, 218CV03183JAMEFB, 2019 WL 201519 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 15, 2019) (preliminary injunction preventing defendant from dissipating trust assets) Text

Mastronardi Intl. Ltd. v. Sunselect Produce (California), Inc., 118CV00737AWIJLT, 2018 WL 5262599 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 19, 2018) (arbitration agreement) Text

Nathel International, Inc. v. Vincent B. Zaninovich & Sons, Inc., No. 1:18-CV-00729-LJO-SAB, 2018 WL 4510717 (E.D. Cal. Sep. 18, 2019) (PACA claims; Motion to dismiss; Subject matter jurisdiction under PACA; Definition of commission merchant, dealer, and broker) Text

W. Veg-Produce, Inc. v. Lexy Group, 218CV00180ODWAGRX, 2018 WL 1804689 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 16, 2018) (default judgment; declaratory relief) Text

In re Alvarado, 2:16-AP-01425-ER, 2018 WL 1354512 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Mar. 14, 2018) (principal of a produce buyer liability) Text

S & H Packing & Sales Co., Inc. v. Tanimura Distribg., Inc., 883 F.3d 797 (9th Cir. 2018) (secured credit lenders; trust beneficiaries) Text

CP Produce, LLC v. Quality Fresh Farms, Inc., 118CV00077DADEPG, 2018 WL 1980749 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 19, 2018) (temporary restraining order to prevent defendants from dissipating assets in trust) Text

Golden W. Veg, Inc. v. Bartley, 16-CV-03718-LHK, 2017 WL 2335602 (N.D. Cal. May 30, 2017) (elements of a PACA cause of action) Text

In re Gold Digger Apples, Inc., 16-01783-FPC7, 2017 WL 508209 (Bankr. E.D. Wash. Feb. 7, 2017) (allowing purchase money security interest claims in certain amounts) Text

Golden W. Veg, Inc. v. Bartley, 16-CV-03718-LHK, 2017 WL 386254 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 27, 2017) (whether default judgment is proper) Text

Chula Brand CA, Corp. v. Martinez, 17CV37-JLS (KSC), 2017 WL 107672 (S.D. Cal. Jan. 11, 2017) (temporary restraining order standard) Text

Fortune Farm, Inc. v. S. California Produce, Inc., CV16-3027 PSG (JEMX), 2016 WL 9185317 (C.D. Cal. May 6, 2016) (temporary restraining order from defendants from removing, withdrawing, or transferring of alleged trust assets)

Fresh Packing Corp. v. Guicho, 15-CV-01551-LHK, 2016 WL 1365947 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 6, 2016) (default judgment granted) Text

Mission Produce, Inc. v. Organic All., Inc., 15-CV-01951-LHK, 2016 WL 1161988 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 24, 2016) (Eitel Factors for default judgment) Text

C.H. Robinson Co. v. Da Vinci Carriers, Inc., No. SACV 15-1452 AG (JCGx), 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 25602 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 29, 2016) (pre-judgment and post-judgment interest)

TQM Food Services, Inc. v. Freedom Mkt., Inc., 3:15-CV-1600-H-DHB, 2015 WL 7455567 (S.D. Cal. Nov. 23, 2015) (order granting motion to modify temporary restraining order) Text

Tom Ver LLC v. Organic All., Inc, 13-CV-03506-LHK, 2015 WL 6957483 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 11, 2015) (default judgment; jurisdiction factors) Text

In re Roberts, 538 B.R. 1 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. 2015), aff’d, 1:12-AP-01371-MT, 2017 WL 5352672 (Bankr. App. 9th Cir. Nov. 13, 2017), aff’d, 770 Fed. Appx. 360 (9th Cir. 2019)(unpublished) (creditors’ claim was not dischargeable) Text

Spada Properties, Inc. v. Unified Grocers, Inc., 121 F. Supp. 3d 1070 (D. Or. 2015) (cooperative’s motion for summary judgment granted)

Giumarra Bros. Fruit Co. v. United Distribs., No. CV 11-05438 SJO (RZx), 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 85065 (C.D. Cal. June 30, 2015) (validation of trust; enforcement of payment)

Gen. Produce Co. v. Warehouse Mkts., Ltd. Liab. Co., No. 2:13-cv-00750-MCE-DAD, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71347 (E.D. Cal. June 1, 2015) (plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment granted) Text

Tom Ver LLC v. Organic All., Inc, 13-CV-03506-LHK, 2015 WL 2412381 (N.D. Cal. May 20, 2015) (defendant’s motion for summary judgment granted) Text

Cordova v. R & R Fresh Fruits & Vegetables of California, Inc., No. 15-CV-00155-WQH MDD, 2015 WL 1757890 (S.D. Cal. Apr. 16, 2015)(notice) Text

Gen. Produce Co. v. Warehouse Markets, LLC, No. 2:13-CV-0750 MCE DAD, 2015 WL 1509187 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 1, 2015)(default judgment) Text

Jacobs Silver K Farms, Inc v. Taylor Produce, LLC, No. 4:13-CV-535-EJL-CWD, 2015 WL 1467258 (D. Idaho Mar. 30, 2015)(private right of action, leave to amend) Text

Conecciones Agricolas S. De R.L. De C.V. v. Organic Alliance, Inc., No. 13CV2619-WQH-JMA, 2014 WL 1954269 (S.D. Cal. May 14, 2014)(default judgment) Text

Tomatoes Extraordinaire, Inc. v. Berkley, No. D065768, 2015 WL 1306577 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 20, 2015)(personal liability, Attorney’s fees) Text

Greenfield Fresh, Inc. v. Berti Produce-Oakland, Inc., No. 14-CV-1096 YGR, 2015 WL 1160584 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 13, 2015)(Default Judgment, attorney’s fees) Text

Flores v. DDJ, Inc., No. 1:99-CV-5878 AWI, 2015 WL 738029 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 20, 2015)(intervention, stay) Text

Kern Ridge Growers, LLC v. Seacoast Distrib., Inc., No. 8:14-CV-00820-ODW, 2014 WL 6630153 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 21, 2014)(default judgment) Text

Greenfield Fresh, Inc. v. Berti Produce-Oakland, Inc., No. 14-CV-01096-JSC, 2014 WL 5700695 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 3, 2014)(damages and prejudgment interest, attorney’s fees) Text

Spada Properties, Inc. v. Unified Grocers, Inc., No. 3:13-CV-01760-SI, 2014 WL 4058967 (D. Or. Aug. 15, 2014), as amended (Sept. 22, 2014)(post-default payment agreement, constructive knowledge of breach, statute of limitations)(not subject to CISG, breach of consignment, untimely breach of contract claim) Text

Martini E Ricci Iamino S.P.A.–Consortile Societa Agricola v. Trinity Fruit Sales Co., No. 1:13-CV-276 AWI SAB, 2014 WL 3341973 (E.D. Cal. July 2, 2014) Text

Healthy Harvest Berries, Inc. v. Rodriguez, No. 1:14-CV-0218 LJO SKO, 2014 WL 1794549 (E.D. Cal. May 6, 2014)(Unjust enrichment, fraudulent inducement, constructive trust)(TRO) Text

Healthy Harvest Berries, Inc. v. Rodriguez, No. 1:14-CV-218-LJO-SKO, 2014 WL 670189 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 20, 2014) Text

California Splendor, Inc. v. V.J. Catalano, Inc., No. 14CV893-GPC RBB, 2014 WL 1664283 (S.D. Cal. Apr. 25, 2014) (ex parte application for writ of attachment) Text

Sun Pac. Mktg. Co-op., Inc. v. DiMare Fresh, Inc., 1:06-CV-1404 AWI GSA, 2013 WL 6633988 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 17, 2013) Text

Family Tree Produce, Inc. v. Bautista, SA CV 13-00364-DOC, 2013 WL 6733576 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 13, 2013)

Sierra Kiwi, Inc. v. Rui Wen, Inc., 2:13-CV-1334-LKK, 2013 WL 5955066 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 7, 2013) Text

H & C Global Supplies SA DE CV v. Pandol Associates Mktg., Inc., 1:13-CV-0827 AWI, 2013 WL 5954812 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 6, 2013) Text

Sol Grp. Mktg. Co. v. Producers Choice, LLC, CV 13-2898 DSF PLAX, 2013 WL 5502798 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 30, 2013)

Onions Etc., Inc. v. Z & S Fresh, Inc., 1:09-CV-00906-AWI, 2013 WL 3357642 (E.D. Cal. July 3, 2013) Text

Progressive Produce Corp. v. Wild W. Produce, LLC, CV 13-00665 RSWL, 2013 WL 1935921 (C.D. Cal. May 9, 2013) Text

Pandol Associates Mktg., Inc. v. Robinson Co., 1:11-CV-01829-LJO, 2013 WL 1903555 (E.D. Cal. May 7, 2013) Text

