A Florida federal judge indicated on Monday that he would approve a proposed $12.8 million settlement between Chiquita Brands International Inc. and certain victims who have filed suits against the company. The litigation concerns Chiquita’s funding of Colombian paramilitary groups, a matter that has led to extensive multidistrict litigation (MDL). This settlement marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle faced by Chiquita.
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