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GMO backlash: Syngenta faces mounting lawsuits over genetically-modified seeds
2014-10-21 19:18:56| Chemicals - Topix.net
At issue is Syngenta's 2009 release and distribution of its MIR162 genetically-modified corn known as Agrisure Viptera, which is engineered to fend off certain insects known to decimate corn crops. While approved for use in the United States, Chinese regulators have yet to sanction the export of Viptera.
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Perdue drops "humanely raised" claim to settle lawsuits
2014-10-15 15:52:44| Food - Topix.net
The Humane Society happily shared the news that a pair of lawsuits agains Chicken giant Perdue Farms, Inc. have succeeded in forcing the company to remove claims that chickens are humanely treated from labels of their Harvestland branded broilers. Perdue uses the "humanely raised" claim in accordance with voluntary standards established by the chicken industry itself.
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Highway Guardrail Impalement Injuries, Deaths Lead to Lawsuits
2014-10-14 14:27:09| Automakers - Topix.net
A handful of states are reconsidering a certain brand of highway guardrails after investigations revealed they were harming drivers instead of protecting them. Trinity Industries, the manufacturer of the highway guardrails, reportedly made a change to its design in 2005, one that allegedly can cause the guardrail to impale an impacting vehicle rather than curl out of its way.
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Red Bull agrees US$13m payout as lawsuits settled
2014-10-10 13:35:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Red Bull has kicked off a process to reimburse its US consumers after agreeing to pay out US$13m to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of false advertising.
Lawsuits: Large Kirkland auto dealer fostered racism, cheated salesman on pay
2014-10-08 08:42:12| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
A man terminated from a Kirkland car dealership in August has filed two lawsuits against the company, alleging racism and wage theft. The suits -- filed late Monday -- target Toyota of Kirkland, which is one of 12 dealerships in the O'Brien Auto Group , which owns businesses from Tacoma to Marysville.
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