By: David, Jetena, Nacelia, and Khadeen

Chiquita Brands is a Cincinnati-based multinational marketer and distributor of

food products
4000 Columbians accused the corporation of supporting paramilitary soldiers.
The Colombians had sought $7.86 billion in damages.
Payments made to paramilitary group was to protect Colombian employees.
Payments were illegal under the new U.S. Terrorism Laws.
 Questionable accounting actions.
Disobeying the U.S. terrorism laws.
Threat of violence.
Justice Department confirmed illegality.
 393 victims at the hands of a paramilitary group.
In 1995, 17 Chiquita banana workers were murdered.
In 1997, 49 people were tortured and decapitated.
In 2000, 36 people were killed.
 Inform the government from the beginning.
Witness protection program.
End all ties with the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia.
Lawrence, A. T., & Weber, J., (2017). Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public
Policy (15th ed.)