Central District of California Judge Andrew J. Guilford, who heard arguments in a class action suit blaming Wal-Mart for alleged sweatshop conditions in Third World countries that supply the retail giant, has indicated he would dismiss all claims against Wal-Mart. The suit, filed on behalf of workers in China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Swaziland and Nicaragua, alleged Wal-Mart broke a promise to enforce its "Standards for Suppliers" demanding foreign companies obey local labor laws and treat workers fairly.
December 18, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
An Orange County, Calif., judge is expected to toss a class action lawsuit blaming Wal-Mart for alleged sweatshop conditions in five Third World countries that supply the retail giant.
U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford, who heard arguments Monday and said he would issue a decision later, indicated he would dismiss all claims against Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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