You have likely heard that individuals across the United States have brought claims against Roundup for cancer that they believe was caused by their exposure to Roundup weed killer.
More recently, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer here, a Philadelphia Jury awarded $2.25 billion to a man who claimed Roundup weed killer gave him cancer. The jury awarded $250 million in compensatory damages (typically these are damages for an individual’s past, present, and future pain and suffering, medical bills, and wage loss) and $2 billion in punitive damages (typically these are damages meant to punish a company for its conduct).
According to a recent article published by ABC News here, the Bayer Corporation (parent company for Roundup) has spent more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits that claim the popular weed killer Roundup causes cancer.
While the Bayer Corporation has already paid significant sums of money to individuals diagnosed with cancer after Roundup weed killer use, thousands of cases remain open. More importantly, individuals diagnosed with cancer after exposure to Roundup weed killer can still present a claim themselves. Whether there is a viable claim requires an analysis of the specific circumstances of each individual.
The attorneys at DiSandro and Malloy, P.C. have the experience necessary to analyze these often difficult cases. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer after exposure to Roundup weed killer, please contact us today for a free consultation.
