Monsanto created products for public use knowing that they contained carcinogenic ingredients. Here is an update on the case so far.
By now, most of us know about the Monsanto Roundup case. The company became a household name after sources revealed its products contained cancer-causing chemicals. Instead of repackaging to appropriately reflect this, or instead of omitting these ingredients, the company willingly continued to provide their products to thousands of people around the world. As a result, customers became exposed to chemical substances linked to Leukemia and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
What Happened with Roundup and Monsanto?
Monsanto is famous for producing Roundup, one of the world’s leading lawn care products. It is a weed killer that the company distributed widely all over the world. The company introduced the formula back in 1970 when they created the glyphosate molecule and patented it. From 1973, they marketed the product as Roundup. As well as introducing this incredibly toxic molecule into the chemistry chain, they then further upset ecosystems everywhere by creating Roundup Resistant Plants. These genetically modified plants were resistant to their chemical, which killed all else.
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The patent expired in 2000, allowing scientists to truly study glyphosate. Regardless of knowing it was cancerous, Monsanto still made 10% of their annual profits from Roundup as late as 2009. This company continued producing chemicals that poisoned the crops and gave people cancer for over 30 years. You can see this page if you want to know more about roundup lawsuits and whether you can file a claim.
What Diseases Does Roundup Cause?
There are a number of cancers linked to long-term use of and exposure to Roundup. Since Roundup saw commercial use, the chemical was inside certain crops and now the providers of said crops are facing lawsuits of their own. Those who lived near farms that used Roundup regularly can also claim they have the following health problems:
- Leukemia
- Hairy Cell Lymphoma
- T or B Cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
If you suspect your condition results from exposure to Monsanto glyphosate, you should join in on the cancer lawsuits the firm currently faces.
What Compensation Could I Get for Roundup Exposure?
The case against Monsanto, purchased by Bayer in 2018, keeps getting bigger. Leaked documents in 2017 showed that the company knew about the potential for cancers in humans as early as 2001. The amount you might receive varies depending on the severity of your injuries. In one 2018 case, a man with terminal Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma caused by skin exposure to glyphosate won $289 million. The company appealed several times until the figure was reduced to $20 million.
Back in 2019, Monsanto paid out over £2 billion in compensation. The third jury of the year ordered that the company knew what they were doing, did it anyway, and now stood to face the consequences. The total number of cancer cases at that time topped 13,000.
If you suspect you developed a health condition through rural living, exposure to Roundup at work, or through tending your own lawn, then you can claim compensation, too. Hire a personal injury lawyer and file your claim, today.
