Thousands of people diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and multiple myeloma have filed RoundUp cancer lawsuits against Monsanto (Bayer). The plaintiffs are alleging that the manufacturer has known that glyphosate was hazardous to humans, but failed to adequately warn consumers of the health risks. If you have had long-term exposure to RoundUp and have recently been diagnosed with NHL or another type of B-Cell Lymphoma, contact The Dunken Law Firm. Our North Dakota Roundup lawsuit lawyer is reviewing cases in the counties that are at most at risk.
The following counties reported to have high exposures of RoundUp, as well as the rest of North Dakota:
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Roundup is a weed killer used by both individuals and in large-scale agricultural applications.
Roundup, and more specifically the main active ingredient glyphosate, was developed in the 1970s by a chemist working for the agricultural-giant Monsanto (Bayer). Glyphosate grew in popularity as it is different from other herbicides, being that it is a non-selective weed killer. The chemical prevents plants and grasses from internally producing a certain enzyme that plants need to grow. This means that Roundup will likely kill any plant it comes into contact with, which is a huge selling point, since it eliminates the need to buy multiple products. The types of crops that are commonly sprayed with RoundUp, include cotton, soybeans, corn, canola, sorghum, sugar beets, wheat, and alfalfa.
RoundUp is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the U.S. and worldwide, being utilized in agriculture, forestry, lawn care, gardening, and to maintain commercial properties. Because of this extremely wide use, many people employed in the agricultural industry or garden-oriented jobs are consistently exposed to the risks associated with using RoundUp. This can include farmers, garden center workers, landscapers, nursery employees, and homeowners who frequently use glyphosate.
Several different juries have found that Monsanto should pay significant damages for individuals’ cancer. Most recently, in May 2019, a jury in California ordered Monsanto to pay more than $2 billion in damages after finding that Alva and Alberta Pilliod developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) from 30 plus years of exposure to the company’s Roundup weed killer. It is the largest verdict to date in ongoing Roundup cancer litigation. This verdict was the third out of the three RoundUp cancer cases that have gone to trial, which have all resulted in judgments in favor of the plaintiffs.
Monsanto (Bayer) is appealing these rulings and continues to deny a link between its glyphosate-based herbicides and NHL
A study published by Science Direct in February 2019, found that exposure to glyphosate raises the risk of cancer by 41%. The research for this study was based on a 2018 study published by Agricultural Health Study, as well as five other case-control studies. Researchers found “a compelling link” between glyphosate herbicides and an increased risk of developing NHL, a form of cancer.
In 2015, glyphosate was classified as a Group 2A herbicide and deemed “probably carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division of the World Health Organization (WHO).
If you or a family member has developed NHL or another form of cancer you believed to be caused by exposure to RoundUp, you may be entitled to compensation. Call The Dunken Law Firm at (713) 554-6780. You will get a FREE consultation, and speak with a Roundup weed killer lawyer about your case.