Syngenta Lawsuits Nebraska

Domina Law Group Is Representing Farmers in Syngenta GMO Corn Lawsuits

If you are a corn farmer in Nebraska, please contact Domina Law Group. All corn farmers, even those who did not use Syngenta brand corn, may have been adversely affected by Syngenta and entitled to a claim. Domina Law Group is currently handling a number of these claims on behalf of other Nebraska farmers. Time is running out to file these claims, so get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss. Call us today to assess your potential financial recovery, sign up now.

Information About Syngenta Corn Lawsuits

Farmers across the nation have initiated lawsuits against Syngenta over its Viptera GMO corn trait, alleging that Syngenta failed to consult with and get approval from China before it sold this type of corn seed to U.S. farmers. The lawsuits allege that, because of this, China’s ban on U.S. corn imports due to GMO contamination caused all U.S. corn farmers financial losses. Even farmers who did not plant Syngenta brand corn are potential claimants, because cross-contamination caused China to ban all U.S. corn imports for a time.

Syngenta Corn Litigation

Swiss company Syngenta did attempt to block litigation over GMO corn contamination, but in September 2015, a federal court judge denied the attempt, allowing litigation to continue.

Information About Syngenta’s Corn Seed

The specific type of corn seed that started this whole controversy is seed with the MIR162 trait, marketed as Agrisure Viptera in 2009 and Agrisure Duracade more recently. This particular trait, a GMO, makes corn resistant to certain pests. While Domina Law Group takes no public stance on the GMO trait itself, it was what caused China to reject shipments of U.S. corn.

Syngenta GMO Viptera Seed Claims

Because of cross-contamination, the farmers that were adversely affected by the GMO Viptera seed were not just the ones who planted that seed. All corn farmers and sellers across the U.S. may have been negatively affected by Syngenta and may have cause to file a claim to recover losses.

Why did China reject U.S. corn shipments?

China initially blocked all U.S. corn imports because it had not completed a review of the GMO trait. Syngenta allegedly did not wait to get approval from China before selling corn seed with this trait to U.S. corn farmers. China ended its five-year review of the corn seed in December 2014.

Timeline of the Syngenta Corn Controversy

December 2014

• December 18^th China’s Approval of Syngenta GMO Corn May Compel Settlements
  China announced that it would be lifting the ban on U.S. corn imports after banning it due to GMO contamination. Lawyers began to speculate that this move would compel Syngenta to begin offering settlements.
• December 22^nd China Approves U.S. Corn Imports, Ending Five-Year Review of Syngenta GMO Corn
  China’s approval of U.S. corn imports ended a review of Syngenta’s GMO corn seed that lasted five years. Lawsuits began to emerge claiming that Syngenta failed to wait to get China’s approval before selling the corn seed, resulting in financial damage to corn farmers.

January 2015

• January 7^th Farmers Taking Action and Joining GMO Corn Seed Lawsuit
  Lawsuits filed by farmers over Syngenta GMO corn contamination reach the hundreds.
• January 28^th China's 2014 Corn Imports Down More Than 20 Percent From Year Prior
  New data revealed that China’s corn imports from 2014 were down more than 20 percent compared to 2013. The decrease was likely caused by China’s rejection of U.S. corn due to Syngenta GMO contamination.
• January 30^th Domina & Jorde to Hold Informational Meetings on Syngenta Corn Lawsuits
  Our attorneys began to hold informational meetings for farmers and producers throughout Nebraska to inform people of their rights.

February 2015

• February 17^th Domina Law Goes to Gothenburg to Discuss Syngenta
  Attorneys Dave Domina and Brian Jorde made their way to Gothenburg, Nebraska to speak with corn farmers about potential claims against Syngenta.
• February 20^th Get In Line, Not Hyped, About Syngenta Claims
  While many attorneys began to exaggerate Syngenta claims and potential recovery, Attorney Dave Domina urged Nebraska corn farmers that while getting in line for a claim is probably a good idea, getting hyped is not.

March 2015

• March 6^th Domina, Jorde to Address Critical Ag Issues at Meeting
  Domina and Jorde made their way to Creighton to explain more about Syngenta claims to Nebraska farmers.
• March 11^th Domina Law Group Offers Free Informational Meeting on Syngenta in Cozad and Lexington
  Next on the informational circuit was Cozad and Lexington, where Domina and Jorde explained legal rights and options to Nebraska corn farmers.
• March 12^th Syngenta Claims: Why Should I Care?
  As more and more Nebraska attorneys began to solicit corn farmers regarding Syngenta claims saying that they can offer “easy money,” Domina Law Group offered a factual, rational approach to these complex claims.
• March 18^th Recap of Domina Law Group's March 7 Syngenta Meeting
  At one of Domina Law Group’s final stops on the Syngenta circuit, Attorneys Dave Domina and Brian Jorde told farmers that, even if they did not plant Syngenta’s GMO corn seed, they could be entitled to a claim.

September 2015

• September 18^th Syngenta Fails to Block Lawsuit That Would Stop Lawsuits Over Corn Seed
  A federal court judge rejected Syngenta’s attempt to get the GMO corn seed lawsuits dismissed, allowing the lawsuits to move forward.
• September 21^st To Join or Not to Join? Attorney Dave Domina Weighs In on Syngenta Claims
  Domina Law Group announced that its client list for Syngenta claims is substantial and only getting larger, adding 30 new cases in just one day.

May 2016

• Lawsuits Against Syngenta Over Viptera Trait Proceed

Dos and Don’ts for Corn Farmers

• Syngenta claims are not as easy of a “money maker” as some attorneys have led farmers to think, so don’t bank on a recovery.
• Do not get discouraged. Domina Law Group believes that Syngenta eventually will settle, it’s just that the amount is uncertain.
• Don’t plan on funding for your next quarter with Syngenta lawsuit money.
• Do be cautious, but at this point, there is no cause for concern that counter claims will be filed against producers.