[Tichy]

And do they win such claims? Seems to me the farmer whose field was polluted should be able sue for damages instead?

[knieveltech]

Your average farmer doesn't have the resources required to field a lawsuit against a multi-national company.

[Tichy]

Then that seems to be a flaw in the law system. Still, even if they don't start it, why would the company win frivolous claims?

[knieveltech]

Surely you don't think that frivolous claims are never won?

[Tichy]

Not sure, certainly they shouldn't be won as a rule. Maybe there are exceptions, but it shouldn't be just a case of whoever hires the most expensive lawyers wins.

[knieveltech]

There's a massive gulf between "shouldn't" and "isn't". :/

[Tichy]

So basically you are saying the legal system (in the US?) is worthless?

[va_coder]

"Monsanto won its case against Parr, but the company, which won't comment on specific cases, has stopped its legal action <edit>for PR reasons</edit>against the Runyons."

http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-18563_162-4048288.html