Thousands of lawsuits are being pursued against Monsanto (Bayer), the manufacturer of the pesticide Roundup, due to its link to cancer. Victims, who have most commonly been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), are alleging that the manufacturer failed to warn consumers of the dangers associated with using the grass and weed-killer. If you or a loved one is suffering from a cancer-related illness because of using RoundUp, you may be entitled to damages. Our Indiana Roundup lawsuit lawyer is reviewing and accepting cases throughout Indiana. Schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation today by calling us at (713) 554-6780 or contacting us online.
After long speculation, the active ingredient glyphosate in RoundUp was recognized as a probable carcinogen to humans by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017. Similar to what it does in plants, glyphosate can interrupt the function of several amino acids and enzymes in humans. Specifically, studies have shown a link to RoundUp exposure causing:
A recent study published in July 2019 from the University of California Berkeley and the University of Washington, found that RoundUp can increase chances of contracting NHL by 41 percent. Additional possible side effects include multiple sclerosis (MS), damage to the liver, Parkinson’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), diabetes, kidney disease, sterility, and issues with breathing.
Although every RoundUp consumer in Indiana who regularly sprays the chemical in their yards risks exposure, there are a few groups of people who are especially in danger:
Exposure to the chemical can occur by breathing it in through the nose or mouth, eating food treated or tainted with glyphosate, or absorption through the skin. The types of crops commonly treated with RoundUp include corn, wheat, cotton, various vegetables and fruit, rice, orchards and grapes, alfalfa, and more.
The following Indiana counties are known for having the highest use of glyphosate, ranked from data taken over a 25 year period from 1992 to 2017:
Glyphosate induced NHL is the side effect that has lead to over 18,000 lawsuits against Monsanto (Bayer). As of August 2019, the company has lost three trials in the U.S. to jury verdicts. The manufacturer is appealing the decisions and is still insisting that RoundUp is safe to use and is not carcinogenic.
The first RoundUp case to make it through litigation resulted in a $289 million award to the plaintiff. The victim was Dewayne Johnson, who was diagnosed with NHL at the age of 46. He had worked as a school groundskeeper and sprayed RoundUp weed killer approximately 30 times per year. The California Roundup jury was unanimous in their vote, stating that RoundUp was the cause of Johnson’s NHL diagnosis and that the company failed to warn consumers of the dangers associated with using the product.
If you have reason to believe that exposure to RoundUp has caused your development of cancer, speak to an Indiana Roundup lawsuit attorney from The Dunken Law Firm. Our mass tort attorneys will evaluate your Monsanto Roundup lawsuit case for free and pursue the justice you deserve. Reach us by calling (713) 554-6780 or filling out our contact form online.