You might be eligible for a lawsuit against Monsanto if you developed cancer from exposure to the harmful chemicals in Roundup. One of the pesticide’s main ingredients, glyphosate, can increase the risk of various types of cancer, including hairy cell leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). According to studies, glyphosate exposure has been linked to high rates of NHL and other severe medical conditions. Mass Tort Alliance is ready to take your call and help you in your pursuit of justice. You have a right to hold the manufacturer liable for the harm they caused you or a loved one.
Manufacturers should ensure the safety of their consumers by testing their products and meeting quality standards. If there’s the potential for injury, they must provide adequate warning labels so that consumers are aware of the risks they take by using the product. Monsanto falsely advertised Roundup as a safe herbicide despite knowing it could cause cancer in users with prolonged or long-term exposure. They were negligent in their actions and should face the consequences.
Mass Tort Alliance knows the trauma you’ve experienced since your cancer diagnosis. It can become a significant financial burden and have an impact on your friends and family. An experienced and dedicated attorney can help you hold the manufacturer accountable for what they’ve done and secure the compensation you need to cover your medical bills and other expenses.
Do not hesitate to contact us today so we can get started on your case.
Monsanto first released Roundup to market in the 1970s. It was a popular choice of herbicide for gardeners, farmers, agricultural workers, maintenance workers, and other people in need of a weed killer. One of its active ingredients is glyphosate, a non-selective that kills plants.
Non-selective means that it kills nearly any plant indiscriminately. After application, the leaves absorb the chemical, passing it to the roots and throughout the plant. This prevents the plant from creating the required proteins that help it grow. Without these proteins, the plant eventually dies.
In 2000, the patent Monsanto had for using glyphosate in Roundup had expired. Other companies started to manufacture and market similar herbicides, resulting in over 750 available in the United States by 2015. Products containing glyphosate are mainly sold as a liquid chemical, but some companies also sell it in salt and acid versions. People can use glyphosate on plants, vegetable crops, fruit, and more.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reviewed the evidence about the potential for cancer to develop from glyphosate exposure and decided to classify it as probably carcinogenic to humans. The IARC based their decision on sufficient evidence to prove that pure glyphosate could cause cancer in animals and limited evidence proving that it might cause cancer in humans. They also determined that there was strong evidence that pure glyphosate and glyphosate formulations cause genotoxicity.
Individuals using Roundup regularly are at a greater risk of developing some form of cancer because of constant exposure to the toxic chemical glyphosate. The most common frequent users are:
Exposure to glyphosate can occur from various sources, including:
If you were diagnosed with cancer and believe Roundup is to blame, you should contact Mass Tort Alliance. We can determine if filing a lawsuit is the right decision for you to make and connect you with a lawyer who can help you with the legal process.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) begins in the lymphocytes, which are the white blood cells responsible for fighting off infections. Lymphocytes also determine how the immune system should respond to infections and foreign substances in the body. NHL can form in any area containing lymph tissue, such as:
The most common signs of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are:
The main symptom of NHL is enlarged or swollen lymph nodes. You might notice an unusual lump in your underarms, neck, groin, or another area. It’s critical that you see your doctor if you notice any new symptoms that aren’t associated with another medical condition. Although NHL is not a curable form of cancer, there are treatment options.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) begins in the lymphocytes, which are the white blood cells responsible for fighting off infections. Lymphocytes also determine how the immune system should respond to infections and foreign substances in the body. NHL can form in any area containing lymph tissue, such as:
The most common signs of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are:
The main symptom of NHL is enlarged or swollen lymph nodes. You might notice an unusual lump in your underarms, neck, groin, or another area. It’s critical that you see your doctor if you notice any new symptoms that aren’t associated with another medical condition. Although NHL is not a curable form of cancer, there are treatment options.
In the United States, NHL is one of the most common types of cancer, making up about 4% of all diagnosed cases. Approximately 81,560 people will develop the disease in 2021, and around 20,720 people will die from it. The risk of NHL is 1 in 52 for women and 1 in 41 for men. However, certain risk factors, including exposure to Roundup chemicals, could increase the chance of developing it.
Depending on the severity of your non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis, you might have multiple treatment options. According to data collected by the National Cancer Institute, the five-year relative survival rate was 73.2% between 2011 and 2017.
The survival rates broken down into each stage are:
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the most common types of cancer believed to develop from frequent or long-term exposure to the glyphosate in Roundup. However, researchers discovered possible links between the weed killer and other cancers and medical conditions, such as:
Any of these illnesses and conditions could have resulted from toxic exposure while using Roundup. If you think you might have a case, a knowledgeable lawyer can file a lawsuit on your behalf and seek the financial award necessary to pay for your medical treatment, lost wages, and other losses.
When you file a lawsuit against Monsanto, you could pursue compensation for several losses associated with your illness. Whether you were diagnosed with cancer or another disease, you likely needed medical intervention to recover. Chemotherapy can cause debilitating side effects, preventing many people from functioning in their everyday lives. You may have missed time from work and didn’t get paid while you were out and trying to get better. All of these losses deserve a financial award, so you’re not forced to pay for anything yourself.
The most common losses people pursue in a Roundup cancer lawsuit include:
You have an opportunity not only to secure compensation for your past losses but also for the estimated value of losses you might suffer in the future due to ongoing medical care or even a permanent disability.
If your loved one died from NHL or another medical condition caused by glyphosate exposure while using Roundup, you might be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death suit. Your attorney can thoroughly explain all your options and advise which are the most likely to achieve your goals.
One of the first notable verdicts happened in 2018 in California. A former groundskeeper used Roundup for over 20 years and developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A jury awarded him $289 million, but later the judge decided to reduce the amount to $78.5 million.
Another California case resolved in March 2019 reached a $2 billion jury verdict, including $1 billion in punitive damages. After these two cases concluded, the first case to reach the federal court level ended with an $80 million award to a plaintiff claiming that his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis was due to the popular herbicide.
Other notable settlements and verdicts include:
There are many more lawsuits pending in the courts around the country right now. Don’t wait to reach out to Mass Tort Alliance. You don’t want to miss your chance to sue the manufacturer for compensation for your losses.
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At Mass Tort Alliance, we care about our clients. You deserve a lawyer who will put in the hard work, time, and energy to resolve your case favorably. We want to help you seek justice for the disease you suffered because of Roundup’s negligent manufacturer. Learn more about our services or find out if you’re entitled to file a lawsuit right now by contacting Mass Tort Alliance.