Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Seed Company Price-Fixing Allegations

On April 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit declined to revive a price-fixing lawsuit brought by a proposed class of farmers against manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of crop inputs. In re: Crop Inputs Antitrust Litigation, No. 24-3104 (8th Cir. April 6, 2026). Plaintiffs alleged defendants conspired to boycott e-commerce platforms and inflate prices through a secretive distribution process in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.... By: A&O Shearman