The Roundup Weed Killer Lawsuit in 2024 Updates You Must Know
- Over 130,000 Roundup weed killer lawsuit have been filed over the last 5 years.
- Monsanto, the makers of the Roundup, introduced the weedkiller in 1974. It kills unwanted plants that can ruin agricultural crops and home gardens
- Bayer has settled around 98,000 Roundup lawsuits (almost 80% of all cases).
- The average settlement value in the Roundup cases is $100,000 to $150,000.
- There are still over 25,000 Roundup lawsuits currently pending with new cases still getting filed regularly.
- The investors claimed nearly $2.5 billion from Bayer AG on January 4, 2022.
- On November 15, 2021, a couple from California was awarded $86.2M in the Monsanto Roundup case.
Here is the estimated compensation of Roundup test trials:
- Johnson V Monsanto – $289,000,000.
- Pilliod V Monsanto – $2,500,000,000.
- Hardeman V Monsanto – $80,200,000.
Roundup usage data and statistics
- According to the American Cancer Society, most cases of Roundup-related cancer occur in people aged 60 or older.
- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Roundup is the most commonly used herbicide in the country.
- According to a 2016 survey, 26 million pounds of Roundup are sprayed in public areas such as gardens, playgrounds, and school lawns every year.
Who is at risk of developing Roundup-related cancer?
Anyone who is regularly exposed to Roundup or other similar herbicides is at risk of cancer today. It includes:
- Avid gardeners.
- Farmworkers.
- Garden center workers
- Groundskeepers.
- Nursery workers.
- Horticulturists.
- Landscapers.
Who can file a Roundup Weed Killer lawsuit?
You can file a Roundup weed killer lawsuit if you used the product and thinks you developed cancer from that. Here is a list of people who can file a Roundup lawsuit.
Victim
A person who develops Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or another cancer caused by Roundup can take legal action against Monsanto and its parent company Bayer.
A family member of the victim
The immediate family of the victim who dies due to Roundup-related cancer can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Estate managers
Anyone who manages a Roundup cancer victim’s estate can file a Roundup lawsuit. In addition, the estate manager can be a family member, close friend, or legal representative.
The damages in a Roundup weed killer case
- Cost of past and future medical care.
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering
If you want a lawyer who cares about you and the outcome of your case, contact Ethen Ostroff. He and his networks ensure you get every dollar possible for what you went through.