AFCM, Inc. v. Elite Global Farming & Logistics, Inc., C 11-4677 CW, 2013 WL 1333787 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 29, 2013) Text

Andrews v. Triple R Distrib. LLC, CV 12-346-TUC-RCC, 2013 WL 1177700 (D. Ariz. Mar. 21, 2013) Text

Citrus Plus, Inc. v. Freshco Foodservice, Inc., EDCV 11-00231 VAP, 2013 WL 1090387 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 14, 2013)

Weeks v. Fresh-Pic Produce Co., Inc., 08CV02058 BTM WVG, 2013 WL 990827 (S.D. Cal. Mar. 12, 2013) Text

Newland N. Am. Foods, Inc. v. H.P. Skolnick, Inc., 5:13-CV-00934 EJD, 2013 WL 792672 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 4, 2013) Text

Andrews v. Triple R Distrib., LLC, CV 4:12-00346-TUC, 2013 WL 1177834 (D. Ariz. Feb. 28, 2013) report and recommendation adopted,   Text   CV 12-346-TUC-RCC, 2013 WL 1177700 (D. Ariz. Mar. 21, 2013) Text

Oregon Potato Co. v. Seven Stars Fruit Co., LLC, C12-0931JLR, 2013 WL 230984 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 22, 2013) Text

Produce Alliance, LLC v. Lombardo Imports, Inc., 2:12-CV-00433-MMD, 2013 WL 129428 (D. Nev. Jan. 9, 2013) Text

Full Circle Sales, Inc. v. Organic Alliance, Inc., 11-CV-03402-LHK, 2012 WL 5949104 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 28, 2012) Text

Pac. Tomato Growers, Ltd. v. Tanimura Distrib., Inc., CV 08-5100-GW FFMX, 2012 WL 5899417 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 13, 2012)

Andrews v. Triple R. Distrib., LLC, CV 12-346-TUC-HCE, 2012 WL 3779932 (D. Ariz. Aug. 31, 2012) Text

Perfectly Fresh Farms, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 692 F.3d 960 (9th Cir. 2012) Text

Herb Fresh, LLC v. GR Products, LLC, 5:12-CV-03669 EJD, 2012 WL 2906592 (N.D. Cal. July 16, 2012) Text

AFCM, Inc. v. Elite Global Farming & Logistics, Inc., C-11-04677 CW EDL, 2012 WL 2917486 (N.D. Cal. July 10, 2012) report and recommendation adopted,   Text  C 11-4677 CW, 2012 WL 3257795 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 7, 2012) Text

Baker Packing Co. v. Savory Sweet, L.L.C., 1:12-CV-00309-EJL, 2012 WL 2860784 (D. Idaho July 2, 2012) Text

Abbate Family Farms Ltd. P’ship v. G D Fresh Distribution, Inc., 1:12-CV-0303 LJO-BAM, 2012 WL 2160959 (E.D. Cal. June 13, 2012) report and recommendation adopted,   Text  1:12-CV-0303 LJO-BAM, 2012 WL 2934565 (E.D. Cal. July 18, 2012) Text

Produce Alliance, L.L.C. v. Sheppard Produce, Inc., 1:CV 11-243-BLW, 2012 WL 2120860 (D. Idaho June 11, 2012) Text

Weeks v. Fresh-Pic Produce Co., Inc., 08CV02058 BTM WVG, 2012 WL 1815648 (S.D. Cal. May 17, 2012) amended in part, 08CV02058 BTM WVG, 2013 WL 990827 (S.D. Cal. Mar. 12, 2013) Text

Wahluke Produce, Inc. v. Guerra Mktg. Int’l Inc., 1:11-CV-1981 LJO-BAM, 2012 WL 1601876 (E.D. Cal. May 7, 2012) report and recommendation adopted, 1:11-CV-1981 LJO-BAM, 2012 WL 2116279 (E.D. Cal. June 11, 2012) Text

George Chiala Farms, Inc. v. U.S. AG Solutions, LLC, 5:11-CV-00884 EJD, 2012 WL 1600445 (N.D. Cal. May 7, 2012) Text

Four Rivers Packing Co. v. G.D. Fresh Distribution, Inc., 3:12-CV-89-ST, 2012 WL 2049320 (D. Or. Apr. 20, 2012) report and recommendation adopted sub nom. Four Rivers Packing Co., Inc. v. G.D. Fresh Distribution, Inc., 3:12-CV-00089-ST, 2012 WL 2049318 (D. Or. June 6, 2012) Text

AFCM, Inc. v. Elite Global Farming & Logistics, Inc, C 11-4677 CW, 2012 WL 1309168 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 16, 2012) Text

Church Bros., LLC v. Garden of Eden Produce, LLC, 5:11-CV-04114 EJD, 2012 WL 1155656 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 5, 2012) Text

Lompa Farms, Inc. v. Anchor Warehouse Servs. LLC, 5:11-CV-00062 EJD, 2012 WL 967977 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 21, 2012)

Pittman v. Aswan Rest. Grp., LLC, 11-CV-2259-BEN JMA, 2012 WL 505920 (S.D. Cal. Feb. 14, 2012)

Produce v. California Harvest Healthy Foods Ranch Mkt., C-11-04814 DMR, 2012 WL 259575 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 27, 2012) Text

Lompa Farms, Inc. v. Anchor Warehouse Servs. LLC, 5:11-CV-00062 EJD, 2012 WL 243340 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 25, 2012)

Harmon v. RAR Enterprises Inc., CV 10-01813-PHX-FJM, 2011 WL 5978483 (D. Ariz. Nov. 30, 2011) Text

Abbate Family Farms Ltd. P’ship v. P.Y. Produce LLC, C-11-00319 EDL, 2011 WL 7081569 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 22, 2011) report and recommendation adopted, C 11-0319 PJH, 2012 WL 177541 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 23, 2012) Text

Batth v. Mkt. 52, Inc., 1:11-CV-1806 AWI SKO, 2011 WL 5825716 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 17, 2011)

Am. Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc. v. Ithaca Produce, Inc., 848 F. Supp. 2d 375 (W.D.N.Y. 2011) Text

Batth v. Mkt. 52, Inc., 1:11-CV-1806 AWI SKO, 2011 WL 5240439 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 1, 2011)

Nickey Gregory Co., LLC v. Agricap, LLC, 3:10-MC-80297 JSW NC, 2011 WL 4403355 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 1, 2011) report and recommendation adopted sub nom. Nickey Gregory Co., Inc. v. AgriCap, LLC, C 10-80297 JSW MISC, 2011 WL 4402961 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 20, 2011) Text

Sun Pac. Mktg. Co-op., Inc. v. DiMare Fresh, Inc., CIV-F-06-1404 AWI, 2011 WL 3568539 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 15, 2011) amended, CIV-F-06-1404 AWI, 2012 WL 4482013 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 28, 2012) Text

Onions Etc. v. Z & S Fresh Inc., 1:09-CV-00906 OWW, 2011 WL 3348039 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 2, 2011) Text

Sequoia Sales, Inc. v. P.Y. Produce, LLC, CV 10-5757 CW NJV, 2011 WL 3607242 (N.D. Cal. July 29, 2011) report and recommendation adopted, C 10-5757 CW, 2011 WL 3585943 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 15, 2011) Text

Fresh & Best Produce, Inc. v. Michael F. Wallau Enterprises, Inc., 5:11-CV-03325 EJD, 2011 WL 2669641 (N.D. Cal. July 7, 2011)

Lompa Farms, Inc. v. Anchor Warehouse Servs. LLC, 5:11-CV-00062 EJD, 2011 WL 2433814 (N.D. Cal. June 13, 2011)

Harmon v. RAR Enterprises, Inc., CV-10-01813-PHX-FJM, 2011 WL 2175063 (D. Ariz. June 3, 2011) Text

Produce Alliance, L.L.C. v. Sheppard Produce, Inc., 1:CV 11-243-BLW, 2011 WL 2134372 (D. Idaho May 26, 2011) Text

Nickey Gregory Co., LLC v. AgriCap, LLC, C 10-80297 MISC JSW, 2011 WL 1793328 (N.D. Cal. May 11, 2011) Text

Herrera v. ADD Mktg. & Consolidation, Inc., CV 09-0174-TUC-JM, 2011 WL 4014348 (D. Ariz. May 11, 2011)

Braga Ranch, Inc. v. Salyer Am. Fresh Foods, 5:09-CV-04207-JF/PVT, 2011 WL 1743687 (N.D. Cal. May 4, 2011)

Gen. Produce Co., Ltd. v. Phoenix Farmers Mkt., LLC, CIV. 10-3047-CL, 2011 WL 1897799 (D. Or. Apr. 8, 2011) report and recommendation adopted, CIV. 10-3047-CL, 2011 WL 1897727 (D. Or. May 18, 2011) Text

