A Philadelphia court’s jury ordered Bayer AG to pay $2.25 billion in damages to a Pennsylvania man, who claimed to have developed cancer after allegedly using the company’s weedkiller, Roundup.
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Judge Cuts $55 Million from $80 Million Roundup Verdict
A federal judge Monday cut down by $55 million a verdict tying Bayer AG’s Roundup weedkiller to cancer, as the company continues to battle thousands of similar claims throughout the U.S. The ruling comes in the case of Northern California resident Edwin Hardeman, who won a more than $80 million jury verdict in a case… Continue reading Judge Cuts $55 Million from $80 Million Roundup Verdict
Bayer Reviews Its Approach to Weedkiller Lawsuits
Bayer AG on Wednesday bowed to pressure from investors, saying it would seek outside help and review its approach in the company’s legal battle with thousands of cancer patients who blame the herbicide Roundup for their illness. The chemicals and pharmaceutical giant said it would create a special committee of eight supervisory board members to… Continue reading Bayer Reviews Its Approach to Weedkiller Lawsuits
Monsanto Weedkiller Roundup Was ‘Substantial Factor’ in Causing Man’s Cancer: Jury
A federal jury found Tuesday that Monsanto’s popular weedkiller Roundup was a “substantial factor” in causing a California man’s cancer, dealing a significant blow to the company as it aggressively defends its products against thousands of similar claims. The six-member jury delivered the unanimous verdict in the United States District Court in San Francisco, months… Continue reading Monsanto Weedkiller Roundup Was ‘Substantial Factor’ in Causing Man’s Cancer: Jury