OAKLAND DIOCESE PROTECTS ASSETS BY FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY

Law firm is calling out Oakland's bishop

A California diocese is filing for bankruptcy to allegedly show compassion to survivors of clergy sex abuse, but according to one law firm, the diocese's alleged reason for filing is claptrap.

On Monday, Bp. Michael Barber of the Oakland diocese stated, "We made the filing because we believe this process is the best way to support a compassionate and equitable outcome for survivors of abuse, while ensuring we continue to provide the essential services and support so crucial to our parishioners and communities."

But attorney Jeff Anderson of Jeff Anderson & Associates sees Barber's filing for bankruptcy differently. "The Diocese of Oakland's decision to declare bankruptcy is a calculated decision in hopes to silence and suppress survivors of abuse," he contended.

"Bishop Barber is attempting to keep information from the survivors, the public, and the courts for the dioceses and his own self-interest," Anderson added. "Same old story, hide the offenders, the assets, and the truth about what they knew."

https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/california-diocese-files-bankruptcy

Coca-Cola to build $650M Fairlife plant in New York state

Coca-Cola has selected New York state as its “preferred location” for a new Fairlife production facility costing an estimated $650 million, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

The 745,000-square-foot facility in Webster, New York is expected to create up to 250 new jobs. Coca-Cola expects to break ground on the project this fall and have the facility operational by the fourth quarter of 2025. It will be the largest dairy processing plant in the Northeast.

Fairlife has been a big winner for Coca-Cola recently as the beverage giant evolves into a “total beverage company” and invests in brands that have a long runway for growth. Last year, Coca-Cola said Fairlife topped $1 billion in annual retail sales for the first time.

https://www.fooddive.com/news/coca-cola-to-build-650m-fairlife-plant-in-new-york-state/649797/

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>The 745,000-square-foot facility in Webster, New York is expected to create up to 250 new jobs.

Why is a facility this big only creating 250 jobs?