Federal jury holds Chiquita liable for killings by Colombian paramilitary group AUC, awarding $38.3 million in damages.
Plaintiffs' attorney states historic ruling makes Chiquita first major U.S. corporation held accountable for injuries to foreign nationals in U.S. court.
Chiquita previously settled federal charges for $25 million over payments to AUC, triggering over 5,000 wrongful death claims.
Despite acknowledging tragic losses, Chiquita plans to appeal jury verdict in hopes of overturning the decision.
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