CDF Partner Mark Spring quoted in Inside Counsel's article "Looking at Worker Safety After Bumble Bee Foods Tragedy." A horrific accident has resulted in the company paying out $6 million.
In August, Bumble Bee Foods agreed to shell out $6 million for various reparations following the horrific death of an employee. Allegations against the company cite that it knew questionable safety practices were occurring and did not take necessary actions in response, ultimately resulting in the death of Jose Melena who burned alive in a 36-foot-by-54-inch oven while repairing it.