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February 28, 2012

Judge Rejects Suit Against Agro Giant Monsanto 
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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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