In June 2018, pharmaceutical giant Bayer purchased Monsanto for $63 billion while it was still facing thousands of Monsanto Roundup lawsuits. Now, Bayer has to face those claims, and recent court rulings on major glyphosate cases indicate that the company may face substantial or even devastating payouts.

Roundup, a popular weedkiller manufactured by Monsanto with the active ingredient glyphosate, has been linked with serious risks, including cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) declared Roundup a probable carcinogen back in March 2015.

CNN reports that, in the last nine months alone, juries in two separate lawsuits have determined that the weedkiller Roundup was a major factor in causing cancer. With thousands more such lawsuits pending at the federal or state level, and more likely on the way after these recent results, Bayer may find that its acquisition of Monsanto—and the Monsanto Roundup lawsuits—is more than they bargained for. In August 2018, a California jury awarded a man $289 million (later reduced to $78 million) in punitive and compensatory damages for his glyphosate cancer .

Bayer maintains that the glyphosate in Monsanto Roundup is safe, and the company intends to keep fighting this litigation.

Bayer Shares Take a Nosedive

After the merger with Monsanto, Bayer’s shares began to plummet dramatically. The Supervisory Board also released a statement in support of the Bayer Board of Management in an effort to restore shareholder confidence.

On top of loss of shareholder confidence, Bayer still faces around 13,400 glyphosate lawsuits. Damien Conover, an analyst for Morningstar who covers Bayer, told CNN that glyphosate litigation could wind up pay $2.2 billion in glyphosate litigation costs—and in a worst-case scenario for the company, even above $14.6 billion.

While the United States is still fiercely debating the health risks of glyphosate, other countries are taking steps to reduce the risk of glyphosate exposure. In Sri Lanka, glyphosate is banned because of a connection with human kidney disease, and Brazil is considering a ban. New regulations have been placed on glyphosate products in the Netherlands and New Mexico.

Filing a Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit

A growing number of plaintiffs are coming forward with allegations of Monsanto Roundup cancer, alleging they were not warned about the risks or given the proper protection. Thousands of Roundup lawsuits are pending in state and federal courts, and some have already been settled for significant amounts.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer after exposure to Roundup weedkiller, you may be able to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation. While filing a lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by Roundup cancer, nor can it bring a loved one back to life, it can at least help to alleviate the financial burden incurred by medical expenses, lost wages, and more.

Litigation can often feel overwhelming and complicated, so Top Class Actions has done some of the work for you by connecting you with an experienced glyphosate attorney. An attorney can help you determine if you have a claim, navigate the complexities of litigation, and maximize your compensation.

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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