Case Result

$1.5B

Agricultural Litigation

2020
Austin, TX

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Case Details

Largest agricultural litigation settlement in US history for US farmers against Syngenta for knowingly and negligently pushing GMO corn seed not approved by the Chinese government.

Additional Notes

Settlement reached after a bellwether case jury verdict of $217.7 million in compensatory damages against Syngenta. Mikal C. Watts was part of the settlement negotiation committee. Payouts received by farmers and other affected plaintiffs in 2020.

Watts Law Firm LLP

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Watts Law Firm LLP

Austin, TX
3.40 rating (13 reviews)
7 attorneys
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