Rohrer Bros., Inc. v. Super Fresh Wholesale Foods Inc., CIV S-10-3390 GEB, 2011 WL 1233127 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2011) Text

Kingsburg Apple Packers, Inc. v. Ballantine Produce Co., Inc., 1:09-CV-901-AWI-JLT, 2011 WL 1134651 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 28, 2011)

In re Tanimura Distrib., Inc., BAP CC-10-1220-KIPAD, 2011 WL 3299933 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. Mar. 11, 2011) Text

Mister Sprout, Inc. v. Williams Farms Produce Sales, Inc., 10 CIV. 6036 RMB, 2011 WL 797494 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 4, 2011) aff’d sub nom. Sprout v. Williams Farms Produce Sales, Inc., 468 F. App’x 67 (2d Cir. 2012) Text

Andrew Smith Co. v. Paul’s Pak, 754 F.Supp.2d 1120  (N.D. Cal. Nov. 17, 2010) (PACA liability claim based on control of operations) Text

Henry Avacoda Corp. v. Polo’s Produce, No. 1:10-cv-01298 AWI JLT, 2010 WL 4569136 (E.D. Cal. Nov. 3, 2010) (breach of fiduciary duties to PACA trust beneficiaries)  Text

Higashi Farms v. Bank of the West, No. 5:09-cv-049830JF/PVT, 2010 WL 3955636 (N.D. Ca. Oct. 8, 2010) (enforcement of PACA trust)

Sun Pac. Marketing Co-op v. Dimare Fresh, No. CIV-F-06-1404 WI GSA, 2010 WL 3220301 (E.D. Cal. Aug. 13, 2010) (breach of contract)

Kingsburg Apple Packers Inc. v. Ballantine Produce Co., No. 1:09-CV-901-AWI-JLT, 2010 WL 2719828 (E.D. Cal. July 6, 2010) (definition of a processor)

Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. v. Oasis Corp., 2:10-CV-0970RLHLRL, 2010 WL 2595296 (D. Nev. June 29, 2010) (injunction to prevent distribution of PACA funds) Text

Onions Etc, Inc. v. Z & S Fresh, Inc., 1:09-CV-00906, 2010 WL 2598392 (E.D. Cal. June 25, 2010) (application under PACA)  Text

In re Symons Frozen Foods, 425 B.R. 589, 2010 WL 816648 (Bankr. W.D. Wash. 2010) (priority of PACA trust claims)  Text

Kingsburg Apple Packers Inc. v. Ballantine Produce Co., No. 1:09-CV-901-AWI-JLT, 2010 WL 529486 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 9, 2010) (failure to preserve PACA trust claims)

Bengard Ranch, Inc. v. Let Use One Corp, No. C 09-02544 RS, 2010 WL 99403 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 6, 2010) (default judgment; failure to pay for produce)

Wespak Distrib., Inc. v. Red Hawk Farming & Cooling LLC, No. 09-743-KI, 2010 WL 56104 (D. Or. Jan. 5, 2010) (failure to pay for commodities covered by PACA)  Text

Andrew Smith Co. Paul’s Pak, Inc., No. C-08-04802 RMW, 2009 WL 3833638 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 16, 2009) (waiver of PACA rights)

Chong’s Produce, Inc. v. Meshaal, No. C 09-4787 JF (RS), 2009 WL 3298175 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 9, 2009) (granting TRO to prevent dissipating the PACA trust)

Triple B Corp. v. Lucky Pear, Inc., No. C09-995Z, 2009 WL 3151182 (W.D. Wash. 2009) (failure to make prompt payment under PACA)  Text

New Son Yeng Produce, LLC v. A & S Produce, Inc., No. 07-CV-4292 (KAM) (RML), 2009 WL 2568566 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 19, 2009) (transferring PACA litigation)  Text

Gen. Produce Co., Ltd. v. Alex R. Thomas & Co., No. CIV S-08-1084 JAM EFB, 2009 WL 1871678 (E.D. Cal. June 29, 2009) (enforcement of statutory trust)  Text

Andrew Smith Co. v. Paul’s Pak, Inc., No. C-08-04802 RMW, 2009 WL 765687 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 20, 2009) (no failure to account for PACA assets; failure to preserve PACA rights)    (slip opinion only available from Westlaw)

Sweetwood Farm, Inc. v. Abdallah, No. 1:08cv0202 LJO DLB, 2009 WL 722603 (E.D. Cal. Mar. 17, 2009) (awarding of attorneys’ fees for enforcement of reparation order)  Text

Aviara Parkway Farms, Inc. v. Agropecuaria la Finca, S.P.R. de R.I., No. 08 CV 2301 JM (CAB), 2009 WL 249790 (S.D. Cal. Feb. 2, 2009) (granting of preliminary injunction)

Sweetwood Farm, Inc. v. Abdallah, No. 1:08cv0202 LJO DLB, 2008 WL 5412218 (E.D. Cal. Dec. 30, 2008) (default reparations judgment)

Aviara Parkway Farms, Inc. v. Agropecuaria la Finca, S.P.R. de R.I., No. 08 CV 2301 JM (CAB), 2008 WL 5412822 (S.D. Cal. Dec. 23, 2008) (denial of temporary restraining order)

11 R Sales, Inc. v. Yarto, No. CV-07-3006-FVS, 2008 WL 4279577 (E.D. Wash. Sept. 15, 2008) (extent of PACA trust)

Rey Rey Produce SFO, Inc. v. Mis Amigos Meat Market, Inc., No. C 08-1518 VRW, 2008 WL 1885738 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 24, 2008) (preliminary injunction)  Text

Gen. Produce Co., Ltd. v. Gibbs, No. CIV S-07-2699 MCE DAD, 2008 WL 1349318 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 9, 2008) (entry of default judgment)  Text

Grimmway Enter., Inc. v. PIC Fresh Global, Inc., No. 1:07-CV-00109, 2008 WL 544451 (E.D. Ca. Feb 26, 2008) (violations of statutory trust and attorney’s fees)  Text

Alvaro v. Rey Rey Produce SFO Inc., No. C 07-10685, 2008 WL 410274 (N.D. Ca. Feb. 12, 2008) (application of statutory trust)

Chiquita Fresh, N.A., L.L.C. v. Pandol Assoc. Marketing, Inc., No. CV F 07-1305 LJO DLB, 2008 WL 324009 (E.D. Ca. Feb. 5, 2008) (civil contempt order)

Andrew Smith, Co. v. Lett Us One, No. C-07-04306, 2008 WL 276401 (N.D. Ca. Jan. 30, 2008) (default judgment)  Text

Lublin v. Yarto Int’l Group, L.P., No. CV-07-3007-FVS, 2007 WL 2570334 (E.D. Wa. Aug. 30, 2007) (waiver of PACA rights)

Beachside Produce, L.L.C. v. Flemming Enter., No. C 06-04957 JW, 2007 WL 1655554 (N.D. Cal. June 6, 2007)

Inn Foods Inc. v. Turner Mead L.L.C., No. C 07-00649 SI, 2007 WL 484781 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 9, 2007)

Natural Selection Foods, L.L.C. v. Premium Fresh Farms, L.L.C., No. C-07-00197 RMW, 2007 WL 128230 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 11, 2007)  Text

C.H. Robinson Co. v. Marina Produce Co., No. C 05-04032 WHA, 2007 WL 39311 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 4, 2007)  Text

Sun Pac. Mktg. Coop. v. DiMare Fresh, Inc., No. CIV-F-06-1404 AWI, 2007 WL 1174651 (E.D. Cal. Apr. 19, 2007)

Pride of San Juan, Inc. v. Dible, No. C 06-2032 SBA, 2006 WL 2850024 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 4, 2006)  Text

Rey Rey Produce SFO, Inc. v. M & M Produce & Food Serv. Supplies, Inc., No. C05-4504 BZ, 2006 WL 1867633 (N.D. Cal. July 5, 2006)  Text

Prestige Produce, Inc. v. Silver Creek, Inc., No. CV 04-491 S EJL, 2006 WL 581262 (D.Idaho Mar. 9, 2006)

Produce Alliance, L.L.C. v. Green Apple Produce, Inc., No. Civ.04-278-S-EJL, 2005 WL 1153616 (D.Idaho May 16, 2005)

Logan v. Tiegs, No. CV 03-435-BR, CV 03-470-BR, 2004 WL2851949 (D.Or. Dec. 13, 2004)

In re Arizona Fast Foods, L.L.C., 299 B.R. 589 (Bankr. D.Ariz. 2003)  Text

Middle Mountain Land & Produce Inc. v. Sound Commodities Inc., 307 F.3d 1220 (9th Cir. 2002) (attorneys’ fees)  Text

In re Bear Kodiak Produce, Inc., 283 B.R. 577 (Bankr. D.Ariz. 2002) (assets of statutory trust)  Text

