Were You Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Due to Roundup Exposure?
Monsanto’s widely-used weed killer, Roundup, has been linked to an increased risk of a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma in individuals who worked on farms sprayed with Roundup and in people exposed to the weed killer in other ways. Start your claim to learn if you can join the Roundup Lawsuits.
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Monsanto’s widely-used weed killer, Roundup, has been linked to an increased risk of a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma in individuals who worked on farms sprayed with Roundup, and in people who were exposed to the weed killer in other ways.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Roundup weed killer a “probable human carcinogen,” and individuals exposed to Roundup sprayed on farms, fields and even in home gardens may be at risk for a deadly cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Numerous studies published in recent years have reported a possible link between Roundup exposure and cancer, and dozens of lawsuits have been brought against Monsanto by farmworkers, farmers, landscapers and even backyard gardeners, who have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other types of cancer after being exposed to Roundup. If you believe you have been adversely affected by side effects of Roundup exposure, contact a knowledgeable Roundup cancer lawyer today to discuss your legal options.
What is Roundup Weed Killer?
Roundup is a popular weed killer that has been sprayed on nearly every acre of corn, cotton and soybeans crops grown in the United States, in addition to being sprayed in backyards, orchards, parks, and on home gardens. Its active ingredient, glyphosate, was commercialized by Monsanto in 1974, and it works by inhibiting an enzyme that is essential to plant growth and life. In the 1990s, Monsanto began selling genetically-modified (GMO) corn, cotton and soy seeds that were designed to resist glyphosate, which meant Roundup could be sprayed liberally on fields and farms across the United States, killing the weeds without damaging the crops. According to a Consumer Reports article published in 2015, “Glyphosate use has increased tenfold in the past 20 years thanks to the rise in genetically modified corn and soy.”
Possible Injuries Leading to a Roundup Lawsuit
A widely used weed killer that has been linked to an increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in exposed individuals.
Recent research has found that Roundup weed killer may pose a serious risk for people who come in direct contact with the herbicide, namely people who spray Roundup, people who work near farms and fields where the weed killer is sprayed, and people who handle soil contaminated with Roundup. Unfortunately, studies have shown that when Roundup is sprayed on fields, farms and backyards, the herbicide can also end up in our food and drinking water. The most common side effect found in individuals exposed to Roundup weed killer is non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a deadly type of cancer that affects lymphocytes (white blood cells), which are an important part of the immune system. The disease occurs when the body produces too many abnormal lymphocytes, which crowd into the lymph nodes, causing them to swell. Other types of cancer possibly linked to Roundup exposure include:
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Follicular lymphoma
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
- Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Small lymphocytic lymphoma
- Mantle cell lymphoma
- Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma
Link Between Roundup and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Amid growing concerns about the potential for Roundup weed killer to cause cancer, researchers have examined the safety of the popular herbicide, and since 2001, three large studies have found a link between Roundup exposure and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including research published back in September 2003, which found a 60% increased risk of the deadly cancer among farmworkers in the Midwestern United States. The alleged connection between Roundup and cancer has been linked to the weed killer’s active ingredient, glyphosate, which has been categorized by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as “probably carcinogenic” to humans. As more and more people come forward with stories about how they were diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to Roundup, Monsanto continues to advertise the safety of its top weed killer, and global sales of Roundup were about $7.8 billion in 2014, making up 30% of the herbicide market.
Lawsuits Against Monsanto Roundup for Cancer Side Effects
April 2015 – A Roundup class action lawsuit is filed in California, accusing Monsanto of false advertising, for claiming that Roundup is safe for human use because “glyphosate targets an enzyme found in plants but not in people or pets.”
September 2015 – A lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleges that a woman’s exposure to Roundup sprayed on plants and vegetables in fields and greenhouses from 1994 to 1998, when she worked for a horticultural company, caused her to develop leukemia.
September 2015 – Monsanto faces a lawsuit filed in California Central District Court by Enrique Rubio, who alleges that exposure to Roundup weed killer caused him to develop bone cancer.
October 2015 – Three lawsuits are filed against Monsanto in Delaware Superior Court, on behalf of three separate individuals from Texas and New York who were diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to Roundup.
November 2015 – Monsanto files a motion to dismiss several lawsuits filed on behalf of people diagnosed with cancer after being exposed to Roundup.
February 2016 – A Roundup lawsuit is filed in Hawaii, on behalf of a man who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after being exposed to Roundup on a macadamia farm since 1997. The plaintiff also reported that he used Roundup to clear land in Hawaii and around his home.
February 2016 – A California man files a Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto after being diagnosed with NHL, accusing the company of failing to warn that glyphosate is a known human carcinogen.
March 2016 – A landmark wrongful death case is brought against Monsanto, by the family of a California farmer who died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma allegedly caused by Roundup exposure, despite never using any pesticides or herbicides on his own farm.
April 2016 – A federal judge in California refuses to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a man who alleges that decades of exposure to Roundup, which he used to kill weeds and poison oak on his property, caused him to develop NHL.
June 2016 – A Roundup lawsuit is brought by a woman who used a backpack to spray the weed killer on her one-acre property every week, and was subsequently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
September 2016 – A backyard gardener alleges that his “extensive” use of Roundup weed killer on his property in San Diego, California, between 2008 and 2010, caused him to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
October 2016 – Dozens of Roundup lawsuits are centralized in the Northern District of California, as part of a multidistrict litigation (MDL).
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Why We Think Monsanto Should Be Held Liable for Roundup Injuries
Every year, approximately 70,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and many of these illnesses are the apparent result of exposure to cancer-causing agents, like Roundup. Still, Monsanto continues to promote the safety of Roundup weed killer, a potentially harmful product it once famously advertised as safer than table salt. Lawsuits brought against Monsanto over Roundup exposure allege the following:
- That Monsanto had a duty to protect consumers from the side effects of Roundup
- That Monsanto failed to adequately research the potential risks of long-term Roundup exposure
- That Monsanto manufactured a defective consumer product
- That Monsanto intentionally withheld information about the possible link between Roundup and cancer
- That Monsanto failed to adequately warn consumers about the potential for Roundup exposure to cause non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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What should you do? If you have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or another serious side effect, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss filing a Roundup lawsuit.
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More and more people across the United States are becoming aware of the potential connection between Roundup, glyphosate and cancer, and, as of October 2016, there were at least 37 federal Roundup lawsuits pending against Monsanto, filed on behalf of individuals who were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other serious injuries after being exposed to the weed killer. If you or a loved one was exposed to Roundup weed killer, and you have since been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or another type of cancer, contact an experienced Roundup cancer attorney to discuss your options for legal recourse. You may have grounds to file a Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto, in order to pursue the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
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