Timm Adams v. USA and Du Pont De Nemours

4:03-cv-00049-BLW
No description
Final judgment
United States, Seattle, Washington

Farmers
Timm Adams, Clinger Grower Group, Funk Grower Group, Hansen Grower Group, Jentzch-Kearl Grower Group
Dupont De Nemours
No description

Civil court
Herbicide, Oust
The Federal Office of Lands Management applied Oust Herbicide on approximately 70,000 acres to combat a devastating wildfire cycle. Part of the herbicide was deposited on private farmland by wind action. Owners of damaged crops have sued the federal government and the manufacturer.
United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit of Seattle, Washington, United States

February 8, 2011
Positive
The appeal is rejected.

In 1999 and 2000, the Federal Office of Lands Management applied Oust Herbicide on approximately 70,000 acres of federal land in Southern Idaho to combat a devastating wildfire cycle. Part of the herbicide was deposited on private farmland by wind action. 134 farmers, owners of damaged crops have sued the federal government and the manufacturer.