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International Flavors May Not Be in the Clear.

Authors :
Adamy, Janet
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 3/22/2004, Vol. 243 Issue 56, pC1-C4. 0p. 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2004

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
243
Issue :
56
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
12579592