SYNGENTA™ GMO CORN SEED LAWSUITS

syngenta-corn-lawsuit-lawyer-nebraska-iowa-south-dakotaWe’re Fighting for Nebraska and Iowa’s Corn and Feed Industry

In 2011, multinational corporation Syngenta began selling its genetically modified Agrisure Viptera® MR162 corn seed to American farmers. The genetically modified organism (GMO) was sold to farmers before it was approved for distribution in China—one of our largest markets for U.S. corn exports.

In November 2013, China banned imports of all corn containing any trace of the Viptera MR162 trait. This sent U.S. corn prices into a spiral, affecting not only farmers who grew Viptera corn, but anyone involved in the growth, production, transportation, or trade of corn in the United States.
If you’ve suffered a financial loss due to China’s ban on Syngenta’s GMO corn products, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Inserra | Kelley | Sewell, Injury Attorneys today. Call us at (402) 391-4000 or fill out the form to the right to get a free, no-obligation consultation.

Contamination of U.S. Corn Shipments by GMO Corn.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) states it is nearly impossible to prevent genetically modified corn traits from spreading through corn fields, shipments, and products, even when farmers don’t purchase, grow, or intentionally use GMO corn. Pollen may drift on the wind or be distributed by insects and animals, and crops and fields may be cross-contaminated during the transportation or storage of grains.

After the Chinese ban on Viptera, the genetically modified product was detected in a majority of U.S. corn shipments—even those from farmers and businesses who didn’t intentionally use Viptera corn. U.S. corn was essentially shut out of the Chinese market and the price of U.S. corn fell dramatically. In 2014, exports of corn to China fell 85% due to the ban on Viptera, and widespread disruptions were experienced in every sector of the corn production, transportation, and trade industries, including:

  • Delayed shipments
  • Deferred shipments
  • Rejected cargoes
  • Product inspection and testing delays
  • Delays in vessel discharge
  • Depressed prices
  • Product surplus

Due to the Chinese ban, the NGFA estimates American corn farmers lost $1.1 billion in corn sales in 2013-2014, and the U.S. grain industry as a whole lost between $1 billion – $2.9 billion.

Inserra | Kelley | Sewell, Injury Attorneys Fights Behalf of Nebraska Farmers

Inserra | Kelley | Sewell is participating in the fight against Syngenta by representing farmers who plant, grow, harvest, and sell corn. Our lawsuits allege that Syngenta’s premature release of Viptera caused our clients to suffer economic losses and sustain damage to their farmland including their farming operations.

Lawsuits will also cover another Syngenta product, Agrisure Duracade®. In 2014, Syngenta began marketing its genetically modified Duracade corn to farmers. and it has not been approved or rejected for sale in China, but it contains the same rejected MR162 trait as Viptera corn.

Syngenta may be a large, multinational corporation, but that doesn’t mean they’re above the law. Inserra | Kelley | Sewell have the knowledge and experience to protect our clients’ rights, and we’re prepared to fight hard to get our clients the compensation they deserve for their losses.

Other Syngenta Viptera® Corn Lawsuits

Many grain industry businesses affected by the disastrous spread of Syngenta’s GMO corn are exploring lawsuits against Syngenta. These lawsuits claim the irresponsible marketing and release of the product before its approval by China caused businesses and individuals to suffer significant financial losses.

Parties that may be eligible to file suit against Syngenta include:

  • Corn farmers
  • Owners of land where corn is farmed
  • Grain elevator owners and operators
  • Distributors
  • Transporters of corn (including trucking companies, truck drivers, railroads, and more)
  • Exporters of corn

In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, a group of farmers alleged that Syngenta purposefully misinformed farmers about the impact China’s denial of Viptera corn could have on the domestic market. Another lawsuit filed nearby in Sioux City, Iowa, alleges Syngenta made misleading statements about the approval status of Viptera in China. The lawsuit also asserts that the widespread contamination of corn products by Viptera GMO corn has destroyed the market for U.S. corn.

