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2007-05-04 | permalink
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal rejects appeal on Canadian GM canola case
Two organic farmers from Saskatchewan have lost their latest bid for a class-action lawsuit against farm chemical companies involved in producing genetically modified canola. On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Dale Beaudoin and Larry Hoffman of L.B. Hoffman Farms Inc. against Monsanto Canada and Bayer CropScience. They are seeking damages from the two companies for allegedly contaminating their organically grown canola and their fields with genetically modified canola.
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada: Court rejects appeal on GM canola case
- Organic Agriculture Protection Fund, Canada: Organic farmers considering next steps after Appeal Court decision regarding class certification
- Monsanto, Canada: Court dismisses Class Action certification application brought forward by Saskatchewan Organic Directorate
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2007-05-04 | permalink
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal rejects appeal on Canadian GM canola case
Two organic farmers from Saskatchewan have lost their latest bid for a class-action lawsuit against farm chemical companies involved in producing genetically modified canola. On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Dale Beaudoin and Larry Hoffman of L.B. Hoffman Farms Inc. against Monsanto Canada and Bayer CropScience. They are seeking damages from the two companies for allegedly contaminating their organically grown canola and their fields with genetically modified canola.
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada: Court rejects appeal on GM canola case
- Organic Agriculture Protection Fund, Canada: Organic farmers considering next steps after Appeal Court decision regarding class certification
- Monsanto, Canada: Court dismisses Class Action certification application brought forward by Saskatchewan Organic Directorate
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