17 Oct Dicamba Lawsuits Mounting | Dicamba Drift Lawyers
Dicamba Drift Lawyers | Dicamba Lawsuits Mounting
Dicamba Drift Lawyers
As farmers and landowners continue to report instances of extensive clop and plant damage, one thing is becoming extremely clear; Dicamba litigation has just begun. Bill Bader was the first to file a lawsuit against Monsanto concerning claims of extensive dicamba crop damage. Since, farmers and landowners across more than 10 states are now involved in lawsuits against BASF and Monsanto claiming some level of loss and/or damage due to dicamba.
Typical of many claims is the allegation that some of the newer formulas of dicamba are incapable of being applied safely to crops and plants. In many instances, the farmers experiencing crop damage or plant damage didn’t even apply the dicamba to their own fields. Meaning, many of these same farmers and landowners have no direct relationship to Monsanto or BASF. Therefore, many of these farmers and landowners are alleging that these particular dicamba formulas are overtly unsafe.
The dicamba drift lawyers at Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane and Arkansas attorneys Michael Smith and Paul James are continuing to investigate this matter; together, we are evaluating further action to seek payment of damages on behalf of those suffering dicamba damage. If you suspect that your crops or plants have been damaged by dicamba, contact Paul Lesko and the attorneys of Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane by filling out a contact form or by calling 314-833-4826 for a FREE Consultation.
Dicamba Drift Issues | Reports of Dicamba Damage
Although farmers have reported instances of dicamba damage since 2015, neither Monsanto nor BASF looked further into the claims. In fact, Bader was told that Monsanto didn’t have the resources to visit his farm and inspect the damages. According to some attorneys and their claims, Monsanto may have known about the drift problems long before Bader’s 2015 report.
As stated in Section 230 of an Arkansas case filed in July 2017 (Bruce Farms Partnership, et al. v. Monsanto Company, BASF SE, BASF Corporation):
“… dicamba-containing products cannot be applied with reasonable safety in agricultural areas using any typical or reasonably practical application techniques and conditions of use limitations. Given the well-recognized nature and patterns of cultivation in these (and other) regions, the proximity of other non-Xtend crops and plants, and the foreseeable weather patterns and timing of likely application, damage to non-target crops and plants was inevitable and known to Defendants.”
Moreover, this suit accuses Monsanto and BASF of a,
“scheme and overall conspiracy to control the dicamba crop system while concealing, omitting and suppressing material facts of the dangers of its product to Plaintiffs, resulted in harm, which Defendants knew would result to the unsafe, dangerous and volatile nature inherent with its product.”
Dicamba Drift Lawyers | Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane | Smokey Alley Farm Damage
Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane and Arkansas attorneys Michael Smith and Paul James have already filed a class action for a group of farmers on July 19, 2017 in Missouri (Smokey Alley Farm Partnership et al. v. Monsanto Company et al.). Our suit alleges that BASF, Dupont and Monsanto are also involved in anti-trust activity through the widespread introduction of new dicamba technology and products, essentially forcing farmers to plant dicamba-tolerant acreage as a means of protection. This is in addition to our dicamba drift damage claims.
Dicamba Drift Lawyer, Paul Lesko, of Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane says new dicamba formulations do not work as claimed by BASF and Monsanto:
“We’re bringing claims of product liability because farmers are in a quandary. They want to plant seeds of their choice, but due to damage potential, have to consider buying dicamba-tolerant soybeans from a defensive position. We also have anti-trust issues. As discovery is ongoing, we believe the evidence will show Monsanto and BASF knew more dicamba damage would lead to increased sales.”
In addition to the suits mentioned above, additional suits have been filed that claim additional offenses: irresponsible marketing, product liability, breach of implied warranty, deceptive trade practices, and many more.
What Farmers and Landowners With Crop and Plant Damage May Do
Dicamba Drift Lawyers at Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane and Arkansas attorneys Michael Smith and Paul James are continuing to investigate this matter and are evaluating further action to seek payment of damages on behalf of those suffering dicamba damage. If you suspect that your crops or plants have been damaged by dicamba, contact Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane by filling out a contact form or by calling 314-833-4826 for a FREE Consultation. Also, you can reach Paul Lesko directly at 314-833-4826 or at [email protected].
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