Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Monsanto

Roundup litigation continues. One of the more recent federal lawsuits in the Roundup lawsuits involves a widow suing Monsanto Co. on the grounds that Roundup, the herbicide/weed killer is “defective, dangerous to human health, unfit and unsuitable” and should not be marketed or sold. Her lawsuit alleges that use of Roundup contributed to her late husband’s death due to Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. If your loved one died due to Monsanto’s Roundup, you should call the seasoned lawyers of Moll Law Group.

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The lawsuit alleges that Monsanto knew or should have known that glyphosate, which is the active ingredient in the weedkiller was linked with an increased risk of developing Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other types of cancer. According to the complaint, the manufacturer knew of the association all the way back to the early to mi-80s, and that since then multiple studies have revealed that glyphosate is carcinogenic. Accordingly, it’s argued in the lawsuit, the harm caused by Roundup was avoidable. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as probably carcinogenic as far back as 2015.

The plaintiff claims that the company downplayed the risks, too. The marketing language that she takes exception to compares Roundup to table salt in comments about its safety, and the complaint states that there is tremendous evidence to the contrary. Theories of recovery she asserts include strict products liability, negligence, and breach of implied warranties

The plaintiff claims Monsanto is guilty of negligence, breach of implied warranties, and strict products liability via a design defect and a failure to warn. She demands a jury trial, at which she will seek compensation for loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress and pain and suffering, along with punitive damages.

It’s important to discuss your situation with an attorney, if you believe that you acquired cancer or a loved one died due to cancer because of Roundup exposure. Our attorneys may be able to recover damages if we are able to establish the manufacturer’s liability; sometimes liability may be established under consumer protection statutes. Generally speaking, compensation may be economic and economic. In the foregoing case, a jury may award punitive damages, if the plaintiff is able to establish egregious misconduct by Monsanto. Some punitive damages awards have been levied in connection with Roundup lawsuits; in one case, for instance, $2 billion in punitive damages was awarded to a husband and wife ($1 billion for each).

If you were injured or your loved one died because of exposure to Roundup, you should consult the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group about your legal options. Our firm represents clients around the country, and billions have been recovered in product liability cases with which we’ve been involved. When you use a weedkiller or other product, whether at home or on the job, you assume you’ve been adequately warned of any risks and that it is, at least, mostly safe to use. For a free consultation, please complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.