Arkansas Federal Judge Rules Antitrust Suit Against Syngenta and Corteva Can Proceed

In a notable decision, an Arkansas federal judge has allowed the Arkansas attorney general’s antitrust lawsuit against pesticide manufacturers Syngenta and Corteva to proceed. The lawsuit alleges that the companies engaged in anti-competitive practices through the use of rebates that effectively functioned as exclusive agreements, thereby suppressing competition from generic alternatives. Despite attempts by the defendants to have the case dismissed on jurisdictional grounds, the court has determined that the claims were adequately presented. For further details, the case development is covered in Law360.