In re L.R. Holdings, Inc., No. 98-33952-TC, 98-33953-TC, 98-3412-TC, 2002 WL 31163661 (Bankr. N.D. Cal. Aug. 28, 2002) (statutory trust)

In re Churchfield, 277 B.R. 769 (Bankr. E.D. Cal. 2002) (motion to compromise PACA claims)  Text

Royal Foods Co., Inc. v. RJR Holdings, Inc., 252 F.3d 1102 (9th Cir. 2001) (Rest. as dealer under PACA)  Text

Boulder Fruit Exp. & Heger Organic Farm Sales v. Transp. Factoring, Inc., 251 F.3d 1268 (9th Cir. 2001) (factoring agreement under PACA)  Text

Maui Land & Pineapple Co., Inc. v. Hamada, No. C00-2739MHP, 2000 WL 1093085 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 2, 2000) (PACA trust)

In re Country Harvest Buffet Rests., Inc, 245 B.R. 650 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2000) (dealer definition under PACA)  Text

Balice v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 203 F.3d 684 (9th Cir. 2000) (marketing order penalty not a violation of Eighth Amendment)  Text

Royal Foods Co. v. L.R. Holdings, Inc., No. C 99-01609 WHA, 1999 WL 1051978 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 10, 1999) aff’d sub nom., Lyon’s Rests., Inc. v. L.R. Holdings, Inc., 13 F. App’x. 500 (9th Cir. 2001) (non-payment claim and PACA)

JC Produce, Inc. v. Paragon Steakhouse Rests., Inc., 70 F. Supp. 2d 1119 (E.D. Cal. 1999) (restaurants under PACA)  Text

Blaine Larsen Processing, Inc. v. Hapco Farms, Inc., Civ. 97-0212 E BLW, 1999 WL 34809532 (D. Idaho Oct. 18, 1999) order corrected on denial of reconsideration, Civ. 97-0212 E BLW, 2000 WL 35539978 (D. Idaho Feb. 16, 2000) (PACA claims)

Naumes, Inc. v. Alimentos Del Caribe, 77 F. Supp. 2d 1158 (D. Or. 1999) (court jurisdiction under PACA)  Text

In re Megafoods Stores, Inc., 163 F.3d 1063 (9th Cir. 1998) (delinquent sale tax claims under PACA)  Text

Maldonado v. Dep’t of Agric., 154 F.3d 1086 (9th Cir. 1998) (review of “responsibly connected” standard application)  Text

In re Megafoods Stores, Inc., 210 B.R. 351 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 1997) aff’d in part, vacated in part, 163 F.3d 1063 (9th Cir. 1998) (state and local tax funds in PACA trust)  Text

Sunkist Growers, Inc. v. Fisher, 104 F.3d 280 (9th Cir. 1997) (PACA claim)  Text

Fischer v. Machado, 50 Cal. App. 4th 1069, 58 Cal. Rptr. 2d 213 (Cal. Ct. App. 1996) (conversion liability for proceeds)

Potato Sales Co., Inc. v. Dep’t of Agric., 92 F.3d 800 (9th Cir. 1996) (license revocation order review)  Text

Norton Enters. v. TKO Farms, Inc., No. C-96-20433-JW, 1996 WL 411597 (N.D. Cal. July 17, 1996) (PACA claims)

Bonita Packing Co. v. O’Sullivan, 165 F.R.D. 610 (C.D. Cal. 1995) (PACA claims)

Housen v. Dep’t of Agric., 62 F.3d 1424 (9th Cir. 1995) (consideration of “responsibly connected” to a PACA violator)

In re Nicholes, 184 B.R. 82 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 1995) (Chapter 13 and PACA)  Text

Skone & Connors Produce, Inc. v. Panattoni, 37 F.3d 1506 (9th Cir. 1994) (PACA claims)

Lloyd Myers Co., Inc. v. Dep’t of Agric., 15 F.3d 1086 (9th Cir. 1994) (PACA claims and repeated, flagrant, and willful violations)

In re Altabon Foods, Inc., 998 F.2d 718 (9th Cir. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

In re San Joaquin Food Serv., Inc., 958 F.2d 938 (9th Cir. 1992) (automatic stay in bankruptcy and PACA trust claim)  Text

In re Milton Poulos, Inc., 947 F.2d 1351 (9th Cir. 1991) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Southland Keystone, 132 B.R. 632 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 1991) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

Farley & Calfee, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 941 F.2d 964 (9th Cir. 1991) (PACA violation order review)  Text

Joe Phillips & Assocs., Inc. v. Dep’t of Agric., 923 F.2d 862 (9th Cir. 1991) (PACA violation order review)

Matson Navigation Co., Inc. v. Haw. Pub. Utilities Comm’n, 742 F. Supp. 1468 (D. Haw. 1990) (interstate commerce under PACA)  Text

In re Richmond Produce Co., Inc., 112 B.R. 364 (Bankr. N.D. Cal. 1990) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Milton Poulos, Inc., 107 B.R. 715 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 1989) aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 947 F.2d 1351 (9th Cir. 1991) (PACA claims)  Text

My Fruit, S.A. v. Pac. Sun Mktg., Inc., Civ. 89-833-FR, 1989 WL 97917 (D. Or. Aug. 10, 1989) (PACA claims)

United States v. Produce Haw., Inc., 716 F. Supp. 461 (D. Haw. 1989) (Civil penalty under PACA)  Text

Raymond L. Park, Inc. v. Cont’l Farms & Produce Co., No. 89 1364 ER, 1989 WL 159580 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 8, 1989) (PACA claims)

In re Milton Poulos, Inc., 94 B.R. 648 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Marvin Props., Inc., 854 F.2d 1183 (9th Cir. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Marvin Props., Inc., 76 B.R. 150 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 1987) aff’d, 854 F.2d 1183 (9th Cir. 1988) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

Johnson v. Pac. Lighting Land Co., 817 F.2d 601 (9th Cir. 1987) (worker claims of breach of contract, antitrust violations, and PACA violations)  Text

Chicago Commodities, Inc. v. Commodities Futures Trading Comm’n, 811 F.2d 1262 (9th Cir. 1987) (PACA as compared to Commodities Exchange Act)  Text

Miloslavich v. Frutas Del Valle De Guadalupe, S.A., 637 F. Supp. 434 (S.D. Cal. 1986) aff’d, 815 F.2d 714 (9th Cir. 1987) (international currency conversion payment issues and PACA)  Text

Nw. Fruit Co. v. A. Levy & J. Zentner Co., 116 F.R.D. 384 (E.D. Cal. 1986) (PACA claims)

Goldie’s Bookstore, Inc. v. Superior Court of State of Cal., 589 F. Supp. 382 (E.D. Cal. 1984) rev’d, 739 F.2d 466 (9th Cir. 1984) (double bond requirement under PACA)  Text

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TENTH CIRCUIT

Miedema Produce, Inc. v. Ringer & Son Brokerage, Inc., No. 20-CV-1731-WJM-NYW, 2021 WL 5284006 (D. Colo. Feb. 11, 2021) (default judgment granted)

Meuers L. Firm, P.L. v. Reasor’s, LLC, No. 16-CV-208-GKF-JFJ, 2020 WL 5743538 (N.D. Okla. Sept. 25, 2020) (attorney’s fees and costs)  Text

Meuers L. Firm, P.L. v. Reasor’s, LLC, No. 16-CV-208-GKF-JFJ, 2020 WL 5906118 (N.D. Okla. Aug. 10, 2020) (attorney’s fees and costs deferred)  Text

Meuers Law Firm, P.L. v. Reasor’s, LLC, No. 18-5055, 18-5059, 2019 WL 6334273 (10th Cir. Nov. 27, 2019) (Applying general trust principals to the PACA trust; Applying PACA trust protections broadly to include all transactions involving perishable commodities) Text

Tijuanas Produce, Inc. v. Shorty’s Produce, Inc., 18-CV-00587-PAB, 2018 WL 1952600 (D. Colo. Mar. 29, 2018) (temporary restraining order; irreparable harm) Text

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. v. H.C. Schmieding Produce Co., LLC, 16-4150-SAC, 2017 WL 784755 (D. Kan. Mar. 1, 2017) (motion for leave; third-party defendants motion for summary judgment) Text

Sutherland Produce Sales, Inc. v. High Country Distrib. LLC, 2:14-CV-00795-RJS, 2017 WL 782281 (D. Utah Feb. 28, 2017) (evidence of breach of contract) Text

Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Hi-Land Potato Co., Inc., 188 F. Supp. 3d 1097 (D.N.M. 2016) (contractual right and statutory right to attorney’s fees) Text

Muir Enterprises, Inc. v. Deli Nation LLC, No. 2:12-CV-00120-DN, 2015 WL 164270 (D. Utah Jan. 13, 2015)(summary judgment) Text

