Roundup weed killer is a popular product developed by agrochemical company Monsanto that has been on store shelves since the 1970s. However, in 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) determined that the active ingredient in Roundup, a chemical called glyphosate, is a carcinogen. Subsequent lawsuits and trial discoveries have revealed that Monsanto knew about the dangers of glyphosate for decades.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or other types of lymphoma and has been exposed to Roundup, contact Duncan Firm. Our experienced team of trial lawyers will pursue justice for your case.
In 1974, Roundup debuted on store shelves and became widely used by farmers, landscapers, and home gardeners worldwide. Over the decades, it has produced billions of dollars in revenue for Monsanto, who has consistently advertised the product as safe and non-toxic. However, in 2015, the IARC report shattered this myth, definitively establishing the link between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, the body’s network for filtering out toxins. In NHL, a type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte will begin dividing uncontrollably. The body becomes choked with lymphocytes, leading to symptoms such as the swelling of lymph nodes, fever, nausea, vomiting, pain, cognitive issues, and more.
The American Cancer Society estimates that 74,200 people in the US will be diagnosed with NHL this year, and about 19,970 people will die of the disease.
The experienced personal injury attorneys at Duncan Firm will investigate your claim thoroughly, determining who is liable for the injuries you have suffered. These may include economic damages, such as medical bills and lost income, and non-economic damages, such as compensation for pain and suffering.
With public awareness around the issue growing and Roundup’s owners on the defensive, now is the time to file a claim. Monsanto should be held responsible for its knowing endangerment of public safety. Let the cancer lawsuit attorneys at Duncan Firm help you with your Roundup cancer claim.
