Posted inLawsuits

A Sweet Decision Benefits Farmers

Aerial view of a train transporting harvested crops near a field of vibrant green vegetation. The train is parallel to the field, with several wagons filled with cut plants. Dense trees line the bottom of the image.
Safe harvest

Due to a lack of standing, a recent sugarcane personal injury lawsuit has been dismissed.  A group of three plaintiffs, consisting of one resident of Clewiston, FL and two residents of Belle Glade, FL, are afforded the opportunity to refile a second amended complaint against the sugarcane farming companies.  The filing must be completed by May 22, and one stipulation from the judge dictates that only three of the original seven accusations may be included in the new complaint.

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Posted inSettlements

Agricultural States are Cracking Away the California Egg Law

A close-up of a dozen brown eggs in a cardboard carton. The eggs vary slightly in shade and size, with some having small specks or spots. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the eggs in the forefront.
Farmers refuse to walk on egg shells

Due to the chain of events stemming from a California vote in 2008, a challenge was made to the US Supreme Court recently on behalf of thirteen states. Voters in California were in favor of fighting for the living conditions of hens that are bred to lay eggs for farmers. A law was passed in compliance to the vote to require all hens at least 116 square inches of room to stretch their limbs and lay down throughout the day.

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