Crop Protection Products Loyalty Program Antitrust Litigation
The antitrust allegations are based on the theory that loyalty programs and exclusive agreements by major crop protection manufacturers created barriers to market entry and suppressed competition. These practices allegedly led to higher prices and reduced choices for farmers, constituting economic harm. The practices are characterized as illegal exclusive dealing arrangements that foreclose market access for rivals, resulting in inflated costs and diminished market options for farmers.
26
Pending actions
44
Total actions filed
Active
Status
02/06/2023
Established
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must have purchased or used the specified crop protection products from the involved companies (e.g., Syngenta, Corteva, BASF) during the period from the products' market introduction until the filing date of the complaint, typically between 2012 and 2023. Participation in loyalty programs or exclusive agreements during this period is also required. Economic injury includes damages such as overpayment, increased costs, and loss of market options due to the alleged anti-competitive practices.
Products involved
- Pesticides, Herbicides, Fungicides
Alleged injuries
- Higher prices for farmers
- Reduced market choice
- Financial losses due to inflated costs
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