PCB

Washington Court of Appeals Overturns $185 Million Monsanto PCB Verdict, Impacting Future and Past Cases

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Seattle, Washington — A recent ruling from the Washington Court of repercussions, reversing a substantial $185 million verdict against Monsanto could potentially nullify a cumulative $1.6 billion awarded in past jury decisions concerning the company’s liability over toxic chemicals. The verdict, pivoting on the legal interpretation of liability timelines, could set a precedent affecting numerous similar cases in the state. Earlier in May, the Court of Appeals overturned the initial verdict from a 2021 King County Superior Court case involving 200 plaintiffs comprising students, teachers, and parents from the Sky Valley Education Center. These individuals … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Seven Women Awarded $857 Million in Lawsuit Against Chemical Giant Over PCB Contamination

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Seattle, Washington – A jury in Seattle reached a landmark decision on Monday, awarding a staggering $857 million to seven women who alleged that they fell ill due to exposure to Monsanto PCBs at a local school site. This ruling further compounds the financial losses for the chemical giant, Monsanto. The women who filed the lawsuit claimed that they suffered debilitating health issues as a result of being in proximity to the toxic PCBs, which were manufactured by Monsanto. The jury’s verdict demonstrates a significant victory for the plaintiffs and a blow to Monsanto’s already … Read more

Monsanto Faces $857 Million Verdict as Jury Holds them Accountable in PCB Case

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St. Louis, Missouri – A jury has ordered Monsanto, the agrochemical giant, to pay $857 million in a PCB contamination case, according to reports. The verdict stems from a lawsuit filed by three plaintiffs who claimed exposure to Monsanto’s polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) caused them to develop cancer. PCBs were widely used by Monsanto in electrical equipment, industrial products, and even paint until their production was banned by the U.S. government in 1979 due to health and environmental concerns. The plaintiffs alleged that Monsanto knew about the dangers posed by PCBs for decades but failed to … Read more