If you receive a settlement or award as a result of a personal injury claim related to Roundup, you will likely have to pay taxes on that money. At this point, neither scientists nor regulators have a conclusive answer regarding glyphosate's carcinogenicity. It was filed in California in 2016 by a group of people who allege that they developed non-Hodgkins lymphoma as a result of exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Evidence suggests that Monsanto might not have only been negligent, but was willfully, knowingly, affirmatively, and actively concealing safety information concerning Roundup and glyphosate and the risks associated with the use of, and/or exposure to, it from the public. Thanawala, Sudhin. It could efficiently kill weeds, but careless Roundup application had the potential to decimate crops. Though there have been no Roundup settlements at this time, several Roundup trials have resulted in verdicts favoring the plaintiffs. Physicians consider Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia to be a slow-growing lymphoma. On July 29 th, 2021, Bayer provided an update on its five-point plan to address future Roundup litigation risk after its May 27 th, 2021, decision to withdraw from the national class process. The plaintiffs in the Roundup lawsuit are claiming that Monsanto knew or should have known that glyphosate is carcinogenic, and that the company failed to warn consumers about the risks of exposure to the chemical. There is limited time to file a lawsuit. 03-04-21 | Bayer Proposes $2 Billion to Settle Future Roundup Lawsuits, 06-25-20 | Bayer Agrees to $10.9 Billion Roundup Settlement, 07-26-19 | $2 Billion Roundup Verdict Reduced to $86.7 Million. D T. said: Amazing attorneys willing to go to trial. Instead, they could blanket crops in Roundup, knowing it would kill only unwanted weeds without harming valuable crops. If you believe you have health conditions related to Roundup weed killer, its imperative you seek medical assistance right away. The jury awarded $289 million to Johnson for the harm caused by Monsanto. Many people have started petitions in their states, pushing for a glyphosate ban. Additional Illinois cities with glyphosate bans or restrictions are Evanston, Franklin Park, Naperville, and Urbana. In June 2015, Daniel Jenkins, Monsanto's US Agency Lead for Regulatory Affairs, informed his colleagues that ATSDR had officially put their glyphosate assessment on hold until the EPA could release its preliminary risk assessment. They will be able to advise you on your best course of action and help you receive the settlement you deserve. This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit Update | May 2023 - Lawsuit Information Center Keep reading to learn the facts about Monsanto, Roundup, glyphosate, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and how they figure in thousands of lawsuits. With the ongoing litigation surrounding Roundups harmful effects, Roundup remains in the news cycle. There will likely be a delay between the time the case is settled and the time you actually receive your money. Right to Know, Monsanto has never publicly acknowledged performing a long-term test of Roundup carcinogenicity. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia occurs when B cells--a type of white blood cell--become cancerous. Investor Call. BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes. Glyphosate critics observe that Monsanto had clear ties to the EPA when the agency made its determination. However, he also recognized that such a settlement would exhaust the Zurich policy, leaving the insured undefended against other claims.