The Roundup lawsuit in Georgia is about the chemicals in the product causing cancer. If you were exposed to Roundup and diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma or another lymphatic cancer, the Georgia Roundup lawyers at Fob James Law Firm want to help you.
Monsanto’s Roundup is among the most commonly used weedkillers and herbicides in the world. The active ingredient in Roundup is Glyphosate. This chemical is a human carcinogen that can cause lymphatic cancers like non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.
If you are suffering from cancer caused by Roundup, do not delay. Time is running out to file a Roundup claim.
Contact Fob James Law Firm today for a free consultation with an experienced Georgia Roundup lawsuit lawyer. Our biggest concern is making sure you get the justice and the compensation that you deserve.
What Is the Georgia Roundup Lawsuit About?
Many countries banned the active ingredient of Roundup (Glysophate) because it is a known carcinogen that causes non-hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancer.
The crux of the Roundup lawsuits is that companies like Monsanto manufactured and profited from selling Roundup for decades despite knowing the risks associated with glysophate. To top it off, Monsanto failed to warn consumers and downplayed the danger of Roundup exposure.
If you think you may have been injured due to exposure to Roundup, call us at 866-837-1010 to schedule your free consultation with a Roundup attorney in Georgia.
Who Is Eligible For A Roundup Lawsuit In Georgia?
A Georgia resident who has been exposed to Roundup and diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may be able to take legal action against the manufacturer of Roundup.
If you meet these criteria, you may have a case and should contact the Georgia Roundup lawyers at Fob James Law Firm.
Below are groups of individuals commonly exposed to Roundup:
- Farmers and their employees
- Crop dusters
- Golf course applicators
- Landscapers and their employees
- Gardeners
The Risk Of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Is Real
More than 25 countries and some jurisdictions in the U.S. have banned or restricted the use of Roundup’s active ingredient Glyphosate due to its carcinogenic effects.
Glyphosate is on California’s list of cancer-causing agents, while the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer dubbed it a “probable human carcinogen.”
In addition, a review by the University of Washington found that agricultural professionals highly exposed to glyphosate had a 41% higher risk of contracting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma than those with low or no exposure.
Common Questions About the Georgia Roundup Lawsuit (FAQ)
At the Fob James Law Firm, we work every day to help personal injury victims.
If you were diagnosed with cancer after exposure to Roundup, you likely have many questions—and you deserve answers.
Our Georgia Roundup Lawsuit Lawyers can give you the answers and information you need.
Meanwhile, these are some of the most common questions folks ask us about the Roundup Lawsuit.
What Is Roundup?
Roundup is the brand name of a common herbicide used to kill weeds that compete with agricultural crops. Roundup is made by the Monsanto Company, which was acquired by Bayer in 2018.
The active ingredient of Roundup is the isopropylamine salt of glyphosate. This is the most widely used herbicide in the United States.
By 2001, 85-90 million pounds of Roundup were used each year. By 2007 and still today, roughly 185 million pounds of Roundup are used annually. Roundup remains the most widely used herbicide in the United States and worldwide.
Roundup is marketed to consumers by Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Other commercial brand names of Roundup include the following:
- Ortho GroundClear
- RM43 Total Vegetation Control
- Compare-N-Save Concentrate Grass and Weed Killer
- Dow Rodeo Herbicide
- Ranger Pro Herbicide
How Do I Become Exposed To Roundup?
Roundup exposure is common because of the number of people who use the weed killer is quite voluminous.
For example, commercial farmers use Roundup in their fields, consumers use it regularly to kill weeds in their flowerbeds, and landscapers and golf courses depend on it to create pristine environments.
As a result, those who work as landscapers, on golf courses, or on commercial farms are likely most at-risk. Exposure to Roundup often occurs the following ways:
- Get it on your skin while spraying
- Get it on your skin from touching wet crops
- Breathe it in while spraying
- Swallow accidentally while spraying
- Eat, drink, or smoke after applying while wet product is on your hands
What Is Type of Cancer Is Caused by Roundup?
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is the most common cancer caused by Roundup. It is a cancer affecting the immune system.
NHL occurs when the body produces excessive abnormal lymphocytes, which is a form of white blood cell.
