A PYMNTS Company

U.S.: Judge allows no-contest plea in Florida West bid-rigging charge

By  |  November 5, 2012
U.S.: Judge allows no-contest plea in Florida West bid-rigging charge

Florida West International Airways Inc. has pleaded no contest to price-fixing charges in a rare plea allowance by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. has ordered Florida West to pay $1 million over a five-year span, a fine suggested by the Department of Justice. The company was brought to charges after being accused of fixing prices on northbound cargo shipments from South America.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    Full Content: Law360

    Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.