The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld a $1.4 million jury verdict involving five H-2A farmworkers who alleged illegal recruitment fees, wage violations, passport confiscation, movement restrictions, and threats of deportation. The ruling highlights the serious consequences of coercive labor practices.
Representing the plaintiffs, partner Kenya Davis commented on the decision, “We appreciate the Sixth Circuit’s careful deliberation of the issues in this appeal. Litigating forced labor cases is always challenging, and both we and our clients are thrilled by this outcome.”