Bayer has recently made changes to its Technology Use Agreement (TUG) that include a class action waiver. This means that customers must forsake their right to participate in class action lawsuits against Bayer and instead opt for individual arbitration in the event of disputes. Jacob Prather, Bayer’s stewardship lead, announced this update to dealers and growers earlier in the year.
According to Prather, the updates are aimed at ensuring the success of customers who use Bayer’s technologies. The changes are designed to preserve the value of these technologies so that they can benefit growers for years to come. Apart from the class action waiver, there are several other updates that growers should be aware of.
The addition of the class action waiver in the TUG has sparked discussions among legal experts and consumer advocacy groups. Some argue that it may limit customers’ ability to seek redress for legitimate grievances, while others view it as a practical way to simplify dispute resolution processes. Prather reassures customers that they can still pursue individual arbitration even if they have accepted the class action waiver.
To fully comprehend the terms of the agreement, growers can visit AgCelerate.com or tug.bayer.com. It is advised that growers consult state agriculture laws or regulations before taking any legal actions, such as arbitration, to ensure they meet any prerequisites required by law.
These updates aim to ensure that Bayer’s technologies continue to benefit growers for generations while also simplifying dispute resolution processes and preserving their value.
Bayer has recently made changes to its Technology Use Agreement (TUG). These changes include a class action waiver which requires customers to give up their right to participate in class action lawsuits against Bayer and opt for individual arbitration instead.
According to Jacob Prather, stewardship lead at Bayer, these updates were made with the intention of preserving the value of Bayer’s technologies so they could benefit growers for years ahead.
Apart from the class action waiver, there are several other updates Growers should be aware of.
Prather stated that these updates are intended for Grower’s success with Bayer’s technology.
The addition of this Class Action Waiver has caused controversy among legal experts and consumer advocacy groups alike.
Some argue it may limit customer’s ability to seek redress while others see it as a practical solution for streamlining dispute resolution processes.
Prather assures customers they can still pursue individual arbitration even if they have accepted this Class Action Waiver.
