Class-action lawsuit launched against Canopy Growth over pesticide in marijuana
HALIFAX — A Halifax-based law firm has launched a class-action lawsuit against Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) and its subsidiary Mettrum over recalls of medical marijuana that contained unauthorized pesticides.
In a statement of claim filed with Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court, Wagners alleges that Mettrum breached its contract with consumers and that its development, distribution and sale of medical marijuana was negligent.
Canopy Growth, Canada’s largest publicly traded medical marijuana producer, purchased Mettrum earlier this year.
A spokesman for Canopy Growth said Tuesday the company will “vigorously” defend itself against the lawsuit.