Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Lawyer

Our Michigan poisoning attorneys sue companies that make and sell products that harm consumers, including Roundup.

Many household products sold at everyday retail stores contain toxic and even deadly substances. The manufacturers of these chemicals can be held responsible for the injuries caused by ingesting and even through the physical touching of the product.

You likely have seen TV commercials and news stories about the weed killer Roundup.

Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto, which makes and sells the popular herbicide Roundup. The suits allege that consumers caused them to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a potentially deadly type of cancer.

What Company Manufacturers Roundup?

Bayer Crop Science Headquarters

800 N. Lindbergh Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63167

Bayer, a German chemical and pharmaceutical company, acquired California-based Monsanto in 2018. Roundup is still currently being sold for commercial use, but stopped selling residential formulas in 2023. Bayer claimed this was not due to safety concerns.

What is the Dangerous Chemical in Roundup?

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup®, which has been linked to cancer. It is an herbicide that is applied to the leaves of plants to kill them. Glyphosate prevents the plants from making certain proteins that are needed for plant growth.

Glyphosate that is absorbed or ingested by a human being will pass through the body relatively quickly. Scientific studies in humans do show some links between exposure to the chemical and types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The manufacturer denies that the product causes cancer and is disputing this issue in court. Medical experts for victims have different opinions on the subject.

Does Exposure to the Weed Killer Cause Cancer?

According to a 2008 study on the link between herbicides and cancer, exposure to 10 or more days in a year to Roundup® can potentially double a person’s risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Likewise, according to a 2001 study, a person who uses Roundup® more than 10 hours over more than 2 days in a year can double the risk of NHL. Therefore, even people who used Roundup around their home may have been exposed enough for it to play a significant role in their cancer.

Who Can File a Roundup Lawsuit?

If you or someone that you care about used Roundup® or were exposed to the product and was diagnosed with cancer, you may have a claim. Most lawsuits allege that the weed killer has caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The lawsuits claim that Monsanto should be liable for their developing cancer based upon several legal theories, including:

1. Manufacturing and selling a dangerous product
2. Failing to warn consumers that the weed killer can cause cancer
3. Failing to provide a safe product for use by consumers
4. Hiding the dangers of the product from the public

Although there has been no recall of the product, documents obtained by lawyers suing Monsanto show collusion between the company and scientists to conceal the cancer risks of the product.

Who is Most at Risk to Get Cancer from Roundup?

Every person exposed to the chemical is at risk of getting cancer. The people most at risk include:

• Farmers and farmworkers
• Agricultural workers
• Nursery employees
• Garden center employees
• Landscapers
• Gardeners, including home gardeners and their family members
• Golf course employees or frequent golfers
• Forestry workers
• State and county road maintenance crews
• Parks and recreation employees

Other people who regularly spray the product or spend significant time in areas where the chemical was used are also at risk to get non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from exposure or direct contact.

What Are the Criteria For Filing a Roundup Lawsuit?

To qualify to participate in a Roundup lawsuit, you must prove exposure to Roundup in a setting such as:

• Working in a commercial setting, such as landscaping, school agriculture, nursery worker
• At least 80 hours or more of lifetime direct contact with Roundup
• Residential use around your home for more than 5 years before diagnosis
• Medical diagnosis of one of the following cancers:
  • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
  • B-cell Lymphoma
  • T-cell Lymphoma

It is recommended you hold onto any medical-related bills, as well as notes or directions from your healthcare providers. Both may be important in proving your case.

How Much are Settlements?

In June 2020, Bayer agreed to pay $10 billion to resolve outstanding lawsuits and unresolved claims. This settlement does not include three cases that have already gone to trial, which include a groundkeeper who accepted a $78 million settlement in 2018, and a California man who was awarded $80 million in 2019.

In November 2021, a California couple who both developed cancer after using Roundup for 30 years were awarded $86.2 million in damages after courts found that Monsanto knowingly marketed a product containing an active ingredient it knew was dangerous. Monsanto challenged the ruling, but California’s state appeals court upheld the ruling.

Other cases are currently set for trial and may result in additional verdicts. At some point, the company may accept responsibility for its misdeeds and agree to compensate victims and their families.

Compensation in toxic chemical cases includes payments for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, medical expenses, and lost wages. These awards are often significant.

For cases involving death, the surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. These lawsuits demand compensation payouts for the pain and suffering of the decedent prior to death, loss of society and companionship by the family, loss of future earnings and support, medical expenses, and funeral and burial expenses. The case is typically brought by a family member on behalf of the entire family.

Get Help from the Best Roundup Lawyers

Our award-winning lawyers are here to help you if you or a family member was diagnosed with cancer and was exposed to Roundup®. We charge no legal fees whatsoever unless your case is successful and you win a settlement. It costs nothing to get started.

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