Judge gives Maine lobster industry green light to pursue defamation lawsuit against eco-label group

The judge stated it was 'premature' to dismiss complaints over the harm caused by the Seafood Watch red rating for lobster.

Maine lobsterman said they saw their sales plummet after a Seafood Watch rating connected Maine lobster fishing to right whale harm.
Maine lobsterman said they saw their sales plummet after a Seafood Watch rating connected Maine lobster fishing to right whale harm.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 12 February 2025, 19:34Updated 12 February 2025, 19:37
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