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Resolution Reached in Shrimpgate Litigation with Mt Pleasant Seafood

The South Carolina Shrimpers Association and Mt. Pleasant Seafood are pleased to announcethat they have reached a mutually satisfactory resolution of all claims involving Mt. Pleasant Seafoodin the ongoing “Shrimpgate” matter. Mt. Pleasant Seafood is and always has been a proud supporter of the South Carolinashrimping fleet and of our region’s long-standing traditions. Locally owned […]

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Resolution Reached in Shrimpgate Litigation with Hyman’s Seafood

Today, we are proud to announce that we have reached a resolution in the recent “Shrimpgate”litigation with one Defendant, Hyman’s Seafood. More importantly, we appreciate that they havereaffirmed their commitment to transparency and pledged their support in our fight to save theshrimping industry. The South Carolina Shrimpers Association has always fought to defend the hardworkingshrimpers

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South Carolina Shrmpers Association Amended Complaint

The South Carolina Shrimpers Association filed a federal lawsuit on June 13, 2025, accusing 25 Lowcountry restaurants of “shrimp fraud” by marketing imported shrimp as “local” or “wild-caught,” alleging violations of the federal Lanham Act and the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act. The association contends this misrepresentation harms both consumers and the local shrimping

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