Monsanto is facing a new Roundup cancer lawsuit from a Kentucky man, alleging he developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a result of using the company’s popular weedkiller.

The man filed the Roundup cancer lawsuit soon after discovering the main ingredient of Roundup, glyphosate, has been linked to increased risk of cancer development. Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide, which is designed to kill weeds while not posing any threats to specialized crops.

Plaintiff David B. is filing this Roundup cancer lawsuit, after learning Monsanto Company may have known about the carcinogenic effects for the past 40 years of Roundup being on the market. Like numerous other consumers, David says he used Roundup for typical purposes and had followed all instructions and safety precautions when using the popular weedkiller.

David opted to file this Roundup cancer lawsuit after discovering numerous other consumers had been impacted similarly, and that the company allegedly knew the health risks Roundup presented.

Each year approximately 250 million pounds of glyphosate is sprayed on crops, commercial nurseries, suburban lawns, parks, and golf courses So the risk of Roundup cancer may be prevalent to the general public, as the widespread use of the product is not likely to diminish any time soon.

Overview of Roundup Cancer Problems

The carcinogenic risks of glyphosate were first suspected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the 1980s, when researchers noticed a large number of farmers had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

More recently in March 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer released an analysis found glyphosate to be probably carcinogenic in nature. The analysis was released in a report that had reviewed three different studies from Canada, United States, and Sweden.

The study from Canada stemmed back to November 2001, with the study being published by the American Association for Cancer Research. The study found that men exposed to glyphsoate had a higher likelihood of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in under 10 years after exposure.

The United States study was published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, which concluded that glyphosate and other pesticides were “potentially carcinogenic” and was “associated with increased NHL [non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma] incidence.”

The Swedish study had been published in the International Journal of Cancer in October 2008, which found the risk non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis doubled in less than ten years after exposure.

After this information became public knowledge, a number of former Roundup users have stepped forward to file product liability claims. People who may be at the most risk for Roundup cancer include farmers, landscapers, nursery employees, and similar occupations that frequently utilize Roundup and other herbicides. Furthermore, individuals homeowners may also be at risk for Roundup cancer if they use the weedkiller on their lawns or other plants.

David is filing this Roundup cancer lawsuit, stating Monsanto Company had failed to warn him and other consumers against potential non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other cancers. David states he would not have used Roundup if he had known its alleged link to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

This Roundup Cancer Lawsuit is Case No. 4:18-cv-00107-AGF, in the U.S. District Court of Eastern Missouri, Eastern Division.

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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