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Inside a family business empire’s bitter legal battle with its former chief financial officer
By Star Tribune
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
The Davis Family, whose ownership of Cambria, Davisco Foods and Sun Country Airlines have made them business icons in Minnesota, are suing their longtime CFO. He’s countersuing. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake.
Key takeaway Tens of millions of dollars are at stake.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Davis Family's business empire has been a mainstay of the Minneapolis -St. Paul economy for years, with their companies employing numerous residents and contributing to the local tax base. The lawsuit between the family and their former CFO has significant implications for the business community in Hennepin County, where the family's companies are based. The tens of millions of dollars at stake could impact the family's ability to invest in and grow their businesses, potentially affecting local jobs and economic development. As the case unfolds, it will be worth watching how the family's relationships with other local business leaders and partners are affected, and whether the lawsuit has any ripple effects on the broader Twin Cities business landscape. The outcome of the case could also influence how other family-owned businesses in the area approach executive compensation and severance packages.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: Star Tribune ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Davis Family, whose ownership of Cambria, Davisco Foods and Sun Country Airlines have made them business icons in Minnesota, are suing their longtime CFO. He’s countersuing. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake.
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