MIR 162 Lawsuits Swell

Court Will Determine If Cases Get Class Action Status

Viptera was approved for cultivation in the U.S. in 2010 and Syngenta commercialized the trait in full compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and obtained import approval from major corn importing countries, according to Syngenta spokesman Paul Minehart. (DTN file photo)
At least 130 farmers in 13 states have filed lawsuits against Syngenta in the past month, alleging they've suffered damages due to market disruptions following the company's commercialization of its MIR 162 trait before China approved the variety for import.

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