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Judge Rejects Suit Against Agro Giant Monsanto

HeadlineFeb 28, 2012

A New York federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by thousands of organic farmers against the agribusiness giant Monsanto. The farmers were seeking to prevent Monsanto from suing them if their crops become contaminated by Monsanto’s patented products, which can drift onto nearby fields. Daniel Ravicher, lead attorney for the plaintiffs, said some farmers have stopped growing certain crops to avoid a lawsuit. He called the judge’s decision “gravely disappointing.”

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