Bridgeport Attorneys Fight for Clients Harmed by Roundup

Skillful representation for users of cancer-linked herbicide in West Virginia

Over the past few years, juries have returned very large verdicts in favor of plaintiffs who were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a blood cancer as a result of their exposure to the popular weed killer Roundup. In May 2019, a California jury awarded $2 billion to an Oakland couple who used the weed-killing product for over 40 years. That verdict is under review, but as of August 2019, there are more than 18,000 pending lawsuits charging that Roundup’s manufacturer failed to warn against the health dangers posed by its use. At the West Virginia mass tort law firm, Kaufman & McPherson, PLLC, our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers provides thoughtful and strategic representation to people who have suffered health problems due to using the herbicide.

Compassionate attorneys understand the harmful effects of Roundup

Monsanto (now part of Bayer AG) began manufacturing and marketing Roundup as an herbicide in 1974. It soon became one of the most popular herbicides on the market and frequently used in the production of corn, wheat, soybeans, sugar beets, alfalfa, cotton, and more. More recently, Roundup was used to eliminate unwanted growth around genetically modified plants. However, in 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer linked glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, to various types of cancer, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and leukemia. Though Roundup was primarily used in the agricultural industry, it also presents great risks to landscapers and home gardeners that made frequent use of the product.

Accomplished lawyers represent cancer victims in mass tort actions

If you have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or another form of cancer after working with Roundup, or if you believe you have an illness related to use of the product, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Bayer has been engaging in negotiations with plaintiffs’ attorneys for a global settlement of the thousands of Roundup-related claims pending, so it’s important to lodge your claim promptly. Our firm is ready to evaluate your right to damages recovery and to advise you on how to move forward.

Contact a knowledgeable West Virginia injury advocate for a free consultation

At the Bridgeport personal injury law firm of Kaufman & McPherson, PLLC, we provide you with a free consultation with a personal injury advocate so that you can understand your potential right to make a claim for damages based on Roundup exposure. Call us today at 304-842-4300 or contact us online.