ROBOTIC MILKER FAILURE

     Did you install a Robotic Milker that had serious operational problems?

  Did your Robotic Milker fail to perform as represented and advertised?    

Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP, Cullenberg & Tensen, and Perrone Law have filed two class-action lawsuits against DeLaval and one against Lely on behalf of dairy farmers who purchased and were dissatisfied with their robotic milking systems. The firms are also investigating potential cases against Galaxy, GEA, and BouMatic relating to the robotic milking systems they sold in the United States with alleged operational or performance issues.  

If you are a dairy farmer who purchased the DeLaval VMS V300 or a robotic milking system from GEA, Galaxy, or BouMatic, we would like to hear your story and discuss your legal options. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation 888-816-2107. 

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The first class action against DeLaval related to DeLaval’s VMS Classic robot, alleging that they were defective and failed to perform as represented. On July 20, 2022, after more than two years of litigation, including full discovery and full briefing on class certification, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted final approval of a $55 million settlement with DeLaval Holding AB, DeLaval International AB, DeLaval Inc., and West Agro, Inc. for their allegedly defective VMS Classic. 

The settlement made cash relief available to approximately 185 farmers using nearly 600 robots, and nearly half of all farmers made claims for reimbursement of their purchase price and/or milk losses. Though payouts varied based on the number of robots purchased and documented milk losses, among other factors, the average payout per farmer who submitted a claim was nearly $400,000; and nearly 80 percent of claimants received more than $100,000, with nearly 10 percent receiving more than $1 million.

The second class action against DeLaval relates to DeLaval’s VMS V300, alleging that the purportedly upgraded model of the VMS contains the same or similar defects as the VMS Classic. The firms filed this case against DeLaval Holding AB, DeLaval Holding BV, DeLaval International AB, DeLaval Inc., and West Agro, Inc., as well as Tetra Laval International SA. 

The case is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

The class action against Lely related to Lely’s A4 (Astronaut 4), alleging that they were defective and failed to perform as represented. On September 1, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota granted final approval of a settlement worth approximately $122 million, as the settlement provided over 400 class members with the option to trade in their used A4 robot for Lely’s newer A5 robot or to receive cash relief. Nearly 100 percent of class members participated in the settlement. 

In approving the settlement, the Court called it an “excellent result,” noting that it provides “outstanding relief” and received “overwhelming,” “unprecedented” support from the class: “Participation in the claims process was unprecedented with nearly 100 percent participation, which far exceeds the average claims rate.” 

Nearly 200 class members elected to trade in their used A4s for A5s, and over 200 class members elected cash relief (in lieu of trading in their A4s) and will receive between $30,000 and $40,000 per robot.  

WHO WE ARE

Knowledge and experience in farming and litigation are essential when choosing an attorney for your failed Robotic Milker case. An attorney who understands the dairy farming industry and has extensive litigation experience can make all the difference in your case. The law firms of Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP, Cullenberg & Tensen and Perrone Law PLLC have recovered billions of dollars* for farmers across the United States.

Arend Tensen is a farmer and a lawyer who has represented other farmers for decades and recovered millions on their behalf.*

Patrick Stueve was appointed by the federal district court to represent corn farmers in the Syngenta genetically modified seed litigation. He obtained a $217.7 million jury verdict on behalf of Kansas corn farmers, which resulted in the $1.51 billion nationwide settlement.*

JILLIAN DENT

BRAD WILDERS

ROSS MERRILL

DANIEL C. PERRONE

WHAT WE DO

Dairy farming today is highly specialized. An attorney with an understanding of the industry’s technical complexity can thoroughly investigate and effectively present it in cases. Arend Tensen has lifelong experience farming, raised on a large dairy farm in Michigan and currently has a crop farm and beef finishing operation. In addition, the firms have trial attorneys who handle complex litigation across the country and have recovered billions on behalf of farmers, consumers, and corporate clients.* 

And, as detailed above, the firms have secured two class action settlements against DeLaval and Lely, regarding the DeLaval VMS Classic and the Lely A4, valued at approximately $177 million.

Who is taking action on behalf of dairy farmers?

The law firms of Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP, Cullenberg & Tensen and Perrone Law PLLC investigate, advance and resolve claims on behalf of farmers who have experienced Robotic Milker failure.

What types of claims are being investigated?

The law firms are looking for farmers who have purchased a Robotic Milker and experienced operational or performance issues—or the Robotic Milker did not perform as represented or advertised—to discuss the possibility of legal action to recover losses. 

The firms have a class-action lawsuit pending regarding the DeLaval VMS V300, as well as other cases, and are also investigating potential cases against GEA, Galaxy, and BouMatic relating to the robotic milking systems they sold in the United States.  

Are there more cases out there?

We have failed Robotic Milker cases in suit in multiple states.

What should I do if I experienced issues with a Robotic Milker?

Contact us today at 888-816-2107 or submit a query for a free, confidential consultation.

HOW WE WORK

Our success depends on your success. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our firm absorbs the cost of investigation, finding expert witnesses, and litigation – in other words, you don’t pay a cent. In fact, you only pay if we win in court or the defendant settles your case.  Our interests are aligned, and along the way, we promise to be responsive, work efficiently, and provide you with consistent updates.

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