A man from Arizona is suing Monsanto Company alleging the Roundup manufacturer failed to warn him against the possibility of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Roundup cancer lawsuit claims the company did not disclose vital product safety information that could have prevented him from developing this deadly form of cancer.

Plaintiff Jason S. is suing Monsanto Company for damages related to his past and future medical expenses allegedly caused by his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Like millions of other consumers, Jason says he used Roundup weedkiller for typical treatment purposes on his private land.

Roundup’s main ingredient glyphosate, is a selective herbicide that kills weeds with specific enzymes, and inhibits their ability to reproduce.

Roundup is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world with hundreds of gallons used for a variety of commercial and private purposes.

This weedkiller is used on commercial nurseries, golf courses, and private yards, supposedly helping support healthy plant life by eliminating unwanted weeds. With these benefits in mind, Jason started using the weedkiller in 2010 and used it according to product instructions up through 2013.

According to the Roundup cancer lawsuit, Jason was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in October 2016 and has been reportedly contending with the disease ever since.

Jason is suing Monsanto alleging the company either knew or should have known that their weedkiller had carcinogenic properties, which posed serious health risks to patients.

Overview of Roundup Cancer Correlation

Researchers began investigating the alleged correlation between glyphosate and cancer after numerous farmers had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had reportedly started to suspect a correlation back in the 1980s.

The alleged link between glyphosate and cancer has been the topic of recent discussion in the United States medical community, after a recent report was released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). This report was released in March 2015 and stated that glyphosate and four other pesticides posed serious carcinogenic risks to patients.

The report contained the results of several significant studies published in the United States, Canada, and Sweden, each of which indicated a link between glyphosate and cancer:

• The Canadian study was published in November 2001 by the American Association for Cancer Research in the journal, Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, which found that men faced a significantly increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after being exposed to glyphosate.
• The United States study was published in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine journal and concluded that glyphosate and certain other pesticides were “potentially carcinogenic.” Researchers also found an increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, allegedly from using glyphosate.
• The Swedish study was published in October 2008 in the International Journal of Cancer, and found that the risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma doubled in less than 10 years after glyphosate exposure.

Monsanto Company allegedly knew of the alleged correlation for over 40 years, but did not inform their customers. Jason is suing Monsanto Company with a multitude of allegations including negligence and failure to warn.

Jason states he would not have used Roundup if he knew there was an increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Roundup Cancer Lawsuit is Jason S. v. Monsanto Company, Case No. 4:18-cv-00387-JGZ, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

If you or a loved one developed cancer after using Roundup as a farm worker or home gardener, you may have a legal claim. Legal migrant farm workers may also seek help. Learn more by filling out the form on this page for a FREE case evaluation.

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