Overview
A class-action antitrust case against NPK fertilizer manufacturers is consolidated in MDL 3187 in the District of Kansas (Judge Eric F. Melgren). The JPML report of October 1, 2026 lists 40 pending actions (per JPML). The case is in early coordination; no settlement is on the public record. We track the public record only.
Status of the science / claims: Antitrust case, not a tort: the claims concern fertilizer pricing and market conduct rather than a product defect or exposure.
Settlement amounts
No settlement announced as of the JPML report of Oct 1, 2026 (per JPML). Early-stage consolidation; nothing can be promised.
Case count
| Month | Filed cases | Δ |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 40 | — |
Key dates
- October 1, 2026JPML report: 40 actions pending in MDL 3187 (per JPML report, Oct 1 2026)
Notable filings
No notable filings recorded yet. Docket entries are added from public court records as they appear.
FAQ
What is the NPK fertilizer antitrust lawsuit about?
Plaintiffs allege anticompetitive conduct in the NPK fertilizer market; the case is consolidated in MDL 3187, D. Kan. (per JPML, Oct 1 2026). It is an antitrust matter, not a product-injury tort.
Where is the case filed and how many actions are in the MDL?
MDL 3187 is in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas before Judge Eric F. Melgren; the JPML report of October 1, 2026 lists 40 pending actions (per JPML).
Is there a settlement?
No settlement is on the public record as of the Oct 21 2026 check (per JPML). The case is in early coordination; nothing can be promised.
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