Martineau v. Bayer and Syngenta

Reference :

500-06-000714-143

Complaint date :

No description

Status :

Not judged

Place of jurisdiction :

Canada, Quebec

Plaintiffs types :

Beekeepers/Honey Producers

Plaintiffs names :

Steve Martineau

Defendants :

Bayer, Syngenta

Lawyers for Health and Environmental Justice :

Samy Elnemr, Claude Desmeules, Paula Lombardi

Case nature :

Civil court

Specificities :

Class action

Type(s), Product(s), Active substance(s) :

, Neonicotinoid, Clothianidin, Imidacloprid, Thiamethoxam

Requests :

Recognition of the fault of both companies; punitive damages or any other appropriate remedy to beekeepers.

Name of the Court :

Superior Court of Quebec, Canada

Jurisdiction level :

Summary :

02.20.2018, Quebec's Superior Court authorizes beekeepers to bring a class action against Bayer and Syngenta, the main manufacturers of neonicotinoids in the province. Neonicotinoids cause reproductive and behavioural problems, reduced honey production and death, resulting in financial losses for beekeepers. The action covers the period from 1 January 2006 to 20 February 2018. The claim exceeds $400 million in damages.

Scientific references :

No scientifice reference for this case.