Updated: 02/27/2020
How a Product Liability Lawyer Can Help You Get Compensation
In 2018, a case was brought forth against Monsanto, the weedkiller manufacturer for the product Roundup. The plaintiff won the lawsuit after proving that his cancer was caused by the exposure to the chemicals found in the weedkiller. The jury awarded him a significant amount of money, though Monsanto still claims that their product is safe and will be appealing the decision.
What is in Roundup?
The main chemical of concern in Roundup is Glyphosate. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently stated it is likely not a carcinogen, but the World Health Organization (WHO) has it classified as probably carcinogenic. Monsanto stands by its product and continues to say that it is safe and does not cause cancer.
Potential Side Effects of Roundup
There are several side effects that people may experience after using Roundup. Some of these include:
- Fever
- Shortness of Breath
- Fatigue
- Anemia
- Chest Pain
- Swelling of the Abdomen
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
If you are experiencing any of these side effects, seek medical attention immediately.
Who Might Experience These Side Effects?
Small enough amounts of Roundup typically should not be harmful, but consumers should still use proper protection when applying the product to their yard. However, those who use Roundup in large quantities or who may have spilled the product on themselves may be at risk for more severe complications. In the 2018 lawsuit, the plaintiff was a groundskeeper for a school and became soaked in the product accidentally on two separate occasions.
Link Between Roundup and Cancer
Instances of cancer being linked to Roundup are starting to arise more frequently. Those who suffer from side effects have a much higher chance of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a group of lymphoma cancers that can be deadly. If you feel that your symptoms are similar to those linking to Roundup, seek medical attention immediately, then call your product liability lawyer.
Lawsuits Against Monsanto
The Monsanto lawsuit is based on the evidence that Roundup can cause cancer, are not indicated in any warnings on the product’s label. Those who have been diagnosed with cancer and believe that it could be linked to their use of Roundup will want to speak with a lawyer to find out if they can take part in a class-action lawsuit.
Class action lawsuits are designed to help victims of product liability cases get the compensation they need. Those who have received a cancer diagnosis linked to their use of Roundup will want to learn more about the Roundup lawsuits in West Virginia.
Contact Jacobs Law Office
At Jacobs Law Office, we know how challenging product liability claims can be. Pat Jacobs has helped individuals who have cancer and their families for over 40 years. If you or someone you know has suffered due to Roundup, contact Pat Jacobs for a free consultation today. Pat and his entire team will fight to ensure that you get the compensation and the outcome that you deserve.
