Monsanto - Legal Actions and Controversies

Legal Actions and Controversies

See also: Monsanto Canada Inc. v. Schmeiser and Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms

Monsanto is notable for its involvement in high profile lawsuits, as both plaintiff and defendant. It has been involved in a number of class action suits, where fines and damages have run into the hundreds of millions of dollars, usually over health issues related to its products. Monsanto has also made frequent use of the courts to defend its patents, particularly in the area of agricultural biotechnology, as have other companies in the field, such as Dupont Pioneer and Syngenta.

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