1. International Flavors May Not Be in the Clear.
- Author
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Adamy, Janet
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LEGAL judgments , *DAMAGE claims , *CORPORATE finance , *DAMAGES (Law) , *COMPENSATION (Law) , *CIVIL penalties , *ACTIONS & defenses (Law) - Abstract
Focuses on potential litigation and liability facing International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) after a $20 million civil judgment against the company. Details of the case against IFF, in which workers are charging the company's butter-flavoring mixture caused damage to their lungs; Number of workers at a popcorn factory in Marion (Ohio) that have sued IFF citing similar charges; Reaction from IFF to the decision, suggesting it provides buyers of its product safe-handling instructions; View of legal experts regarding the awarding of actual damages; Assessment of IFF, suggesting it is not big enough to survive verdicts like this without material damage.
- Published
- 2004