Stemilt Growers, LLC v. Reasor’s, LLC, No. 14-CV-0230-CVE-PJC, 2014 WL 3954984 (N.D. Okla. Aug. 13, 2014)(motion to stay, motion to dismiss)(whether dealers under PACA) Text

Fed. Fruit & Produce Co. v. Liborio Markets #9, Inc., No. 12-CV-1145-WJM-BNB, 2014 WL 2861746 (D. Colo. June 24, 2014)(Rule 54(b) motion) Text

Imp. Fresh Direct, LLC v. Premier Trading, LLC, No. 14-CV-0877-WJM-MJW, 2014 WL 1631000 (D. Colo. Apr. 23, 2014)(waiver, notice, dissipation)

Imp. Fresh Direct, LLC v. Premier Trading, LLC, No. 14-CV-0877-WJM-MJW, 2014 WL 1257604 (D. Colo. Mar. 27, 2014) modified in part, No. 14-CV-0877-WJM-MJW, 2014 WL 1631000 (D. Colo. Apr. 23, 2014)(TRO)

Muir Enterprises Inc. v. Deli Nation LLC, 998 F. Supp. 2d 1220 (D. Utah 2014)(whether dealers under PACA) Text

Skyline Potato Co. v. Tan-O-On Mktg., Inc., No. CIV 10-0698 JB/RHS, 2014 WL 459004 (D.N.M. Jan. 31, 2014) (Fiduciary duty of PACA beneficiaries, disgorge, beneficiary of PACA trust)

Fed. Fruit & Produce Co. v. Liborio Markets #9, Inc., No. 12-CV-1145-WJM-BNB, 2013 WL 6248736 (D. Colo. Dec. 3, 2013) Text

Fed. Fruit & Produce Co. v. Liborio Markets No. 9, Inc., No. 12-CV-1145-WJM-BNB, 2013 WL 4838914 (D. Colo. Sept. 10, 2013) Text

Am. Produce, LLC v. Harvest Sharing, Inc., No. 11-CV-00241-PAB-KLM, 2013 WL 1229457 (D. Colo. Mar. 27, 2013) Text

Am. Produce, LLC v. Harvest Sharing, Inc., No. 11-CV-00241-PAB-KLM, 2013 WL 1164403 (D. Colo. Mar. 20, 2013) Text

Fed. Fruit & Produce Co. v. Liborio Markets #9, Inc., No. 12-CV-1145-WJM-BNB, 2013 WL 673252 (D. Colo. Feb. 22, 2013) Text

Standage Farms, Inc. v. Lusk Onion Inc., 32,362, 2013 WL 597040 (N.M. Ct. App. Jan. 8, 2013) Text

Freshpack Produce, Inc. v. VM Wellington LLC, No. 12-CV-3157-WJM-MJW, 2013 WL 50433 (D. Colo. Jan. 3, 2013) Text

Freshpack Produce, Inc. v. VM Wellington LLC, No. 12-CV-3157-WJM-MJW, 2012 WL 6061010 (D. Colo. Dec. 6, 2012) Text

Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Hi-Land Potato Co., Inc., 909 F. Supp. 2d 1225 (D.N.M. 2012) Text

Mrs. Condies Salad Co., Inc. v. Colorado Blue Ribbon Foods, LLC, No. 11-CV-02118-KLM, 2012 WL 5354848 (D. Colo. Oct. 30, 2012) Text

Hispanic Farmers & Ranchers of Am. Inc. v. De Bruyn Produce Co., CIV. 11-463 MV/WPL, 2012 WL 4500438 (D.N.M. Sept. 20, 2012) Text

Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Tan-O-On Mktg., Inc., 285 F.R.D. 617 (D.N.M. 2012) Text

Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Tan-O-On Mktg., Inc., 879 F. Supp. 2d 1228 (D.N.M. 2012) Text

Fed. Fruit & Produce Co. v. Liborio Markets #9, Inc., No. 12-CV-1145-WJM-BNB, 2012 WL 1698164 (D. Colo. May 15, 2012)

Am. Produce, LLC v. Vargas, No. 11-CV-02919-PAB-MEH, 2012 WL 1813285 (D. Colo. Apr. 24, 2012) report and recommendation adopted,   Text  11-CV-02919-PAB-MEH, 2012 WL 1813407 (D. Colo. May 18, 2012) Text

Mrs. Condies Salad Co., Inc. v. Colorado Blue Ribbon Foods, LLC, 858 F. Supp. 2d 1212 (D. Colo. 2012) Text

Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Tan-O-On Mktg., Inc., 278 F.R.D. 628, (D.N.M. 2011) Text

In re Casey, 7-10-10492-SA, 2011 WL 3799243 (Bankr. D.N.M. Aug. 26, 2011)

Skyline Potato Co. v. Rogers Bros. Farms, Inc., No. 10-CV-02353-WJM-KLM, 2011 WL 2791531 (D. Colo. July 15, 2011)

Driscoll Potatoes, Inc. v. Robinson Potato Supply Co. of Kan. City, Kan., Inc., 1 F. Supp. 2d 1268 (D. Kan. 1998) (PACA claims and ESOP plan interaction)  Text

Rajala v. Guar. Bank & Trust, No. 96-2393-JWL, 1997 WL 94232 (D. Kan. Feb. 10, 1997) (PACA claims under Chapter 11)

Valley Chip Sales, Inc. v. New Arts Tater Chip Co., No. 96-2351-JWL, 1996 WL 707028 (D. Kan. Oct. 10, 1996) (preliminary injunction under FRCP 65 and PACA)

In re United Fruit & Vegetable, Inc., 191 B.R. 445 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1996) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

In re Stout, 123 B.R. 412 (Bankr. W.D. Okla. 1990) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

In re Mile Hi Metal Sys., Inc., 899 F.2d 887 (10th Cir. 1990) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

Chiquita Brands, Inc. v. Blair Merriam Fresh Fruit & Produce Co., Inc., No. 89-B-1951, 1989 WL 251475 (D. Colo. Nov. 29, 1989) (PACA claims)

Chiquita Brands, Inc. v. Blair Merriam Fresh Fruit & Produce Co., Inc., Civ. A. 89-B-1951, 1989 WL 251474 (D. Colo. Nov. 14, 1989) (temporary restraining order under FRCP 65)

In re D.K.M.B., Inc., 95 B.R. 774 (Bankr. D. Colo. 1989) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Walker, 91 B.R. 968 (Bankr. D. Utah 1988) aff’d, 103 B.R. 281 (D. Utah 1989) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

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ELEVENTH CIRCUIT

SAN-WAY FARMS, INC. v. SANDIFER FARMS, LLC, No. 8: 20-cv-1969-CEH-CPT (M.D. Fla. Mar. 21, 2022) (Court to enter a default judgment based on defendant’s failure to file a responsive pleading or otherwise respond to the complaint) Text

FREEDOM FRESH, LLC v. CRYSTAL CRUISES, LLC, No. 1: 22-cv-20327-GAYLES (S.D. Fla. Feb. 4, 2022) (Plaintiff Freedom Fresh, LLC’s expedited motion for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order, is graned) Text

In re Douglass, No. 20-23389-PDR, 2021 WL 5071995 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Nov. 1, 2021) (motion to dismiss granted)  Text

Phawa, LLC v. Marjaba Imp. & Exp. Corp., No. 21-22208-CV, 2021 WL 4150842 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 26, 2021), report and recommendation adopted, No. 21-CV-22208, 2021 WL 4147770 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 13, 2021) (motion granted)   Text

San-Way Farms, Inc. v. Sandifer Farms, LLC, No. 8:20-CV-1969-CEH-CPT, 2021 WL 1840769 (M.D. Fla. May 7, 2021) (default judgment denied)  Text

Produce Pay, Inc. v. Agrosale, Inc., 533 F. Supp. 3d 1140 (S.D. Fla. 2021) (motion to dismiss granted)   Text

S. Corp. Packers, Inc. v. Am. Fruit & Produce Corp., No. 21-CV-21147, 2021 WL 1895063 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 2, 2021) (temporary restraining order granted) Text

In re Forrest, No. 8:20-AP-00447-RCT, 2021 WL 1784085 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Apr. 2, 2021) (motion to dismiss granted)

In re Villa, 625 B.R. 111 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2021) (motion to dismiss denied) Text

San Miguel Produce, Inc. v. L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms, Inc., No. 6:16-CV-35, 2020 WL 7265381 (S.D. Ga. Dec. 10, 2020) (invalidity of contract between shipper and grower did not bar shipper from bringing misweighing claim against grower under PACA)  Text

Calloway v. Oakes Farms, Inc., No. 5:18-CV-1356-LCB, 2020 WL 6047814 (N.D. Ala. Oct. 13, 2020) (PACA claims)  Text

