Cancer

Pennsylvania Man Wins $78 Million in Lawsuit Over Cancer Linked to Popular Weed Killer Ingredient

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ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – A Pennsylvania man was awarded a substantial sum of $78 million last week, following a jury verdict in a product liability lawsuit. This case ties into broader legal battles involving Roundup weed killer, which the plaintiff argued led to his development of blood cancer. William Melissen, 51, of Abington Township, pursued legal action in 2021, attributing his non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis a year prior to his prolonged exposure to glyphosate. Glyphosate is the main ingredient in Roundup, which Melissen claimed to have used routinely both at work and at home since 1992. … Read more

Jury Awards $3.45 Million to Family of Man Who Died from Asbestos-Related Cancer After Decades-Long Exposure

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Newport News, VA — A Virginia jury has awarded $3.45 million to the relatives of a Chesterfield County man who succumbed to a rare cancer linked to asbestos, holding the manufacturer of the asbestos products accountable decades after the exposure. James Campbell “Jim” Katcham, a former millwright who passed away at 80 in early 2022, suffered from mesothelioma, a malignant cancer affecting the lung’s lining. The condition has been directly associated with his long-term exposure to asbestos at the DuPont Spruance plant where he worked from 1961 to 1979. During the 11-day trial at Newport … Read more

Monsanto to Challenge $400 Million Verdict as Legal Battles Over Roundup’s Cancer Risks Rage On

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant legal development, a recent string of lawsuits against agrochemical giant Monsanto regarding its Roundup weed killer is shaping the landscape of product liability and consumer safety litigation. Repeated courtroom confrontations have predominantly resulted in verdicts against Monsanto, with plaintiffs alleging that Roundup, which contains the controversial ingredient glyphosate, is carcinogenic and has contributed to their developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The latest trial concluded in Philadelphia state court where a former landscaper received a $2.2 billion judgment, subsequently reduced to $400 million by the presiding judge. This case followed a separate … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Clears Monsanto in Latest Roundup Cancer Case, Despite Finding Product Defective

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Philadelphia, PA – In a closely-watched legal battle, Bayer’s Monsanto division scored a significant victory this September in a Philadelphia courtroom. A jury found that although Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller was identified as defective, it was not the cause of plaintiff Ryan Young’s non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This ruling delivers a fresh boost to Monsanto amidst a series of legal challenges concerning the safety of its popular herbicide. The case, presided over by Judge Angelo J. Foglietta of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, drew significant attention as it underscored the ongoing debate over Roundup. Despite the jury’s … Read more