Protecting Corn Farmers From Large Corporations

Farmers choose their vocation for reasons that include family tradition and love of the land. Agribusinesses face many concerns and uncertainties (such as rainfall, to pest control, to unpredictable prices) but dealing with the irresponsible actions of multinational corporations shouldn’t be one of them.

Inserra | Kelley | Sewell believes in holding large corporations accountable when they do something wrong. We won’t back down from corporate legal teams, and we’ll do everything we can to protect your rights. Call us today at (402) 391-4000.

Agrisure Viptera® and Agrisure Duracade® are registered trademarks of Syngenta Participations AG Corporation, and are used here only for the purposes of identifying the products in question. Inserra | Kelley | Sewell, Injury Attorneys is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or associated with Syngenta Participations AG Corporation, The Wall Street Journal, or the National Grain and Feed Association.

What our clients say:

We work hard for our clients by listening to their needs, focusing on their health, and then fighting aggressively for the help they need. Below are testimonials from some of these great clients. Contact us to see how we can help you.

If you are looking for an attorney, don’t make the same mistake I did. After a terrible experience with one of Omaha’s largest firms, I soon realized why they have to continuously advertise on the radio and television. Inserra & Kelley’s personal and hands-on approach is a much better way. Craig Kelley has handled several cases for my family and I, all of which I am convinced were handled fairly and appropriately. I would highly recommend Inserra & Kelley to anyone. Thank you, Craig Kelley.

I am very pleased with the way that the Inserra & Kelley law firm handled my case. You are a very good law firm.

I was treated as if I was someone very important. I felt as if they were very concerned about my well-being and wanted to do the very best for me. Inserra & Kelley, Attorneys at Law, work for you and will do all they can for you. You are important to them.

To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to express my complete satisfaction and offer a recommendation of the services of Inserra and Kelley Law Firm.
On Dec 10, 2010 I was involved in a motorcycle/motor vehicle accident. I enlisted the help of Craig Kelley almost immediately after the accident because he was recommended as a motorcycle accident specialist.
I was temporarily unable to leave my home due to my injuries but Mr. Kelley took time out of his personal schedule to visit me in my home to begin the preliminary paperwork to initiate litigation against the rental car company involved who denied responsibility for my accident.
At that time Mr. Kelley advised patience when litigating issues of this type. He gave me an overview of the process and expressed great confidence that his efforts would result in a favorable settlement.
He couldn’t have been more correct on both counts; my case ultimately lasted two years but the patience Mr. Kelley advised resulted in the settlement he predicted the very first day we met.
At all times during this two year period Mr. Kelley was responsive, straightforward, and accessible. All the while being aggressive with at-fault party’s insurance carrier. He went out of his way to achieve his utmost for my wife and I, for which we are very grateful. Inserra and Kelley processed all of my medical bills to correct insurance companies.
I no longer live in Nebraska and hope to never need the services of a personal injury law firm again. But if I did, I would without hesitation seek out Inserra and Kelley and Mr. Craig Kelley himself.

Thank you for your assistance on handling my claim. I was satisfied with the settlement and with the way you and your office handled this matter.

Just wanted to say thank you all so much for everything you’ve done related to my case. I feel fortunate to have learned about your firm and that you took my case. You believed in helping me and I’m grateful. The experience of my injury and recovery was difficult, but knowing I had great legal support behind me made a difference. So, thank you all so much!!

When I was first injured on the job at Union Pacific, I called into the yard office for Workers’ Comp paperwork to give to my doctor. That’s how little I knew about the FELA law and settlement process. Over the several years of my case, I leaned heavily on John Inserra and his staff for support and counsel. In every instance, John and his staff honored each point of their “pledge”, while totally excelling at the “attorney/client communication throughout the claims process” part. Every phone call and communication was attended to with old-fashioned, genuine concern. After I received my settlement, John said “I think you’re better off now,” and I agreed. I love my house that I bought. I will refer anyone in need of an attorney to John Inserra. An added plus . . . John was always willing to listen to my “lawyer jokes!”