EXFF SpA v. Wish Farms, Inc., No. 8:20-CV-733-T-24 JSS, 2020 WL 2850132 (M.D. Fla. June 2, 2020) (PACA claims)  Text

Senn Bros., Inc. v. Heavenly Produce Palace LLC, No. CV 119-196, 2020 WL 2115805 (S.D. Ga. May 4, 2020) (PACA claims; breach of contract)  Text

Karpos Prod., LLC v. Paradise Produce LLC, No. 619CV2062ORL28GJK, 2020 WL 9454934 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 12, 2020) (adopting the Magistrate Judge’s report and recommendations)

Karpos Prod., LLC v. Paradise Produce LLC, No. 619CV2062ORL28GJK, 2020 WL 9454958 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 19, 2020), report and recommendation adopted, No. 619CV2062ORL28GJK, 2020 WL 9454934 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 12, 2020) (PACA claims)

Bushmans Inc. v. Am. Fruit & Produce Corp., No. 1:20-CV-20644, 2020 WL 758091 (S.D. Fla. Feb. 14, 2020) (temporary restraining order granted)  Text

Farmers Potato Distrib., LLC v. G&K Citrus, LLC, No. 19-24318-CIV, 2019 WL 11506126 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 18, 2019) (preliminary injunction granted)

Farmers Potato Distrib., LLC v. G & K Citrus, LLC, No. 19-24318-CIV, 2019 WL 11506257 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 10, 2019), report and recommendation adopted sub nom. Farmers Potato Distrib., LLC v. G&K Citrus, LLC, No. 19-24318-CIV, 2019 WL 11506126 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 18, 2019) (recommending motion be granted)

Farmers Potato Distrib., LLC v. G&K Citrus, LLC, No. 19-24318-CIV, 2019 WL 8273603 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 3, 2019) (temporary restraining order granted)

Farmers Potato Distrib., LLC v. G & K Citrus, LLC, No. 19-24318-CIV, 2019 WL 8273560 (S.D. Fla. Nov. 26, 2019), report and recommendation adopted sub nom. Farmers Potato Distrib., LLC v. G&K Citrus, LLC, No. 19-24318-CIV, 2019 WL 8273603 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 3, 2019) (recommending motion be granted)

Sun Commodities, Inc. v. Penn Dutch Food Ctr., Inc., No. 19-62332-CIV, 2019 WL 7376717 (S.D. Fla. Oct. 29, 2019), report and recommendation adopted sub nom. W & P Holdings, L.L.C. v. Penn Dutch Food Ctr., Inc., No. 19-62332-CIV, 2020 WL 3303978 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 4, 2020) (recommending motion be granted)

Baker & Murakami Produce Co. LLLP v. Weng Farms Inc., No. CV418-0252, 2019 WL 5491895 (S.D. Ga. Oct. 24, 2019) (PACA claims)  Text

Sun Commodities, Inc. v. Penn Dutch Food Center, Inc., No. 19-CV-62332, 2019 WL 7376717 (S.D. Fla. Sep. 26, 2019) (PACA Claims; Liquidation of assets and PACA)

Baker & Murakami Produce Co., LLLP v. Weng Farms Inc., No. CV-418-0252, 2019 WL 5491895 (S.D. Ga. Oct. 24, 2019) Text

Sun Commodities, Inc. v. Penn Dutch Food Center, Inc., No. 0:19-CV-62332-MGC, 2019 WL 7376240 (S.D. Fla. Sep. 26, 2019) (PACA Claims; Legal standard for an injunction)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. v. Phillips Produce, LLC, No. 8:19-CV-916-T-03SPF, 2019 WL 4417636 (M.D. Fla. Sep. 16, 2019) (PACA claims)

Baker & Murakami Produce Company, LLLP v. Weng Farms Inc., No. CV-418-0252, 2019 WL 3208372 (S.D. Ga. July 16, 2019) Text

Evergreen Farms & Produce, LLC v. ABL Farms, Inc., 357 F. Supp. 3d 1252 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 13, 2019) (nonvalid PACA trust claim) Text

Packman1, Inc. v. Seasons Best Produce Corp., 8:18-CV-816-T-23MAP, 2019 WL 96429 (M.D. Fla. Jan. 3, 2019) (liability of asset controller) Text

In re Arthur, 589 B.R. 761 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2018) (segregation of trust assets) Text

W. Coast Distribg., Inc. v. Universal Fresh Produce, LLC, 17-24467-CIV, 2018 WL 2021351 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 27, 2018) (renewed motion for default final judgment)

S & S Packing, Inc. v. Spring Lake Ratite Ranch, Inc., 702 Fed. Appx. 874 (11th Cir. 2017)(unpublished) (contract requirements with pooling) Text

Classic Harvest LLC v. Freshworks LLC, 1:15-CV-2988-WSD, 2017 WL 2350212 (N.D. Ga. May 31, 2017) (creditors proofs of claim) Text

Classic Harvest LLC v. FreshWorks LLC, 1:15-CV-2988-WSD, 2017 WL 1540987 (N.D. Ga. Apr. 28, 2017) (trust framework; contract interpretation) Text

Mevi Avocados, Inc. v. Maya Foods, LLC, 1:16-CV-3984-WSD, 2017 WL 908471 (N.D. Ga. Mar. 8, 2017) (remedies) Text

Classic Harvest LLC v. Freshworks LLC, 204 F. Supp. 3d 1377 (N.D. Ga. 2016) (motion requesting reduction) Text

Tropical Fruit Trading, Inc. v. AgroFarms, LLC, 16-CV-21735, 2016 WL 4376747 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 17, 2016) (evidence of irreparable harm; damages) Text

W. P. Produce, Inc. v. Greendom Corp., 1:16-CV-21991-UU, 2016 WL 8739763 (S.D. Fla. June 3, 2016) (temporary restraining order)

Classic Harvest LLC v. Freshworks LLC, 158 F. Supp. 3d 1317 (N.D. Ga. 2015), modified on reconsideration, 204 F. Supp. 3d 1377 (N.D. Ga. 2016) (third-party transferee liability) Text

Naam Produce, Inc. v. Mascar, 14-24884-CV-KING, 2015 WL 3939238 (S.D. Fla. June 26, 2015) (dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction) Text

Intercontinental Mkt., Inc. v. Quality Fruit Import-Export, Corp., 13-20925-CIV, 2014 WL 12531524 (S.D. Fla. July 23, 2014) (motion for summary judgment denied)

Weyand & Son, Inc. v. Guzman, 8:14-CV-312-T-33TBM, 2014 WL 1452826, at *1 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 11, 2014) (motion for default judgment)

DiMare Homestead, Inc. v. Del Campo Fresh, Inc., 8:11-CV-1999-T-17TBM, 2013 WL 2193901 (M.D. Fla. May 21, 2013)

Advance Produce, Inc. v. Isadore A. Rapasadi & Sons, Inc., 8:13-CV-00242-T-30, 2013 WL 593845 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 14, 2013) report and recommendation adopted, 8:13-CV-242-T-30AEP, 2013 WL 593847 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 15, 2013)

Moreno Farms, Inc. v. Tomato Thyme Corp., 490 F. App’x 187 (11th Cir. 2012)

Covenant Tomato Sales, Inc. v. Suttles, 2:10-CV-337-FTM-29, 2011 WL 3875386 (M.D. Fla. Aug. 31, 2011)

Sandia Depot, Inc. v. Waverly Farms, Inc., 8:11-CV-945-T-30TBM, 2011 WL 3875556 (M.D. Fla. Aug. 31, 2011)

Covenant Tomato Sales, Inc. v. Suttles, 2:10-CV-337-FTM-29, 2011 WL 2269926 (M.D. Fla. June 6, 2011)

Wiers Farm, Inc. v. Waverly Farms, Inc., 809-CV-1742-T-30TBM, 2011 WL 1296867 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 31, 2011)

Covenant Tomato Sales, Inc. v. Suttles, No. 2:10-cv-337-FtM-29DNF, 2010 WL 2465166 (M.D. Fla. June 16, 2010) (preliminary injunction to enforce statutory trust)  Text

Dimare Ruskin, Inc. v. Del Campo Fresh, Inc., 810-CV-1332-T-23AEP, 2010 WL 2465158 (M.D. Fla. June 15, 2010) (statutory trust)

Gulf Coast Produce, Inc. v. Am. Growers, Inc., No. 07-80633-CIV, 2009 WL 3276553 (S.D. Fla. Oct. 9, 2009) (enforce payment from the statutory trust)  Text

Fresh Logistics, LLC Atlantis Foods, Inc., No. 08-81239, 2009 WL 2242608 (S.D. Fla. July 27, 2009) (motion to dismiss; claims of violations of statutory trust)  Text

