PCB

Monsanto Agrees to $100 Million Settlement in Landmark PCB Contamination Case

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St. Louis, Missouri – In a landmark decision, Monsanto, the agriculture giant now owned by Bayer AG, has been ordered to pay $100 million as part of a settlement involving its production of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The agreement resolves allegations that the company’s PCBs caused significant environmental harm and health issues, including cancer. The settlement was reached after a series of lawsuits claimed Monsanto was aware of the toxic effects of PCBs, which they produced from the 1930s until the 1970s when Congress banned them. Despite warnings from scientists, it is alleged that the company … Read more

$100 Million Verdict Against Monsanto in Washington PCB Exposure Case, Jurors Divided on Liability

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Seattle, WA – In a significant court ruling against agricultural behemoth Monsanto, a state jury in Washington has awarded $100 million in damages for exposure to hazardous chemicals in a local school. The King County jury’s verdict came after a two-month trial, focusing on the health risks associated with long-lasting chemicals known as PCBs. Out of the hefty sum, $25 million was allocated as compensatory damages and an additional $75 million in punitive damages split among four plaintiffs. These individuals claimed harm from exposure to PCBs found in outdated fluorescent lights and building caulk at … Read more

$100 Million Verdict Against Bayer for School PCB Exposure Highlights the Continuing Legacy of Toxic Risks

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SEATTLE — A Washington state jury has ordered Bayer AG to pay $100 million in damages to four individuals who allege serious health problems from exposure to chemicals produced by Monsanto Co., a firm Bayer acquired in 2018. The verdict is part of wider legal tribulations tied to Monsanto’s production of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), compounds linked to various adverse health effects. The lawsuit stems from claims that exposure to PCBs, notably in light fixtures in a school near Seattle, resulted in severe ailments, including brain damage. PCBs, formerly prevalent in industrial and electrical applications, were … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $100 Million in Landmark PCB Exposure Case Against Monsanto at Washington School

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Seattle, Washington — In a significant legal decision, a Seattle court has ordered Monsanto to pay $100 million in damages to plaintiffs who claim they were exposed to harmful chemicals at a local educational facility. This case, involving individuals connected to the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, marks the 10th lawsuit over health issues allegedly caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in certain building materials at the school. The lawsuit, formally known as Rose v. Pharmacia, includes over 200 current and former students, teachers, and parents from the Sky Valley Education Center. They allege … Read more