Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc.

Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc. is an agricultural operation specializing in swine production. They are part of a larger organization that manages the care and growth of hundreds of thousands of hogs, emphasizing sustainable practices and animal welfare.

CCI Score

-53.12

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Lawsuit Exposes Fraudulent Check-Kiting and Labor Mismanagement

A lawsuit filed by Compeer Financial alleges that Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc. engaged in a billion-dollar check-kiting scheme which jeopardized the feeding of 110,000 piglets and raised concerns over potential payroll failures that could lead to worker walkouts. The allegations point to deeply unethical business practices.

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QUISLING

Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc. is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

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Latest Events

APR

09

2025

Lawsuit Exposes Fraudulent Check-Kiting and Labor Mismanagement
-69.82

A lawsuit filed by Compeer Financial alleges that Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc. engaged in a billion-dollar check-kiting scheme which jeopardized the feeding of 110,000 piglets and raised concerns over potential payroll failures that could lead to worker walkouts. The allegations point to deeply unethical business practices.
-70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 9

The lawsuit alleges that the company engaged in a massive check-kiting fraud to mask insufficient funds, a practice that not only endangers animal welfare (with 110,000 piglets at risk of starvation) but also threatens labor stability as workers may not receive timely payroll. This combination of financial mismanagement and potential labor rights violations reflects severely unethical business practices.

'Imminent danger': Lawsuit claims 110K piglets face starvation after fraud accusations
MAR

28

2025

Sunterra Farms Faces Fraud Lawsuit Over Check Kiting Allegations
-59.65

On March 28, 2025, Compeer Financial filed a lawsuit in South Dakota District Court alleging that Sunterra Farms, along with two other hog farms, was involved in a check kiting scheme that resulted in significant financial losses. The lawsuit seeks damages of $18.9 million against Sunterra Farms, part of a broader case implicating the multi-state Sunterra Group in fraudulent financial practices.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 9

The lawsuit alleging a check kiting fraud scheme against Sunterra Farms raises serious concerns about the company's business practices and ethical responsibility. Such fraudulent financial behavior undermines trust in corporate governance and can have damaging effects on stakeholders and the broader agricultural community.

Compeer Financial Seeks $36 Million in Damages, Alleges Fraud Scheme Involving South Dakota Hog Farms
MAR

24

2025

Sunterra Farms Subsidiary Named in Fraud Lawsuit
-46.34

Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc., one of three U.S. subsidiaries of Sunterra Enterprises, has been named in a lawsuit alleging involvement in a cheque‐kiting scheme. The legal action, reported in creditor protection documents and court filings, accuses the company of engaging in fraudulent financial practices amid a broader restructuring effort.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 9

The lawsuit alleging a cheque-kiting scheme points to significant lapses in ethical business practices and corporate governance. Such fraudulent financial behavior undermines trust in corporate responsibility and ethical standards.

Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble
-30

Economic and Structural Influence

April 9

The financial turmoil and legal challenges reflect broader economic instability. The alleged fraudulent activities could destabilize economic structures and erode stakeholder confidence, impacting not just the company but the associated supply chains and community financial trust.

Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble
FEB

12

2025

Fraudulent Check-Kiting Scheme Lawsuit
-58.93

Compeer Financial has filed a lawsuit accusing Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc. and other affiliated companies of engaging in a fraudulent check-kiting scheme. The alleged misconduct compromised financial integrity and threatened the welfare of 110,000 pigs by risking disruption in feed and care, with potential knock-on effects on worker pay and operational stability.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 9

The lawsuit details a large-scale fraudulent check-kiting scheme that not only jeopardizes the financial stability of Sunterra Farms but also endangers the welfare of thousands of animals. The unethical practice, which may lead to disrupted care and potential fallout for employee wages and job security, reflects a serious lapse in business practices and ethical responsibility.

Lawsuit: 110,000 pigs in 'imminent danger' due to billion-dollar check-kiting scheme
FEB

12

2025

Lawsuit Accuses Sunterra Farms of Fraudulent Check-Kiting Scheme
-70.00

A lawsuit filed by lender Compeer Financial alleges that Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc. and related companies have engaged in a long-running check-kiting scheme, involving fraudulent transactions designed to mask insufficient funds and jeopardize the welfare of 110,000 swine. The allegations include deceptive financial practices that risk the animals’ care and could lead to worker payroll issues, prompting calls for a court-appointed receiver.
OCT

17

2014

Hog Confinement Lawsuit Settlement
-13.98

Sunterra Farms Iowa Inc. was involved in a 2014 hog confinement incident where a worker collapsed due to dangerous fumes from a manure pit, leading to a lawsuit in which the company, deemed 35% at fault for poor safety practices in its design and management of the confinement unit, settled out of court.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 9

The incident highlights significant issues in business practices and ethical responsibility, where the company’s design and management of a hog confinement unit resulted in hazardous working conditions and a serious safety lapse, as evidenced by the worker's collapse and subsequent lawsuit. This underscores a failure to prioritize worker safety and proper ethical standards in operations.

$1.2M awarded in hog confinement lawsuit