PCB

Jury Orders Bayer to Pay $100 Million Over PCB Contamination in Washington Schools

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A jury has ordered Bayer to pay $100 million in damages after finding the company responsible for health and environmental hazards caused by PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, in a Washington state school. The verdict, reached late Friday, marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles concerning toxic substances. Polychlorinated biphenyls, commonly known as PCBs, were once widely used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications, including in the construction of school buildings. The case against Bayer, which now owns Monsanto, the company that produced the chemicals, focused primarily on the contamination and the … Read more

Washington Judge Allows Expert Testimony in Monsanto PCB Case, Rebuffs ‘Junk Science’ Claim

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Seattle, WA – A Washington state judge recently rejected Monsanto’s effort to disqualify expert testimony in a lawsuit regarding alleged PCB poisoning. The company had argued that the expert’s views amounted to “junk science,” but the judge disagreed, allowing the evidence to be presented to jurors. The case centers around claims that Monsanto is responsible for PCB exposure that plaintiffs argue has led to significant health problems. PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are chemical compounds that were widely used in industrial and commercial applications. They were banned in the late 1970s in the United States after … Read more

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