Federal judge dismisses major portions of Ben & Jerry's lawsuit against Unilever over social activism censorship claims.
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Federal judge dismisses major portions of Ben & Jerry's lawsuit against Unilever over social activism censorship claims.

Judge Kevin Castel of the Southern District of New York dismissed major portions of a Ben & Jerry's lawsuit accusing former parent Unilever of censoring its social activism, dismantling its board, and stopping foundation funding. Claims related to the 2022 settlement over the sale of Ben & Jerry's trademark rights in Israel, including missed payments to Ben & Jerry's and Palestinian almond farmers, were allowed to proceed. Unilever denied the censorship allegations and said the former CEO voluntarily resigned.

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“Ben & Jerry's Lawsuit Over "Social-Mission"-Related Contract Related to Its Earlier Sale”

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“Judge dismisses major parts of Ben & Jerry's lawsuit accusing Unilever of silencing social activism”

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Unilever denied censoring Ben & Jerry's and said the former CEO voluntarily resigned.
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