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Monsanto Found Liable in Washington School Chemical Exposure Case; Jury Awards Millions in Damages

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Monroe, Wash. – A Washington state jury has ruled against Monsanto, now a subsidiary of Bayer, in a lawsuit concerning the exposure of students and parents to toxic chemicals at a local school. The company was found liable for damages linked to the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in fixtures at Sky Valley Education Center. The substances, used in fluorescent light ballasts and caulk, were reported to have caused significant neurological issues among more than 200 individuals associated with the school. PCBs, often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ due to their persistent nature, are known … Read more

$100 Million Verdict Against Monsanto in Washington PCB Exposure Case, Jurors Divided on Liability

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Seattle, WA – In a significant court ruling against agricultural behemoth Monsanto, a state jury in Washington has awarded $100 million in damages for exposure to hazardous chemicals in a local school. The King County jury’s verdict came after a two-month trial, focusing on the health risks associated with long-lasting chemicals known as PCBs. Out of the hefty sum, $25 million was allocated as compensatory damages and an additional $75 million in punitive damages split among four plaintiffs. These individuals claimed harm from exposure to PCBs found in outdated fluorescent lights and building caulk at … Read more

Seattle Jury Awards $100 Million in Landmark PCB Exposure Case Against Monsanto at Washington School

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Seattle, Washington — In a significant legal decision, a Seattle court has ordered Monsanto to pay $100 million in damages to plaintiffs who claim they were exposed to harmful chemicals at a local educational facility. This case, involving individuals connected to the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, marks the 10th lawsuit over health issues allegedly caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in certain building materials at the school. The lawsuit, formally known as Rose v. Pharmacia, includes over 200 current and former students, teachers, and parents from the Sky Valley Education Center. They allege … Read more

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