Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | March 23, 2025 | Legal News
Massive Verdict in Georgia Signals Jury Support for Plaintiffs
A jury in Georgia has awarded nearly $2.1 billion to a man who claimed that years of using Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer — one of the largest verdicts to date in the ongoing litigation against Bayer AG (which acquired Roundup manufacturer Monsanto in 2018). The award includes $65 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $2 billion in punitive damages.
While the verdict is expected to be appealed and likely reduced by the courts — as has happened in other Roundup cases — it still sends a powerful message. Juries continue to hold Monsanto accountable for failing to warn consumers about the potential cancer risks associated with glyphosate, Roundup’s active ingredient.
Our firm is actively investigating claims that Roundup causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). If you believe you may qualify for a Roundup lawsuit, please call 1-800-525-7111.
Bayer AG Strongly Denies Liability
Despite the large verdicts and mounting legal pressure, Bayer AG continues to stand by the safety of Roundup and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or liability. The company points to regulatory reviews around the world that have deemed glyphosate safe when used as directed. However, U.S. juries have increasingly sided with plaintiffs who allege that Monsanto, the original manufacturer, ignored or downplayed the product’s health risks.
Background on the Roundup Litigation
The Roundup litigation gained traction after the International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of the World Health Organization) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans” in 2015. That classification sparked tens of thousands of lawsuits filed by individuals who developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) or related cancers following prolonged use of the weedkiller.
In 2020, Bayer agreed to pay more than $10 billion to settle roughly 100,000 claims. However, an estimated 30,000 claims remain active today, with new cases still being filed as awareness continues to grow.
Criteria to Qualify for a Roundup Lawsuit
You may qualify for a Roundup lawsuit if you meet the following criteria:
- You were exposed to Roundup for at least 120 hours
- Your exposure occurred at least 2 years prior to diagnosis
- You received a subsequent diagnosis of a form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) or Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- In death cases, the date of death must be within the last ten years
These cases often involve agricultural workers, landscapers, groundskeepers, or homeowners who used Roundup regularly without proper protective equipment and were unaware of the potential risks.
What’s Next for Roundup Lawsuits?
While Bayer continues to defend Roundup and appeal large verdicts, the recent Georgia case adds to a growing list of jury decisions in favor of plaintiffs. The $2.1 billion verdict may ultimately be reduced, but the message is clear: jurors are willing to hold Monsanto accountable for allegedly failing to warn the public.
For individuals and families affected by NHL or CLL after significant Roundup exposure, time may still remain to seek justice and compensation.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer from Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers for Help Today
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia following Roundup exposure, you may be entitled to compensation. At Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers, we are actively investigating Roundup claims and helping victims throughout North Carolina and beyond.
For more information, please contact Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in North Carolina today. We have twelve convenient locations in North Carolina, including Greenville, Raleigh, Goldsboro, Jacksonville, Kinston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem & Garner.
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