I have had several cases with Inserra Law. All cases have been handled promptly, fairly and professionally. I never had to worry about not receiving proper follow up with my medical needs. Craig Kelley always took care of whatever was needed in order to receive the care and compensation required. I have referred several clients and will continue to refer clients to this firm.

I am very pleased with the way John Inserra took care of my case. From the first time we met, I knew I had chosen a very trustworthy firm. It is always a pleasure to know when I have a question; I can always get a fast, knowledgeable answer. John is very good about explaining everything in “common terms” and is very good about handling things in a professional manner. Inserra & Kelley will always be my number one recommendation.

I was so pleased to have chosen Craig Kelley as my legal counsel. The professionalism of Mr. Kelley and his staff made me feel comfortable and secure in knowing he would do all that was legally necessary to achieve a positive outcome. Through his diligence and hard work, my case was successful. Not only did I have outstanding representation; but I also gained a friend.

My personal injury case was handled in a very professional and courteous manner. The settlement that was done outside of court was very substantial and quite satisfactory. I would highly recommend the Inserra law offices. They did a fantastic job for me.

I am very satisfied the way you and your staff handled my claims, especially all the time you put into it. I most certainly will refer you to friends of mine if they need a very reputable and dependable law firm as yours. I know there is no better law firm than yours.

I have always found the Inserra Law Firm to be quick and responsive to my questions and needs as they would arise regarding personal injury. I always felt John Inserra’s council was professional and accurate for my needs. Paralegal, Randy Mendlik, was very helpful on several occasions. One appreciates a law firm showing personal concern for their clients.

John and staff are great to work with. They were always there to answer any and all questions that arose.

I was very pleased with the services of Inserra Law Offices. They were very professional. I received a great in-service settlement. I was also pleased with investigator, Jim Webster, as he was always in touch with me to see how I was before and after my surgery. The Firm worked hard for me and I would recommend their services to anyone!

I am thoroughly pleased with everyone at Inserra Law Firm. They won both cases that I had with them, including one appeal. I don’t think anyone could have done better!

The Inserra Law Firm is a very professional, genuinely concerned firm that I would recommend without hesitation to anyone! I would use their services again, if needed, with no reservation whatsoever.

Inserra Law Offices has acted as my legal counsel on several occasions. Each time they represented me I was very pleased with their work. I look forward to a continuing business relationship and friendship with Inserra Law Offices.

Inserra & Kelley was like a God-send to us!
We would like to take the time to send my thanks to Inserra & Kelley for their help with the motor vehicle accident we had upon our arrival in Omaha in 2010.
Not knowing a soul here, your office was a God-send to us. You helped us get our vehicle repaired and after analyzing our insurance coverage, you helped us find the proper medical help for our injuries.
Craig was a sympathetic and compassionate attorney. He shielded us from harassing calls from the insurance companies that allowed us to focus on our recovery from our injuries.
Inserra & Kelley utilizes a specialized team approach, which meant at every step of our case, we had an expert to guide us. It is with great satisfaction that I will gladly refer your firm to anyone.
Inserra & Kelley doesn’t treat you as just another client. Even though you don’t see most of what they do, you know they are working hard to do what’s best for you. Thanks again for all of your help.

In January 2007, while walking through a parking lot, I was hit by a motor vehicle. I sustained a tibia plateau fracture, which caused me much pain and suffering. It altered my life in ways I never thought possible!
Eighteen months later, after two failed surgeries, I found Craig Kelley of Inserra and Kelley Law Firm online. Prior to contacting Craig, I had consulted with two other attorneys that were neither helpful nor encouraging.
Mr. Kelley was very knowledgeable about my injury and future medical treatment that I would need. He and his staff were always very professional and responsive to my needs, returning my calls the same day, two at the most. Craig is very aggressive and a real go-getter. He took the time and was dedicated; seeing my case through. We reached a settlement with my insurance company beyond my expectations, without going to court.
I am very grateful to Craig and his friendly professional staff for supporting and helping me through a very difficult time in my life. I would highly recommend Craig Kelley and Inserra Kelley Firm to someone with a personal injury without hesitation. If the occasion would arise that I would need legal representation in the future, I know that Craig would be there for me.

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