Roundups

Georgia Jury Hits Bayer with $2.1 Billion Verdict Over Roundup’s Alleged Cancer Link

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ATLANTA — In a landmark decision, a Georgia jury has mandated Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, to pay an unprecedented $2.1 billion to John Barnes, who alleged that its herbicide, Roundup, caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The verdict, delivered in a state court late Friday, encompasses $65 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $2 billion in punitive damages. This conclusion adds another chapter to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding one of the world’s most debated agricultural products. Monsanto, acquired by Bayer in 2018, has consistently rebutted claims linking Roundup to cancer risks. Despite this, … Read more

Monsanto to Challenge $400 Million Verdict as Legal Battles Over Roundup’s Cancer Risks Rage On

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant legal development, a recent string of lawsuits against agrochemical giant Monsanto regarding its Roundup weed killer is shaping the landscape of product liability and consumer safety litigation. Repeated courtroom confrontations have predominantly resulted in verdicts against Monsanto, with plaintiffs alleging that Roundup, which contains the controversial ingredient glyphosate, is carcinogenic and has contributed to their developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The latest trial concluded in Philadelphia state court where a former landscaper received a $2.2 billion judgment, subsequently reduced to $400 million by the presiding judge. This case followed a separate … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Man Awarded $332 Million in Lawsuit Against Monsanto Over Roundup’s Link to Cancer

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – A California jury has awarded a man $332 million in a lawsuit against Monsanto Co., alleging that his cancer was caused by the company’s Roundup weedkiller. The ruling was made by a San Diego Superior Court jury in favor of Mike Dennis, a resident of Carlsbad who was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020. Dennis claimed that his illness was directly linked to the glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Although he has been in remission for nearly three years after undergoing treatment, there is currently no cure … Read more