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

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

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

Philadelphia Jury Awards $78 Million in Verdict Against Monsanto for Man’s Cancer Claim Linked to Roundup Usage

Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury held Monsanto liable for $78 million on Thursday, citing that the company’s prominent herbicide, Roundup, played a crucial role in causing a local man’s blood cancer. This significant verdict adds to the growing number of legal challenges facing the agricultural behemoth over the safety of its product. William Melissen, 51, who has used Roundup since 1992, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020. Alongside his wife, Margaret, Melissen initiated a lawsuit against Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer, a German conglomerate, claiming that his prolonged exposure to the herbicide’s … Read more

Record-Breaking $2.25 Billion Verdict Against Monsanto Shakes Pennsylvania Court in Landmark Case

Philadelphia, PA – The legal landscape in Pennsylvania has been marked by several significant cases in the first half of 2024, culminating in a landmark $2.25 billion verdict delivered against Bayer AG’s Monsanto unit over its Roundup product. The case, which was heard in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, stands out as one of the most sizable judgments in recent history, raising eyebrows both within and beyond legal circles. The mammoth award came after allegations that Monsanto failed to adequately warn users about the cancer risks posed by its widely used weedkiller, Roundup. … Read more