human trafficking, Bumble Bee Foods

First-of-its-kind lawsuit alleges human trafficking by California’s Bumble Bee Seafoods
San Diego-based canned tuna giant Bumble Bee Seafoods has known for years that fishing vessels in its supply fleet used forced labor but failed to stop the practice, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in San Diego federal court that’s believed to be the first ever to allege human trafficking against a U.S. seafood company.
U.S. seafood giant turns a blind eye to human trafficking in its supply chain, a landmark lawsuit has alleged
Time to rethink that tuna fish sandwich you eat every day for lunch, because San Diego seafood giant Bumble Bee Seafoods sources product from supply chains where forced labor and human trafficking are involved,
Bumble Bee Foods Accused of Failure to Prevent Human Trafficking
Four Indonesian villagers who worked on Bumble Bee Foods LLC longline fishing vessels sued the company for failing to prevent their human trafficking at sea.
Indonesian fishers sue Bumble Bee alleging instances of forced labor
A group of four fishermen from Indonesia, co-counseled by attorneys for NGO Greenpeace USA, have sued Bumble Bee Foods, claiming they experienced forced labor and human trafficking while working on fishing vessels supplying the company.
Indonesian Fishermen Sue U.S. Canned Tuna Giant Over Claims of Forced Labor
In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.
Fishermen allege abuse, demand change from Bumble Bee Foods
The lawsuit alleges that Bumble Bee was aware of or should have been aware of the abusive conditions on vessels supplying tuna to the company.
Fishers sue Bumble Bee over alleged abuse
The suit, filed on 12 March 2025 under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA), claims the fishers were subjected to horrific abuse and exploitation on fishing vessels.
Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee Over Forced Labor Claims
Four Indonesian fishermen have filed a lawsuit against Bumble Bee Seafoods, alleging they were subjected to forced labor on vessels supplying tuna. They accuse the company of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
Indonesian Fishermen File Lawsuit Against Bumble Bee Seafoods for Alleged Supply Chain Abuse
Four Indonesian fishermen file a lawsuit against Bumble Bee Seafoods, alleging forced labour and abuse in its tuna supply chain.
Indonesian Villagers Accuse Bumble Bee Foods of Forced Labor, Human Trafficking
The men were lured by promises of good jobs that would support their families but life on board vessels in Bumble Bee's supply chain was rife with abuse, according to filings. The villagers allege they endured violence daily,
4 Indonesians Sue San Diego's Bumble Bee Seafood, Alleging Forced Labor
Citing violations of the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act in 2000, the men represented by Greenpeace and and a lawyer from San Diego are seeking unspecified monetary damages in San Diego federal court.
Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain
Lawyers representing four Indonesian fishermen say they were beaten and trapped on vessels that were part of the global ...
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Indonesian Migrant Fishermen Sue U.S. Firm Over Labor Exploitation
The lawsuit alleging forced labor and human trafficking is believed to be the first of its kind against the U.S. seafood ...