Roundup

Philadelphia Jury Clears Monsanto in Latest Roundup Cancer Case, Despite Finding Product Defective

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Philadelphia, PA – In a closely-watched legal battle, Bayer’s Monsanto division scored a significant victory this September in a Philadelphia courtroom. A jury found that although Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller was identified as defective, it was not the cause of plaintiff Ryan Young’s non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This ruling delivers a fresh boost to Monsanto amidst a series of legal challenges concerning the safety of its popular herbicide. The case, presided over by Judge Angelo J. Foglietta of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, drew significant attention as it underscored the ongoing debate over Roundup. Despite the jury’s … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $78 Million in Latest Roundup Weedkiller Cancer Case Victory

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia court has ordered agricultural giant Monsanto to pay $78 million in damages to a couple who alleged that the company’s popular herbicide, Roundup, caused the husband’s non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This landmark ruling on Thursday followed a series of litigations that put the safety of the widely-used weedkiller under intense scrutiny. The $75 million in punitive damages and $3 million in compensatory damages were awarded to William and Margaret Melissen, marking a significant win in the city’s sixth Roundup case. This award highlights the jury’s agreement with the claim that prolonged exposure … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $78 Million in Verdict Against Monsanto for Man’s Cancer Claim Linked to Roundup Usage

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury held Monsanto liable for $78 million on Thursday, citing that the company’s prominent herbicide, Roundup, played a crucial role in causing a local man’s blood cancer. This significant verdict adds to the growing number of legal challenges facing the agricultural behemoth over the safety of its product. William Melissen, 51, who has used Roundup since 1992, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020. Alongside his wife, Margaret, Melissen initiated a lawsuit against Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer, a German conglomerate, claiming that his prolonged exposure to the herbicide’s … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $175 Million in Groundbreaking Roundup Cancer Case, Sparking Wave of New Trials Nationwide

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Philadelphia – The first trial of the national Roundup litigation, a major event that could set the tone for upcoming cases, opened in Philadelphia, known for its active products liability docket. Attorney Thomas R. Kline, leading the trial and a finalist for The Legal Intelligencer’s Attorney of the Year, has emerged hopeful due to the strategic shifts and thorough examination of scientific evidence his team employed. Kline’s representation of 83-year-old Philadelphia resident Ernest Caranci, who suffers from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma attributed to long-term Roundup usage, has been both professionally and personally impactful. The most striking moment … Read more