Read the Latest News About the Scientific Link Between Bayer’s Roundup Weed Killer and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

If you only read the headlines, it is difficult to understand the current state of scientific evidence related to the cancer-causing effects of Roundup weed killer and individual plaintiffs’ civil lawsuits against Bayer (which acquired Roundup’s original manufacturer, Monsanto, last year). Despite some headlines that appear to be contradictory, there is strong scientific evidence to support the link between Roundup weed killer and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), and plaintiffs’ claims against Bayer are moving forward.

Recent News Related to Roundup Cancer Claims Against Bayer

Below are links to some of the recent news articles related to individual plaintiffs’ claims against Bayer involving allegations that Roundup weed killer causes Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and NHL cancer subtypes:

• Bayer Shares Spike After a Court Ruling in Its Pending Roundup-Cancer Cases (Forbes.com) – Although this may sound like good news for Bayer, the reality is that the scope of the court’s ruling in this case was very limited. While the court ruled that the plaintiffs in the case cannot argue that Bayer tried to “influence regulatory agencies and manipulate public opinion” regarding [Roundup],” it also ruled that the plaintiffs’ claims that Roundup causes cancer can move forward. It should also be noted that this is a federal court case that will not have a direct impact on other plaintiffs’ state-law claims.
• A Pesticide’s Active Ingredient Might be in Your Kids’ Breakfast. Don’t Worry About It. (MiamiHerald.com) – This article discusses the recent Environmental Working Group (EWG) which concluded that certain cereals contain potentially-dangerous levels of glyphosate, the cancer-causing chemical in Roundup weed killer. To justify the headline, the article discusses the differences between the EWG’s and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) risk assessment methodologies, noting that the EWG identifies a cancer risk at significantly lower levels of exposure than the EPA. However, consumers have already initiated lawsuits against Kellogg Co. and General Mills related to glyphosate exposure.
• Study: Roundup Weed Killer Could be Linked to Widespread Bee Deaths (NPR.org) – In this article published on NPR.org, the author discusses the cancer-causing effects of Roundup weed killer in humans alongside an examination of the scientific evidence of its devastating effects for the world’s bee population. The researchers behind the bee study are hoping to, “convince farmers, landscapers and homeowners to stop spraying glyphosate-based herbicides on flowering plants that are likely to be pollinated by bees.”
• Jury Awards Terminally Ill Man $289 Million In Lawsuit Against Monsanto (NPR.org) – Before Bayer acquired Monsanto, a jury in California awarded a former school groundskeeper $289 million in damages as a result of his Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma diagnosis. As reported by NPR, this is, “the first of hundreds of cancer-patient cases against Monsanto and could be a bellwether of what lies ahead for the company.”

Speak With an Attorney About Your Legal Rights

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or an NHL cancer subtype following exposure to Roundup weed killer? If so, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. To learn more in a free and confidential consultation, call us at 305-358-2800 or tell us how to reach you online today.