Bayer’s Legal Setback in Carson v. Monsanto In a recent development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its decision in Carson v. Monsanto, declining to reconsider a February ruling. This decision dealt a blow to Bayer’s efforts to defend against claims related to Roundup. The court’s decision centered on the argument that the…
New Roundup Lawsuit Filed in Delaware In a recent development in Delaware state court, a new Roundup lawsuit has emerged, this time brought forth by a professional arborist with over two decades of experience in the field. Throughout his career, the arborist extensively utilized Roundup herbicide for various tasks, such as clearing undesirable turf and…
Commencement of Jury Selection in St. Louis Roundup Lawsuit Today marks the initiation of jury selection in a Roundup lawsuit held in St. Louis. The lawsuit has been filed by two women from Ohio and one from Oklahoma, alleging that their cancer was induced by exposure to the Roundup pesticide.
Verdict in Missouri Reduced from $1.56 Billion to $611 Million In a recent ruling on April 6, 2024, a judge in Missouri reduced a jury verdict from $1.56 billion to $611 million for three plaintiffs in a state court case. Despite the reduction, Bayer, the defendant in the case, considers it a win, leading to…
Bayer Explores Glyphosate Alternative for Roundup Bayer officials have made a significant announcement, indicating their exploration of a potential substitute for glyphosate, the primary component of the widely used Roundup weed killer. This decision comes in light of mounting legal challenges linked to glyphosate, which has been associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma….
Bayer’s Texas Two-Step Bankruptcy Strategy: A Desperate Move or Strategic Play? In a recent article planted in Bloomberg, Bayer is purportedly exploring the Texas Two-Step bankruptcy strategy, a tactic that involves separating assets and liabilities to facilitate negotiation in mass tort cases. The strategy, named after a Texas law, allows companies to push the liability-heavy…
Mistrial in Delaware: Cloud v. Monsanto The Roundup wrongful death trial in Delaware, known as Cloud v. Monsanto, recently ended in a hung jury. After three days of deliberation, the jury informed the judge that they were deadlocked, leading to the declaration of a mistrial. This outcome highlights the complexities involved in these cases and…
In recent years, Monsanto, now owned by Bayer AG, has faced a barrage of lawsuits related to its weedkiller Roundup. Allegations have linked Roundup to cancer, leading to a significant legal battle for the company. As of January 2024, Monsanto has settled nearly 100,000 Roundup lawsuits, totaling around $11 billion. These settlements represent about 80%…
Bayer, the manufacturer of Roundup herbicide, has encountered a significant setback as a federal appeals court upheld a lawsuit filed by a Georgia doctor who claims that the product led to his cancer. This ruling deals a blow to Bayer’s efforts to avoid liability in more than 4,000 Roundup lawsuits across various courts in the…
In August 2020, California resident Donnetta Stephens initiated a Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, Crown Ace Hardware, and others. Stephens, who applied Roundup to her yard regularly from 2000 to 2017, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in December 2017. The lawsuit alleges that Stephens developed cancer due to the defendants’ wrongful conduct, acts, omissions,…