Eventually, lymph nodes become crowded by these cancerous lymphocytes and begin to swell. Certain infections, bacteria, and medications, as well as older age, are all well-documented risk factors of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Roundup may also cause other lymphatic cancers such as:
- Mantle cell lymphoma
- Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma
- Follicular lymphoma
- Small lymphocytic lymphoma
- Multiple small B-cell lymphomas (extranodal, nodal marginal, splenic marginal zone)
- Burkitt lymphoma
- Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
- Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
- Hairy cell lymphoma
- T-cell lymphoma
If you are unsure your cancer is caused by Roundup, do not assume it is unrelated. An experienced Georgia Roundup lawyer at Fob James Law Firm can evaluate your situation at no charge.
What Are The Signs Of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
According to the Mayo Clinic, signs of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma include the following:
- Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin.
- Abdominal pain or swelling.
- Chest pain, coughing or trouble breathing.
- Persistent fatigue.
- Fever.
- Night sweats.
- Unexplained weight loss.
Who Is Being Sued In The Roundup Lawsuit?
Bayer, the company that produces and markets Roundup, has been sued by over 125,000 plaintiffs.
As of May 2022, Bayer has reached settlement agreements in nearly 100,000 Roundup lawsuits by paying approximately $11 billion. Roughly 30,000 claims remain and new cases are continuing to be filed by victims.
What Can I Recover From A Roundup Lawsuit?
Every case is unique, but people who file lawsuits can potentially recover money for some of the following damages:
- Past and future medical bills (including medication, hospital stays, and in-home care)
- Pain and suffering including mental anguish
- Psychological damage
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Funeral expenses (in the vent of a loved one’s death)
- The loss of enjoyment of life
- Broadly speaking, a plaintiff could be entitled to compensation for any past and future costs associated with their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis
How Long Do I Have To File A Roundup Lawsuit?
Every state is different so make sure you consult with an attorney before assuming how long you have to file a lawsuit.
In Georgia, generally speaking, you have two years from the date of discovery of your diagnosis to file a lawsuit. However, there are exceptions that can increase the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit.
Contact our Roundup lawyers in Georgia to review your specific situation.
What Are the Attorney Fees for the Roundup Lawsuit in Georgia?
Fob James Law Firm operates on the contingency-fee-basis. This means we only get paid a percentage of the recovery if we successfully resolve your case. Our fees come out of a favorable settlement or jury award, not out of your pocket. Importantly, if we do not obtain a recovery then you owe us nothing.
Fob James Law Firm charges Roundup lawsuit clients a 33.33% to 40% contingency fee.
To speak with one of our experienced Roundup cancer lawyers, call us today at 866-837-1010.
When Will the Roundup Lawsuits Be Settled?
Monsanto/Bayer has settled almost 100,000 Roundup lawsuits, paying out about $11 billion. However, as of May 2024, there are still around 54,000 cases pending. Roughly 4300 cases remain pending in the federal MDL.
Bayer has been trying alot of bellwether cases over the last year. So far the plaintiffs are on a good run, obtaining multiple nuclear verdicts.
Bayer has alot of money in reserves to pay bellwether trial verdicts. They should use that money to reach a global settlement. It is unlcear how long it will take to resolve pending cases.
Roundup Class Action Lawsuit Updates
Updates on the Roundup lawsuit will be posted in our blog throughout the litigation.
If you have any immediate quesitons or concerns, call us 24/7 to speak with one of our attorneys.
December 9, 2024 – Mistrial Decared in Chicago Roundup Trial
Associate Judge Daniel Trevino of the Cook County Circuit Court declared a mistrial after Monsanto’s counsel improperly introduced evidence on cross examiation that the Plaintiff had a prior alcohol related criminal charge.
Usually, Plaintiff’s personal history is not allowed into evidence at trial unless its relevant to the issues in the case. Before the trial starts, the Judge sets forth what personal topics of the Plaintiff are fair game. This process is called “motion in limine”.
Defense counsel knew he was not allowed to bring up Plaintiff’s prior alchohol. He intentionally did so anyway for one of two reasons:
- to prejudice the Plaintiff by making him unlikeable to the jury; or
- to cause the Judge to declare a mistrial.
This is a common dirty tactic used by defense attorneys when they are getting beat at trial. If they can’t win fair and square, they will intentionally bring up inadmissible evidence to force the Judge to declare a misstrial.
Plaintiff will then have to go through the costly process of retrying the case. We hope the Judge sanctions Monsanto and its defense counsel for their unethical tactics.
December 2, 2024 – Will U.S. Ban Glysophate Under RFK Jr.’s Leadership?
