The world’s most popular pesticide and weed killer, RoundUp, can increase the risk of its users being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). This is due to the product’s main ingredient glyphosate being a probable carcinogen to humans, according to findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Thousands of victims with NHL have stepped forward and are pursuing compensation from RoundUp’s manufacturer, Monsanto, now owned by Bayer.
The Dunken Law Firm Roundup lawsuit lawyers are currently reviewing and accepting cases throughout Wisconsin, including in the following top ten counties with the highest use of glyphosate.
Schedule a free consultation with a Wisconsin Roundup lawsuit lawyer by calling (713) 554-6780 or contacting us online.
The IARC released their report in 2015, identifying glyphosate as a “Class 2A” agent, indicating that it is likely to cause cancer. This is after establishing that the chemical causes DNA and chromosomal damage in human cells. Additionally, this report specifically created a causal link between glyphosate and NHL. Further confirming this finding, is a scientific analysis from July 2019, reporting that the use of this chemical can increase the chances of a person contracting NHL by an astonishing 41 percent. Glyphosate has been linked to numerous types of cancers; however, the connection between it and NHL is the most thoroughly researched.
Other potential side effects from glyphosate, include multiple sclerosis (MS), damage to the liver, Parkinson’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), diabetes, kidney disease, sterility, and issues with breathing.
While anyone can be exposed to Roundup, the people most at risk of developing cancer are those who work with it on a daily basis. Common jobs that result in long-term exposure include:
Home gardeners are also at risk if they regularly use the product to maintain their plants and gardens. Glyphosate exposure can occur by inhaling the chemical or from consuming contaminated food or water. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and have worked in one of the positions above, or in a similar field, you may have grounds to file a Roundup Lymphoma lawsuit with the help of the mass tort attorneys from The Dunken Law Firm.
More than 2,000 lawsuits are pending in federal court against Monsanto (Bayer), as of October 2019. The cases are consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL), and are being heard by Judge Vince Chhabria in the Northern District of California. In total, however, there are more than 42,000 claims alleging the company’s herbicide causes NHL. A surge in lawsuits came after May of this year, when Monsanto (Bayer) entered mediation discussions. Even so, there have been no large mass tort settlements involving Roundup as of this time. Three cases have proceeded to trial and resulted in jury verdicts in favor of the plaintiffs, and totaling more than $2 billion in damages. RoundUp’s manufacturer is appealing for all three decisions.
If you have developed cancer as a result of Roundup exposure, speak to one of our Wisconsin Roundup lawsuit attorneys. We will evaluate your case for free, reach us by calling (713) 554-6780 or filling out our contact form online.