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• Corporation: Nestlé  

• Legal/Ethical Issue: Child slave labor in cocoa supply chain

• Article: “Nestlé USA, Inc v. Doe” (Supreme Court Case)

This Supreme Court case stemmed from a lawsuit filed by former child slaves who alleged that Nestlé aided and abetted their enslavement on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast. The plaintiffs argued that Nestlé, through its exclusive purchasing agreements with these farms, knowingly benefited from and contributed to the exploitation of child labor.  

This case highlights a significant ethical and legal challenge faced by multinational corporations: ensuring ethical and sustainable sourcing practices throughout their complex supply chains.