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California farmer loses court battle against fruit giant Giumarra
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- California farmer Cesar Mora lost a legal battle with Giumarra Brothers Fruit Company over ownership of his nectarine crop, with a Fresno County Superior Court jury ruling he breached his contract but owes no damages.
- Mora was ordered to destroy his nectarine trees by the end of October following the court's decision, ending a dispute that began in 2023 over who owns the variety of fruit he has grown for a decade.
- The case gained national attention after Mora gave away thousands of nectarines for free, attracting large crowds and prompting a temporary highway shutdown due to safety concerns.
- Mora disputes Giumarra's ownership claims and contract validity, counter-suing for fraud and misrepresentation, and his legal team plans to appeal the verdict.
- The produce company accused Mora of violating their agreement by selling fruit to another supplier, which the jury found to be true, though Mora will not have to pay damages.
