Monsanto

Georgia Jury Hits Bayer’s Monsanto with $2.1 Billion Verdict in Cancer Lawsuit Over Roundup Weedkiller

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Marietta, GA — In a landmark jury decision, John Barnes was awarded over $2.1 billion in damages after claiming that Monsanto’s popular weed killer, Roundup, contributed to his cancer diagnosis. The Cobb County jury assigned $65 million in compensatory damages and a substantial $2 billion in punitive damages against Bayer, Monsanto’s parent company, following a three-week trial. Bayer, a German conglomerate that acquired Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion, disagreed with the jury’s findings, citing widespread regulatory assessments and scientific studies supporting the safety of glyphosate, the herbicide’s active ingredient. The company announced intentions to … Read more

New Jersey Courts Consider Centralizing Multiple Roundup Injury Lawsuits Against Monsanto and Bayer

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In Trenton, New Jersey, a notable legal development has occurred as plaintiffs are mounting a new offensive against agrochemical giants Monsanto Co. and Bayer AG. A second application aiming to consolidate several lawsuits over injuries allegedly caused by the weed killer Roundup was submitted for designation as multicounty litigation in the New Jersey Supreme Court. This legal effort underscores the ongoing controversies surrounding the safety of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. The filing signals a significant step for the numerous plaintiffs who claim they have been adversely affected by the herbicide. They argue that … Read more

New Multicounty Litigation Bid Against Monsanto and Bayer Over Roundup Exposure Filed in New Jersey

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TRENTON, N.J. — In a recent legal maneuver, attorneys have submitted a new application to the New Jersey Supreme Court seeking to consolidate several lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and its parent company, Bayer AG. The lawsuits allege injuries from exposure to Roundup, a popular weed killer produced by the companies. This application marks the second attempt to have these cases designated as multicounty litigation, emphasizing the significance and scope of the claims involved. The push for multicounty litigation underscores the complexities and shared characteristics of the lawsuits, which claim that exposure to Roundup has resulted … Read more

New Lawsuit Surge: New Jersey Moves Toward Multi-County Litigation Against Monsanto Over Roundup Injuries

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Trenton, NJ – In what marks a moving development within the legal realm, a recent filing with the New Jersey Supreme Court has introduced a second application requesting the consolidation of numerous lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and Bayer AG. These lawsuits allege injuries stemming from exposure to Roundup, Monsanto’s widely used herbicide. This motion for multicounty litigation underscores the growing legal challenges facing the corporations. The application, if approved, would streamline numerous cases alleging health damages due to the weed killer, targeting the efficiency and efficacy of judicial resources. This legal maneuver follows mounting claims … Read more