Fresh Quest, Inc. v. Growers Mktg. Serv., Inc., No. 08-61308-CIV, 2009 WL 1227817 (S.D. Fla. May 5, 2009) (entitlement to attorney fees under PACA)

Harvest Food Group, Inc. v. Newport Int’l of Tierra Verde, Inc., No. 08-80681-CIV, 2008 WL 4927006 (S.D. Fla. Nov. 17, 2008) (violations of the statutory trust)  Text

HAAC Chile, S.A. v. Bland Farms, LLC, No. 606CV086, 2008 WL 3925285 (S.D. Ga. Aug. 26, 2008) (breach of contract)

Gulf Coast Produce, Inc. v. Am. Growers, Inc., No. 07-80633-CIV, 2008 WL 660100 (S.D. Fl. Mar. 7, 2008) (violations of statutory trust)  Text

Emerald Coast Finest Produce Co. of Mobile, L.L.C. v. Lowe, No. 08-00106-CG-M, 2008 WL 544915 (S.D. Al. Feb. 25, 2008) (issuance of a preliminary injunction)

Riverwood Produce Sales, Inc. v. Emerald Coast Finest Produce Co. of Mobile, L.L.C., No. 3:08cv36LAC/MD, 2008 WL 239134 (N.D. Fl. Jan. 28, 2008) (issuance of temporary injunction)

Cee Bee Produce, Inc. v. Tucker, No. 5:06-CV-181 (WDO), 2007 WL 2705564 (M.D. Ga. Sept. 12, 2007) (motion for judgment)

Frutera Real S.A. v. Fresh Quest, Inc., No. 07-60445-CIV, 2007 WL 2316560 (S.D. Fl. Aug. 9, 2007) (parties subject to PACA)

First Cut Produce, Inc. v. Turner, Civil Action No. 07-0042-WS-C, 2007 WL 162707 (S.D. Ala. Jan. 18, 2007)

Sandyland Produce, L.L.C. v. Tar Heel Farms, Inc., No. 6:02-cv-1515-Orl-31JGG, 2007 WL 1080005 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 9, 2007)

Six L’s Packing Co. v. Goodnight Int’l, Inc., No. 8:05-CIV-2098-T-17-EAJ, 2007 WL 781743 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 13, 2007)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. v. B & G Produce, Inc., No. 8:06CV2172 T27EAJ, 2007 WL 41946 (M.D. Fla. Jan. 4, 2007)

Taylor Farms Fla., Inc. v. Gennaro’s Produce, Inc., No. 07-60259-CIV, 2007 WL 646987 (S.D. Fla. Feb. 27, 2007)

Paris Foods Corp. v. Foresite Foods, Inc., No. 1:05-cv-610-WSD, 2007 WL 568841 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 20, 2007)  Text

In re Tucker, Bankr. No. 06-50092-JDW, Adv. No. 06-5107, 2007 WL 1100482 (Bankr. M.D. Ga. Apr. 10, 2007)

Thames v. USDA, 195 Fed. App’x 850 (11th Cir. 2006)

Arbor Int’l Foods, L.L.C. v. Reco Sales Corp., No. 1:05 CV 256 GET, 2006 WL 2927518 (N.D. Ga. June 16, 2006)

C.H. Robinson Co. v. Marina Produce Co., No. C 05-04032 WHA, 2006 WL 1144188 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 28, 2006)  Text

2927764 Canada, Inc. v. Dew Drop Farms, L.L.C., No. 604CV1587ORL22DAB, 2005 WL 1228654 (M.D. Fla. May 22, 2005)

In re McCue, 324 B.R. 389 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2005)  Text

C.M.B. Foods, Inc. v. Corral of Middle Ga., 396 F.Supp. 2d 1283 (M.D. Ala. 2005)  Text

In re Atlanta Egg & Produce, Inc., 321 B.R. 746 (N.D. Ga. 2005) (statutory trust)  Text

Country Best v. Christopher Ranch, L.L.C., 361 F.3d 629 (11th Cir. 2004) (attorneys’ fees and interest)  Text

In re Steinberg, 307 B.R. 310 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2003)  Text

Red’s Market v. Cape Canaveral Cruise Line, Inc., 181 F.Supp. 2d 1339 (M.D. Fla. 2002) (liability of corporate officers)  Text

In re Borek, 260 B.R. 886 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2001) (no damages for technical accounting violation)  Text

Tison Hog Mkt., Inc. v. Paulk, No. CV595-86, 1998 WL 35230416 (S.D. Ga. Apr. 2, 1998) (damages claims)

Gargiulo v. G.M. Sales, Inc., 131 F.3d 995 (11th Cir. 1997) (disgorgement of loan payments)  Text

Tison Hog Mkt., Inc. v. Paulk, No. CV595-86, 1997 WL 34637589 (S.D. Ga. Dec. 8, 1997) (damages claims)

In re Monzon, 214 B.R. 38 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1997) (PACA claims and proceeds)  Text

Bama Tomato Co. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 112 F.3d 1542 (11th Cir. 1997) (determination of “responsibly connected” and employment bar under PACA)  Text

United States v. AmSouth Bank of Fla., 947 F. Supp. 459 (M.D. Fla. 1996) (tax levy)  Text

In re Stewart, No. 93-72940, 1994 WL 507016 (Bankr. N.D. Ga. May 17, 1994) (stay and non-dischargeable debt under PACA)

In re Finevest Foods, Inc., 159 B.R. 972 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1993) (Chapter 11, PACA, and administrative expenses)  Text

World Fresh Mktg., Inc. v. Bemel, Inc., No. 93-1399-CIV-MOORE, 1993 WL 455098 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 14, 1993) (preliminary injunction and PACA)

Larsen Co. v. Consol. Mktg., Inc., 148 F.R.D. 664 (N.D. Ga. 1993) aff’d sub nom., Larsen Co. v. Consol. Mktg., 15 F.3d 1098 (11th Cir. 1994) (PACA and dismissal with prejudice)

Nisson v. Lundy, 975 F.2d 802 (11th Cir. 1992) (damages under PACA)  Text

Combined Prof’l Res., Inc. v. Limeco, Inc., 801 F. Supp. 664 (S.D. Fla. 1992) aff’d sub nom. Combined Prof’l v. Limeco, 9 F.3d 1558 (11th Cir. 1993) (PACA claims)  Text

In re E. Coast Brokers & Packers, Inc., 961 F.2d 1543 (11th Cir. 1992) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

In re Nix, No. 91-40817-COL, 1992 WL 119143 (M.D. Ga. Apr. 10, 1992) (PACA claims)

C.H. Robinson Co. v. Trust Co. Bank, N.A., 952 F.2d 1311 (11th Cir. 1992) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Fair, 134 B.R. 672 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1991) (PACA claims)  Text

In re E. Coast Brokers & Packers, Inc., 134 B.R. 41 (M.D. Fla. 1991) rev’d, 961 F.2d 1543 (11th Cir. 1992) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

Frio Ice, S.A. v. Sunfruit, Inc., 918 F.2d 154 (11th Cir. 1990) (PACA claims)  Text

Matter of E. Coast Brokers & Packers, Inc., 120 B.R. 221 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990) aff’d sub nom., In re E. Coast Brokers & Packers, Inc., 134 B.R. 41 (M.D. Fla. 1991) rev’d, 961 F.2d 1543 (11th Cir. 1992) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

In re Pieper, 119 B.R. 837 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1990) (discharge of debt and PACA)  Text

In re Atl. Tropical Mkt. Corp., 118 B.R. 139 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1990) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

Frio Ice, S.A. v. SunFruit, Inc., 724 F. Supp. 1373 (S.D. Fla. 1989) rev’d, Frio Ice, S.A. v. Sunfruit, Inc., 918 F.2d 154 (11th Cir. 1990) (PACA claims)  Text

C.H. Robinson Co. v. B.H. Produce Co., Inc., 723 F. Supp. 785 (N.D. Ga. 1989) aff’d sub nom., C.H. Robinson Co. v. Trust Co. Bank, N.A., 952 F.2d 1311 (11th Cir. 1992) (PACA claims)  Text

DeBruyn Produce Co. v. Olympia Produce Co., Inc., 734 F. Supp. 483 (N.D. Ga. 1989) (injunctive relief under PACA)  Text

J.R. Brooks & Son, Inc. v. Norman’s Country Mkt., Inc., 98 B.R. 47 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 1989) (PACA claims)  Text

Fresh W. Mktg. v. M & L Food Ctr., Inc., 707 F. Supp. 515 (S.D. Fla. 1989) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Elliott, 93 B.R. 776 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1988) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Carlton Fruit Co., Inc., 84 B.R. 810 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1988) (Chapter 11 and PACA)  Text

In re Super Spud, Inc., 77 B.R. 930 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1987) (PACA claims)  Text

