Ronnie Coleman won a court case against packaging companies found guilty of fraud and breach of contract.
Ronnie Coleman has been working hard to accomplish personal goals in his fitness life during his retirement. While this was going on, he went to work with a group during a five-week jury trial against Western Packaging Inc. and Polyfirst Packaging Inc. Last week, the trial ended and Coleman’s supplement company RCBA Nutraceuticals was awarded $15.4 million.
Coleman’s company claimed that packaging companies were guilty of fraud, breach of contract, and deceptive practices. The companies were hired to provide packaging for supplements across the company, including specialized zipped bags for RCBA protein. The bags proved to be faulty, leaking protein powder and leading to negative financial implications for Coleman’s company.
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William R. Clayton, who was the lead trial counsel, issued a statement following the jury’s verdict:
“In our opinion, this verdict sends a string message that fraudulent business practices won’t be tolerated. The jury delivered a resounding verdict that holds the defendants accountable.”
Ronnie Coleman shared the news of the verdict on Wednesday and issued a statement of his own on Instagram. Coleman has been hard at work getting back to full strength so he can walk unassisted. He recently set a new timeline of 18 months. He has been getting stem cell treatments evert few months and believes that they are working to help improve his pain.
Coleman has totaled 13 surgeries over the course of his life, dating back to injuries during high school. Much of his recovery and career was featured in his life story documentary titled “Ronnie Coleman The King“ which aired on Netflix and is currently available on Prime.
Ronnie Coleman’s Company Wins Jury Verdict
Ronnie Coleman took to social media to speak about the verdict and the work it took to reach it. He is appreciative that it is over and thanked his legal team extensively.
“After years of pain, struggle, and a relentless fight, justice has prevailed (near completely). We secured a $15.4+ million jury verdict against Western Packaging, Inc. and Polyfirst Packaging, Inc. This is a victory not just for Ronnie Coleman Signature Series, but for everyone who believes in doing what’s right and standing up for themselves. This battle has been long and exhausting, but it’s been worth every ounce of strength, because at the end of the day, the truth is what matters most.”
Ronnie Coleman continued to thank his family and friends for their help during this time. He claims that the trial was about justice and doing what’s right, both for his company and customers.
“I also want to thank my family, my friends, and every single one of you who stood by me through this journey. Your belief in me, your encouragement, and your support kept me going when I wanted to give up.
This fight was never just about me. It was about justice. It was about standing up for what’s right. I will keep fighting to make sure we get every dollar we are owed.”
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