“油罐车事件”余波未了：前湖北首富和金龙鱼“打”起来了

Core Viewpoint - The legal dispute between former Hubei billionaire Lan Shili and Yihai Kerry, the parent company of Jinlongyu, stems from allegations regarding food safety and the improper transportation of edible oil, leading to significant reputational damage for the company [2][3][4]. Group 1: Incident Background - The controversy began in July 2024 when media reported on the "mixed transport of edible oil by tankers," raising public concerns about food safety [8][9]. - On July 9, 2024, multiple media outlets highlighted that mixed oil tankers had visited factories of COFCO and Jinlongyu, prompting a response from Yihai Kerry, which emphasized its strict regulations on bulk edible oil transport [9]. - Despite the company's assurances, Lan Shili released a video on July 11, 2024, claiming that Jinlongyu's stock had dropped by 650 billion due to unsafe practices, equating the situation to "toxic milk" [11][12]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - On October 21, 2024, Yihai Kerry filed a lawsuit against Lan Shili for defamation, claiming his statements were false and damaging to the brand's reputation [15][16]. - The Shanghai court ruled in favor of Yihai Kerry, ordering Lan Shili to publicly apologize and pay a total of 30,000 yuan in damages [17]. - Lan Shili appealed the decision, arguing that he was exercising his right to express concerns about public safety [18]. Group 3: Escalation of Dispute - Following the court's decision, a new issue arose when Lan Shili mistakenly transferred 100,000 yuan instead of the ordered 10,000 yuan to Yihai Kerry, leading to further legal complications [20][21]. - Lan Shili accused Yihai Kerry of bad faith for not reporting the receipt of the funds and continuing to seek enforcement actions, which resulted in the freezing of his bank account [21][22]. - The dispute has evolved from a defamation case to a complex legal battle involving claims of unjust enrichment, with Lan Shili seeking the return of the excess payment and additional damages [22][23].