Plaintiff Ray H. has initiated a Roundup lymphoma lawsuit against Monsanto.

The Roundup lymphoma says that Ray was exposed to Roundup between 1988 and 2006 in South Dakota and in Iowa. In September 2016, Ray says he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Ray now claims his lymphoma was caused by the active ingredient in Roundup. The Roundup lymphoma lawsuit, like others making similar claims, alleges that the maker of the weedkiller knew about the risk or should have known about the dangers and failed to take appropriate steps to curb the risk factor or to warn the public about the concerns.

Many other consumers have lodged similar lawsuits claiming that the manufacturer of the weedkiller didn’t do enough to warn the public and therefore left people exposed to the risk of cancer development after long periods of use.

Many of these claims of Roundup lymphoma involve people who were diagnosed after using the weedkiller for many years. These include people who used it in their employment capacity, such as groundskeepers, as well as those using it around their own home. According to these legal claims, regular use of this chemical could lead to the development of cancer.

Monsanto began marketing Roundup products in 1970 after discovering the herbicidal properties of glyphosate. In 1974, this officially went on the market as Roundup. This non-selective herbicide is used to kill weeds.

However, a growing number of people allege a connection with Roundup lymphoma. Roundup lymphoma could develop as a result of years of exposure to the chemicals inside Roundup. Glyphosate has been the world’s most widely used herbicide since 2013. The glyphosate products associated with Monsanto have been registered in 130 different countries and approved for use on more than 100 crops.

A number of different studies have raised concerns about the development of Roundup lymphoma and consistent exposure to glyphosate. Glyphosate exposure in humans, according to some consumers who have lodged lawsuits, could lead to Roundup lymphoma.

Since plants absorb glyphosate, the substance itself cannot be completely removed by peeling produce or washing it or by brewing, baking or milling grains. The Roundup lymphoma lawsuit says that farms across the globe have used Roundup for four decades without understanding the long-term dangers posed by that herbicide.

When the product initially came to market, glyphosate was touted as a major technological benefit by the company’s claim that it could kill practically every weed without causing harm to the environment or to people.

However, the connection with Roundup lymphoma has caused concerns not just in the United States but around the world as more people have come forward and reported their issues and the development of serious medical conditions. If you or someone you know believes that you have developed Roundup lymphoma, you could have grounds to pursue a lawsuit.

The Roundup Lymphoma Lawsuit is case C18-4072LTS/CJW, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, Western 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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