Roundup

Georgia Jury Orders Monsanto to Pay $2 Billion in Landmark Roundup Cancer Case

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MARIETTA, Ga. — A significant legal ruling emerged from Cobb County State Court as a jury awarded a multi-billion dollar judgment against agrochemical giant Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, concerning its widely-used Roundup weed killer. The decision marks one of the largest punitive damages awards in recent history, reflecting growing legal challenges the company faces over its product. Plaintiff John Barnes, a 55-year-old who developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma after prolonged exposure to Roundup, received $65 million in compensatory damages for his illness. Diagnosed in 2020, Barnes had used the herbicide extensively over a period of 20 … Read more

Legal Battles Over Roundup Weedkiller Cool Down in Philadelphia as Court Trial Schedule Clears

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Litigation centers across the United States have seen numerous cases related to Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup. Recently, notable shifts have emerged in the concentration of these legal battles. For several years, the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas served as a primary venue for mass tort litigation involving Roundup. These cases frequently revolved around allegations that the glyphosate-based weedkiller was linked to cancer. However, a significant development occurred when the court completed its most recent scheduled Roundup trial in November and, as of now, no further trials concerning the herbicide are slated in Philadelphia. The cessation of … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $2.1 Billion in Landmark Case Against Bayer Over Cancer Claims Linked to Roundup Herbicide

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Atlanta, GA – A Georgia jury recently awarded a staggering $2.1 billion in damages to plaintiffs who claimed that Bayer AG’s popular herbicide, Roundup, caused their cancer. This verdict marks one of the highest punitive damages awarded in a legal battle concerning the alleged toxic effects of the weedkiller. The plaintiffs, a group consisting of multiple cancer patients, argued that the glyphosate-based herbicide was a significant factor in developing their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Bayer, which acquired Monsanto in 2018 and inherited its liabilities, maintains that Roundup is safe, emphasizing its approval from environmental regulators worldwide. Legal … Read more

Bayer Seeks Appeal in High-Stakes Roundup Case Amid New State Legislation Limiting Legal Liabilities

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Atlanta, GA – In a significant legal development, Bayer announced its intention to challenge a Georgia court’s verdict that the company hopes to overturn, arguing that the damages awarded were excessive and unconstitutional. The controversial case highlights ongoing disputes about the risks associated with widely used herbicides. The trial, which concluded with substantial damages awarded against Bayer, centered on the company’s popular weedkiller, Roundup. Bayer’s appeal will focus on multiple purported trial court errors, including the exclusion of evidence that the plaintiff had purchased other herbicides and the barring of testimony about other pesticides stored … Read more