Roundup contains the chemical known as glysophate. Many countries like France banned glysophate for household use.
It is no secret that John F. Kennedy, Jr. has a disdain for pesticides, including glysophate. Assuming RFK Jr. is the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, he will have alot of power in placing restrictions on pesticides that have harmful effects.
Under RFK Jr.’s leadership, there is a real possibility the U.S. takes action similar to European countries. No doubt, the agriculture industry does not want any restrictions on using pesticides. To achieve his goal, RFK Jr. will have to overcome a well funded lobbying group. We wish RFJ Jr. the best of luck.
November 16, 2024 -Monsanto Wins Its Third Roundup Trial in Philly
In the 7th Roundup trial, a Philadelphi jury returned a verdict in favor of Monsanto. So far the plaintiffs have won 4 trials. Monsanto has won 3 trials.
In this particular case, the plaintiff alleged that Roundup caused her Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma after using Roundup several times a year. This case was an uphill battle because the plaintiff had limited exposure to Roundup between 2015 and 2019.
Although we do not like to see defense verdicts, the reality is that plaintiffs are not going to win every trial. The key is winning trials in the stronger cases.
November 3, 2024 – Massachusetts Court Tosses Failure to Warn Claim
“Preemption” is a major legal issue with litigating claims against Roundup. The preemption doctrine in products cases gives manufacturers immunity from “failure to warn” claims if their product was approved by a federal agency.
A Judge in Massachusetts ruled that a plaintiff’s failure to warn claim against Monsanto is preempted by federal law. In other words, the plaintiff cannot assert this claim against Monsanto. This ruling tracks the 3rd Circuit’s opinion in Schaffner v. Monsanto. Going forward, the plaintiff’s lawsuit is limited to a design defect claim.
October 10, 2024 – Jury in Philadelphia Awards $78 Million Dollars
Big win for plaintiffs in the Roundup litiigation. A jury in Philadelphia awarded $78 million dollars to a man who got cancer after exposure to Roundup. This breaks a streak of defense verdicts in favor of Bayer / Monsanto. The jury also found for the Plaintiff on both the failure to warn and design defect claims. As a result, Monsanto’s chances of a succesful appeal is very small.
September 12, 2024 – Bayer Wins 2nd Roundup Trial in Philadelphia
The verdict is in from Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the jury ruled that Bayer / Monsanto was not liable for the plaintiff’s cancer. This is Bayer’s 2nd defense verdict in a row. The scorecard in Philly is now 3 Plaintiff verdicts and 2 defense verdicts. This is a big win for Bayer and pretty much closes the door on global settlement in 2024. The next Roundup trial in Philadelphia is later this year.
June 2, 2024 – Bayer’s Settlement Fund
Bayer/Monsanto has set aside $16 billion dollars to settle Roundup claims. So far Bayer has settled roughly 100,000 claims for $10 billion. That leaves around 54,000 remaining claims and $6 billion in Bayer’s settlement fund. It seems to us that Bayer will have to come up with more cash if it wants to settle the remaining claims.
April 24, 2024 – Court Reduces $1.56 Billion Jury Verdict
In December we blogged about a Missouri jury awarding $1.56 billion tto hree plaintiffs injured by Roundup. The Judge reduced the verdict to $611 million dollars.
Although we never like it when a Judge reduces a jury verdict, the $611 million award is still massive and a victory for the plaintiffs.
March 10, 2024 – Georgia Farmer Files Roundup Lawsuit
A farmer and resident of Georgia filed a lawsuit against the makers of Roundup alleding the chemicals caused non-hodgkin’s lymphoma. The case will be transferred to the MDL Court overseeing the Roundup litigation. If the case is not resolved through the MDL, the case may get transferred back to federal court in Georgia.
Related: Read Our Roundup Lawsuit Blog for All Prior Updates
Contact a Georgia Roundup Lawyer Near Me For Help
At Fob James Law Firm, our job is to help you to the best of our ability and fight for you. If you’ve suffered non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a result of Roundup exposure, you should contact us immediately.
We can determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit or not. It won’t cost you anything to speak with us.
Additionally, you’ll never pay us anything until we successfully settle or win your case in court. Our Atlanta, Georgia Roundup attorneys are experienced, dedicated, and they truly care about you.
We treat all of our clients exactly how we would want our own family members to be treated. Contact us right now at 866-837-1010 or set up a free case evaluation so we can help you.