Kauai Residents Sue GMO Co. Over Erosion, Pesticide Dust
More than a dozen famers and residents in Waimea are suing Pioneer Hi-Bred and landowner Gay & Robinson for allegedly not controlling erosion and pesticide-laden dust from its GMO test fields, .
The suits claim that fugitive airborne dust exposure from restricted-use pesticides presents unreasonable聽 environmental risks including human health, the Waimea River, the coastline and coral reef.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages against Pioneer Hi-Bred International for failing to control dust.
The suit claims dust is transporting toxic chemicals used on a daily basis and that Pioneer Hi-Bred is conducting open-air testing of genetically modified crops at its Waimea Research Center.
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