A toxic active ingredient found in Monsanto (Bayer’s) RoundUp has prompted a series of investigations and is leading to thousands of lawsuits. Individuals who have consistently used the herbicide are linking their diagnoses of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and other cancer-related illnesses to the chemical glyphosate, used in RoundUp.
If you have been harmed by the use of RoundUp, our mass tort litigation lawyer at The Dunken Law Firm knows that you might have questions about your right to financial compensation. Our law firm offers a free case evaluation so that we may discuss your potential lawsuit. Call (713) 554-6780 and speak with our RoundUp lawsuit attorney in Illinois today.
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization, RoundUp’s active ingredient glyphosate has been deemed a probable cause of cancer. Glyphosate has been linked to an increase in the development of NHL as well as certain types of B-Cell Lymphomas (cancer), such as:
NHL is a group of blood cancers that develop in a very specific way, affecting the body’s white blood cells, and most often beginning in the lymph nodes. Tumors develop from a type of white blood cell, called lymphocytes, which play a key role in the immune system.
Like all cancers, NHL can be deadly if not caught early on and treated aggressively. Key symptoms of NHL include swollen lymph nodes, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, anemia, and fatigue.
The individuals who are most at risk of developing these types of cancer are those who work in particular garden-oriented positions, which regularly exposes them to glyphosate. This can include farmers, garden center workers, landscapers, nursery employees, and the everyday consumer who frequently uses RoundUp in their yards.
Roundup is a broad-spectrum herbicide utilized to kill weeds and grasses that either damage crops or are unattractive. Today, the product is routinely sprayed on a host of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, sugar beet, various fruits and vegetables, and more. Glyphosate can enter the body through inhalation, absorption into the skin, or from consuming contaminated food or water.
Illinois ranks second in terms of glyphosate use in the U.S. between 1992 to 2017, totaling more than 150,000,000 Kg used. People in the following counties within the state have a greater chance of developing RoundUp related illnesses due to the increased estimated use:
Across America, thousands of Monsanto Roundup lawsuits are still pending litigation.
Have your case evaluated for free today by a highly experienced Illinois Roundup lawsuit attorney at The Dunken Law Firm, if you are suffering from an illness you believe is linked to RoundUp. Contact us through our form online or by calling (713) 554-6780 to discuss your Roundup herbicide lawsuit.