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Fleishman Sued for $5.2M Over Unpaid Pork Product Orders and Contract Breaches

Fleishman Sued for $5.2M Over Unpaid Pork Product Orders and Contract Breaches

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Angad Chatha
June 19, 2025
Fleishman Sued for $5.2M Over Unpaid Pork Product Orders and Contract Breaches

Case Background

Dawn International Ltd. supplied frozen pork to Jacob Fleishman Sales under a contract governed by Irish law. Fleishman placed several orders, which Dawn confirmed. Dawn delivered the products on schedule.

However, the business relationship broke down in late 2022. Dawn alleged Fleishman failed to pay for delivered shipments and refused to accept others. The dispute prompted legal action.

In November 2022, Dawn sent a formal payment demand. When Fleishman failed to respond, Dawn filed suit in federal court. The complaint included breach of contract and fraud claims.

Cause

Dawn alleged Fleishman failed to pay for multiple pork shipments. It also refused to accept pending orders.

According to the complaint, Fleishman never raised quality or condition objections. Dawn claimed the rejection lacked cause.

Therefore, Dawn ended the relationship and sought legal relief. The company also accused Fleishman of ordering products without intent to pay.

Injury

Dawn reported business disruptions due to unpaid and rejected shipments. It incurred additional storage costs for unsold goods.

The company also cited financial strain from the unpaid invoices. It claimed Fleishman’s actions breached the contract and undermined operations.

Dawn emphasized that it had followed all contractual terms. The company pursued compensation to recover losses and stabilize

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Breach of contract
Irish Law
Financial strain