The Monsanto Company faces a recent woman’s Roundup and cancer lawsuit filed on a loved one’s behalf alleging that the company’s weed killer product, Roundup, led to her deceased husband’s development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and subsequent death.

Plaintiff Sally C. files the Roundup and cancer lawsuit on behalf of deceased spouse Edward C. in Arizona federal court. The lawsuit was filed on May 18, 2018.

According to the Roundup and cancer lawsuit, Sally is a resident and citizen for the state of Arizona. She says that Edward, also a former resident of Arizona, became exposed to Roundup between 1981 and 2016. He became diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in May 2016 and subsequently died from the cancer on Dec. 14, 2016.

The Roundup and cancer lawsuit was filed on multiple counts including design defect, failure to warn, negligence, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, violation of Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, and loss of consortium.

Overview: Roundup and Cancer

Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer, a broad-spectrum herbicide used to kill grasses and weeds, is one of the most popular herbicides used in the world today. Millions of workers including agricultural workers, gardeners, and landscapers, use Roundup regularly particularly because of its ability to cause minimal damage to crops and the environment. The company began marketing Roundup in 1974 after discovering its potential use in 1970.

However, although Roundup was believed to be a safe herbicide, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced in 2015 that the product’s main ingredient glyphosate may be “probably carcinogenic to humans.” The IARC based its findings after clinical studies showed glyphosate to cause damage to DNA and chromosomes of human cells, thus, leading to the development of cancer.

Lawsuits being filed against Monsanto allege the company of falsely advertising Roundup’s safety and of failing to warn of the products risks in developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma among other forms of cancer. Despite cases and evidence highlighting glyphosate dangers, plaintiffs say Monsanto adamantly refuses to admit that glyphosate is harmful.

Some of the different forms of cancer associated with Roundup exposure include:

• Bone cancer
• B-cell lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)
• Other cancers

Lawsuits being filed against Monsanto accuse them of having known of the adverse side effects of glyphosate and of failing to warn consumers of these dangers. Plaintiffs accuse Monsanto of misinforming the public and government agencies of these side effects. They are being accused of falsely labeling the product to be “safer than table salt” and “practically non-toxic” to birds, fish, and mammals.

What is non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is when cells grow and multiply out of control. Cancer can also develop anywhere as cells are everywhere and in every part of the body. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, referred to as NHL, or even lymphoma, is the development of cancer in the body’s white blood cells known as lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are a part of the body’s immune system which help fight off infections and disease.

Symptoms and signs for the development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may include the following: swollen belly; chest pain or pressure; weight loss; fever; anemia; enlarged lymph nodes; and shortness of breath or cough.

The Roundup and Cancer Lawsuit is Case No. 2:18-cv-01514-JAT, 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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