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Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Update: Oregon Court Overturns Monsanto Win

Product Liability / July 17, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , ,

An Oregon court recently overturned a trial win for Monsanto, now owned by Bayer AG, reigniting the debate over the safety of Roundup weed killer’s active ingredient, glyphosate. This ruling underscores the growing scrutiny over the product’s safety and the regulatory oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It also casts a spotlight on the […]

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Bayer Lobbies Congress to Shield Itself from Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

Product Liability / June 28, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

The biotech giant Bayer has found itself in a precarious position, facing a slew of lawsuits alleging that its popular weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer in people who use it frequently. In a desperate bid to shield itself from the financial repercussions of these claims, Bayer has turned to Congress, lobbying for legislation that could

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Roundup Weed Killer Linked to Increased Cancer Risk: Lawsuits Mount as Bayer Faces Billions in Damages

Product Liability / June 14, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

The use of the popular weed killer Roundup has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, with thousands of individuals filing lawsuits nationwide claiming the glyphosate-based herbicide caused them to develop serious illnesses, including an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). These lawsuits have placed significant financial strain on Bayer, the company that acquired Roundup’s

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Monsanto’s Payout in Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Slashed from $2.25B to $400M

Product Liability / June 10, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A Pennsylvania court has significantly reduced the damages Monsanto, the agrochemical giant owned by Bayer, was ordered to pay in a recent Roundup-related cancer lawsuit, slashing the original $2.25 billion verdict to just $400 million. The court has ordered Monsanto to pay $350 million in punitive damages and an additional $50 million in compensatory damages

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Glyphosate, the World’s Most Common Weed Killer, Found in Over 55% of Human Sperm Samples

Product Liability / June 7, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In a groundbreaking revelation, a team of scientists has uncovered a concerning discovery – the presence of glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, in more than 55% of sperm samples collected from a French infertility clinic. This startling finding suggests a significant potential connection between exposure to this ubiquitous weed killer and possible adverse

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Bayer’s Desperate Bid to Shield Itself from Avalanche of Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

Product Liability / May 24, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

The weed killer Roundup, manufactured by global chemical giant Bayer, has been at the center of a legal storm. With over 170,000 lawsuits alleging that Roundup’s key ingredient, glyphosate, causes cancer, Bayer is facing an unprecedented crisis. In a last-ditch effort to protect itself, the company has launched a multi-pronged strategy to create legal shields

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Appeals Court Rejects Monsanto’s Bid to Halt Roundup Cancer Lawsuit

Product Liability / May 16, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

The long-standing legal battle surrounding the safety of Roundup, Monsanto and Bayer’s flagship weed killer product, has taken another turn as a federal appeals court has denied the company’s attempt to halt a lawsuit from a Georgia landowner who claims to have developed cancer as a result of using the herbicide. This latest development underscores

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Bayer Seeking Legal Protection from Lawsuits Alleging Roundup Causes Cancer

Product Liability / April 16, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bayer, the chemical giant behind the popular weedkiller Roundup, has faced significant legal battles and hefty settlements over claims that the product causes cancer. Seeking to protect itself from further liability, Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in several states to pass bills providing legal protection from Roundup cancer claims.  Bills introduced this year in Iowa,

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Roundup Weed Killer: Bayer’s Search for a Glyphosate Replacement

Product Liability / March 22, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In recent years, Roundup weed killer, manufactured by Bayer, has faced significant controversy due to its active ingredient, glyphosate. The herbicide has been linked to an increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leading to an onslaught of lawsuits against the company. Bayer officials have now revealed that they are in the process of testing a potential

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Bayer Considers Controversial Bankruptcy Scheme to Settle Roundup Lawsuits

Product Liability / March 22, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The controversy surrounding Bayer AG and its Roundup weedkiller continues to escalate as the company faces massive verdicts in non-Hodgkins lymphoma lawsuits. With a wave of additional trials set to take place throughout 2024, Bayer is reportedly considering a controversial bankruptcy scheme known as the “Texas two-step” to force settlements through the U.S. bankruptcy system.

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