Gannett Slips by Harm in Chiquita Settlement
Hyman, Julie, The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
Media giant Gannett Co. Inc. of Arlington may be drawing journalistic controversy, but the company - with its many newspaper, television and radio holdings - has seen no financial impact from a multimillion dollar settlement last month with Chiquita Brands International Inc.
After the Gannett-owned Cincinnati Enquirer ran a story condemning Chiquita for questionable business practices, Chiquita accused reporters on the story of illegal fact-gathering. Gannett ended by paying the produce wholesaler at least $10 million in an out-of-court settlement.
While the story and settlement may be debate fodder in newsrooms, Gannett received no calls from investors …
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Article title: Gannett Slips by Harm in Chiquita Settlement.
Contributors: Hyman, Julie - Author.
Newspaper title: The Washington Times (Washington, DC).
Publication date: July 20, 1998.
Page number: 20.
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