Bass Pro Shops controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Big Pop's Fresh Louisiana Seafood sues Bass Pro over alleged contract breach
Lawsuit filed
Big Pop's Fresh Louisiana Seafood filed a lawsuit against Bass Pro, alleging that Bass Pro did not purchase the minimum quantity of alligator meat specified in their agreement. The distributor is seeking damages in the matter. The suit's claims are allegations and are not presented as established findings.
Big Pop's Fresh Louisiana Seafood sued Bass Pro, alleging that Bass Pro failed to purchase the minimum quantity of alligator meat required by their agreement. The distributor is seeking damages; the lawsuit's allegations are not presented as established findings.
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Bass Pro is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly not buying enough alligator meat.
According to the lawsuit, Big Pop's Fresh Louisiana Seafood says it lost more than $75,000 because Bass Pro did not honor the agreement. The seafood distributor is asking Bass Pro to pay damages.
According to litigation filed last week, the Springfield-based outdoor retail giant is accused of breaching the contract it reached with a Louisiana seafood distributor.
2010
Recurring criticism over public subsidies
Bass Pro Shops has repeatedly been accused of benefiting from substantial taxpayer subsidies for destination developments while failing to deliver the promised level of tourism, employment, or economic activity. The criticism has continued across multiple projects and years.