Plaintiff Frank M. has filed a Roundup lymphoma lawsuit against the Monsanto Company, in Louisiana federal court.

According to the Roundup lymphoma lawsuit, Frank is a resident and citizen of Louisiana. He was first exposed to Roundup in 1974, when he began using it in New Orleans and Slidell. He continued to use it through 2016.

The Roundup lymphoma lawsuit says that in October 2016, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL).

Roundup Lymphoma Lawsuit Facts

Roundup is a herbicide that contains the active glyphosate ingredient as well as the surfactant POEA. The Roundup lymphoma lawsuit alleges that consumers, including workers such as farmers, have continued to use Roundup without knowing the risks, adverse effects, and complications it may cause.

The Roundup lymphoma lawsuit states that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), “the main chemical ingredient of Roundup–glyphosate–is a probable cause of cancer.” The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has identified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen.

In addition to farmers, other individuals most at risk are garden center workers, nursery workers, and landscapers.

The Roundup lymphoma lawsuit alleges that Monsanto had assured its consumers and the public that its product was safe and effective. But to do so, the Roundup lymphoma lawsuit claims, “Monsanto has championed falsified data and has attacked legitimate studies that revealed Roundup dangers.”

“Monsanto has led a prolonged campaign of misinformation to convince government agencies, farmers and the general population that Roundup is safe,” according to Frank’s complaint.

What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or NHL, is a cancer that affects the white blood cells of the immune system. The white blood cells of the body are known as lymphocytes.

NHL is the most common cancer to occur from glyphosate exposure risk. NHL, moreover, can also start anywhere in the body. It can do so because it is based in the lymphatic system of the body, which functions to move intracellular fluid throughout the body and to produce immune fighting cells called B-cells and T-cells.

Lymph tissue in which lymphomas may develop includes lymph nodes, the spleen, bone marrow, the thymus, the adenoids, the tonsils, and the digestive tract.

NHL is particularly dangerous because of how quickly it can spread, because the lymph system is located all throughout the body.

Studies Illustrating Glyphosate Lymphoma Cancer Risk

According to the Roundup lymphoma lawsuit, Frank accuses Monsanto of committing fraud in the marketing and sale of glyphosate and Roundup.

The Roundup lymphoma lawsuit states that “based on early carcinogenicity studies showing that glyphosate caused cancer in mice and rats, the EPA originally classified glyphosate as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group C) in 1985.”

“After pressure from Monsanto, including self-commissioned review studies it provided to the EPA, the EPA changed its classification to evidence of non-carcinogenicity in humans (Group E) in 1991,” the complaint states.

The Roundup Lymphoma Lawsuit is Case No. 2:17-cv-11138-SM-MBN, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

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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