In re Tanner, 77 B.R. 897 (Bankr. N.D. Ala. 1987) (Chapter 7 and PACA)  Text

Georgia Vegetable Co., Inc. v. Relan, 731 F.2d 798 (11th Cir. 1984) (reparation award set aside request)  Text

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D.C. CIRCUIT

Finberg v. United States Dep’t of Agric., 6 F.4th 1332 (D.C. Cir. 2021)   Text

In re J K Farms, Inc., 458 B.R. 636 (Bankr. D.D.C. 2011)

Taylor v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 636 F.3d 608 (D.C. Cir. 2011)

B.T. Produce Co., Inc. v. Dep’t of Agric., Nos. 07-1240, 07-1241, 07-1242, 2008 WL 4570294 (D.C. Cir. Sept. 15, 2008) (review of license revocation for bribery)

Kleiman & Hochberg, Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 497 F.3d 681 (D.C. Cir. 2007) (revocation of PACA license)  Text

Coosemans Specialties, Inc. v. Dept. of Agric., 482 F.3d 560 (D.C. Cir. 2007)  Text

Post & Taback, Inc. v. Dept. of Agric., 123 Fed. Appx. 406 (D.C. Cir. 2005)

Fresh Kist Produce, L.L.C. v. Choi Corp., 362 F.Supp. 2d 118 (D.D.C. 2005)  Text

Jacobson v. Dept. of Agric., 99 Fed. Appx. 238 (D.C. Cir. 2004)

Fresh Kist Produce, L.L.C. v. Choi Corp., 251 F.Supp. 2d 138 (D.D.C. 2003) (prejudgment interest)  Text

Fresh Kist Produce, L.L.C. v. Choi Corp., 223 F.Supp. 2d 1 (D.D.C. 2002) (statutory trust)  Text

Kirby Produce Co., Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 256 F.3d 830 (D.C. Cir. 2001) (license revocation arbitrary and capricious)  Text

NextWave Pers. Communications, Inc. v. F.C.C., 254 F.3d 130 (D.C. Cir. 2001) aff’d sub nom., F.C.C. v. NextWave Pers. Communications Inc., 537 U.S. 293, 123 S. Ct. 832, 154 L. Ed. 2d 863 (2003) (Chapter 11)  Text

JSG Trading Corp. v. Dep’t of Agric., 235 F.3d 608 (D.C. Cir. 2001) (commercial bribery test violated PACA)  Text

PMD Produce Brokerage Corp. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 234 F.3d 48 (D.C. Cir. 2000) (fair notice of rule interpretation regarding license revocation appeal dismissal)  Text

JSG Trading Corp. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 176 F.3d 536 (D.C. Cir. 1999) (license revocation)  Text

BellSouth Corp. v. F.C.C., 162 F.3d 678 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (shareholder liability)  Text

Norinsberg v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 162 F.3d 1194 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (license revocation and “responsibly connected” standard)  Text

Hart v. Dep’t of Agric., 112 F.3d 1228 (D.C. Cir. 1997) (review of “responsibly connected” decision)  Text

Produce Place v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 91 F.3d 173 (D.C. Cir. 1996) (license suspension order review)  Text

Frank Tambone, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 50 F.3d 52 (D.C. Cir. 1995) (dealer license de facto suspension)  Text

Norinsberg Corp. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 47 F.3d 1224 (D.C. Cir. 1995) (license revocation order review)  Text

Bell v. Dep’t of Agric., 39 F.3d 1199 (D.C. Cir. 1994) (“responsibly connected” determination)  Text

Sol Salins, Inc. v. W.M. Ercanbrack Co., Inc., 155 F.R.D. 4 (D.D.C. 1994) (reparation award appeal)

W.M. Ercanbrack Co., Inc. v. Sol Salins, Inc., 844 F. Supp. 817 (D.D.C. 1994) (damages award under PACA)  Text

Tony Vitrano Co. v. Nat’l Produce Co., Inc., 815 F. Supp. 23 (D.D.C. 1993) (injunctive relief)  Text

Garcia v. Yeutter, 756 F. Supp. 581 (D.D.C. 1990) (PACA and undocumented workers)  Text

Exportal Ltda v. United States, 902 F.2d 45 (D.C. Cir. 1990) (bond requirement waiver in reparation proceeding)  Text

Frito-Lay, Inc. v. Willoughby, 863 F.2d 1029 (D.C. Cir. 1988) (reparation award order review)  Text

Kaplan v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 851 F.2d 1501 (D.C. Cir. 1988) (responsibly connected)

Siegel v. Lyng, 851 F.2d 412 (D.C. Cir. 1988) (responsibly connected)  Text

N.P. Deoudes, Inc. v. Temple Produce, Inc., Civ. A. 86-0918-OG, 1988 WL 58916 (D.D.C. May 25, 1988) (PACA claims)

Moore Mktg. Int’l, Inc. v. Lyng, Civ. A. 87-2764, 1988 WL 39916 (D.D.C. Apr. 19, 1988) (license revocation order review)

Carpenito Bros., Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 851 F.2d 1500 (D.C. Cir. 1988) (license revocation order review)

Veg-Mix, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 832 F.2d 601 (D.C. Cir. 1987) (responsibly connected and PACA violations)  Text

Tri-County Wholesale Produce Co., Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 822 F.2d 162 (D.C. Cir. 1987) (disciplinary proceeding by USDA after license revocation)  Text

Williams v. Curtin, 807 F.2d 1046 (D.C. Cir. 1986) (PACA claims)  Text

Martino v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 801 F.2d 1410 (D.C. Cir. 1986) (temporary employment debarring under PACA)  Text

Quinn v. Butz, 510 F.2d 743 (D.C. Cir. 1975) (Secretary may restrict a licence to those who are ‘responsibly connected’ to PACA violators, but those denied are entitled an opportunity to prove that an officership was purely nominal and not ‘responsible connected’) Text

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FEDERAL CIRCUIT

Schmelzer v. Office of Compliance, 155 F.3d 1364 (Fed. Cir. 1998) (notice requirements under PACA)  Text

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ALABAMA

Israel v. Merrill, 812 So. 2d 347 (Ala. Civ. App. 2001) (seller forfeited trust protection)  Text

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CALIFORNIA

Tomatoes Extraordinaire, Inc. v. Berkley, 214 Cal. App. 4th 317, 153 Cal. Rptr. 3d 790 (2013)

Mendoza v. Rast Produce Co., 45 Cal. Rptr. 3d 525 (Cal. App. 2006)  Text

Flores v. Kendall, No. H027795, 2006 WL 1217147 (Cal. App. May 8, 2006)

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CONNECTICUT

Birarelli v. Wright, No. CV020389534S, 2002 WL 1492179 (Conn. Super. June 7, 2002)

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NEW MEXICO

Standage Farms, Inc. v. Lusk Onion Inc., 32,362, 2013 WL 597040 (N.M. App. Jan. 8, 2013) (enforcing court judgment) Text

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NEW YORK

Case v. Case, 78 A.D.3d 1610, 912 N.Y.S.2d 818 (2010)

Tray Wrap, Inc. v. Pac. Tomato Growers, Ltd., 61 A.D.3d 545, 877 N.Y.S.2d 71 (2009)

G & T Terminal Packaging Co., Inc. v. W. Growers Ass’n, 867 N.Y.S.2d 58 (N.Y. App. Div. 2008) (malicious prosecution by USDA)

Finova Capital Corp. v. Berger, 794 N.Y.S. 2d 379 (N.Y. App. Div.)  Text

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NORTH CAROLINA

Wilson v. Burch Farms, Inc., 627 S.E. 2d 249 (N.C. App. 2006)  Text

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SOUTH CAROLINA

State v. Hendrix, 319 S.C. 20, 459 S.E.2d 322 (S.C. Ct. App. 1995) (license revocation and state court claims afterward)  Text

Tiger, Inc. v. Fisher Agro, Inc., 391 S.E.2d 538 (S.C. 1989) (fruit production partnership dissolution)  Text

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TEXAS

Meza Sierra Enterprises, Inc. v. Kingdom Fresh Produce, Inc., 13-13-00119-CV, 2016 WL 5941890 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi Oct. 13, 2016) (motion to abate due to PACA complaint) Text

McManus-Wyatt Produce Co. v. Tex. Dept. of Agric., 140 S.W.3d 826 (Tex. App. 2004)  Text

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WASHINGTON

Century 21 Prods., Inc. v. Glacier Sales, 918 P.2d 168 (Wash. 1996) (collateral preservation and PACA)  Text

Century 21 Prods., Inc. v. Glacier Sales, 875 P.2d 1238 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994) rev’d, 918 P.2d 168 (Wash. 1996) (PACA claims and guaranty)  Text

Morrison Fruit Co., Inc. v. Scarlett Fruit Co., Inc., 72 Wash. App. 687, 865 P.2d 570 (Wash. Ct. App. 1994) (state law claim and PACA)  Text