YKA(SZ:300999) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-11-23 02:57Core Viewpoint - The ongoing legal dispute between Lan Shili and Yihai Kerry over defamation claims related to the transportation of cooking oil has escalated, with Lan initially apologizing but later announcing intentions to sue Yihai Kerry and seek a retrial [1][8]. Summary by Sections Apology and Initial Claims - Lan Shili publicly apologized to Yihai Kerry for his statements regarding the transportation of cooking oil, which he acknowledged were false and damaging to the company's reputation [2][3]. - His original claims included accusations that "Golden Dragon Fish" (金龙鱼) had transported oil without proper cleaning, leading to significant financial losses [2]. Legal Proceedings - The defamation case began in July 2022, with Yihai Kerry asserting that it had complied with all safety regulations during the transportation of bulk cooking oil [7]. - The Shanghai Pudong New District People's Court ruled in favor of Yihai Kerry, ordering Lan to pay 10,000 yuan in damages and 20,000 yuan in legal fees, a decision that was upheld in a subsequent appeal [7][8]. Escalation of Conflict - Just ten days after his apology, Lan announced his intention to "declare war" on Yihai Kerry, expressing dissatisfaction with the court's decisions and indicating plans to file for a retrial [1][8]. - Lan claimed that an error in payment led him to transfer 100,000 yuan instead of the mandated 10,000 yuan, which resulted in Yihai Kerry seeking enforcement actions against him [8][10]. Legal and Financial Implications - Lan's legal team highlighted that if the amount paid exceeds the court's ruling, it should be returned to him [14]. - The case has drawn attention to the jurisdictional aspects of the lawsuit, with legal experts affirming that Yihai Kerry's choice of court was legally justified based on the location of the alleged defamation [14].