Herbicides

Bayer Provides Update on Path to Closure of Roundup™ Litigation

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Legal, Chemicals, Plastics, Professional services, Manufacturing, Other Health, Health, General Health, Other Science, Science, Companies, Herbicides, Articles, Aspirin, Bayer, IG Farben, Leverkusen, Industry economics), Roundup, Forward-looking statement

Bayer today provided an update on its five-point plan to address future Roundup litigation risk after its May 27th decision to withdraw from the national class process.

Key Points: 
  • Bayer today provided an update on its five-point plan to address future Roundup litigation risk after its May 27th decision to withdraw from the national class process.
  • The company is now in more control of important aspects of the risk mitigation process and has sketched out two basic scenarios going forward to provide a path to closure of this litigation.
  • However, Bayer is also prepared for the second scenario to manage anticipated claims, through settlement and litigation, to ultimately bring an end to this litigation.
  • The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

Sibley Dolman Gipe Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, Is Taking Cases Involving Paraquat Injuries

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Medical specialties, Herbicides, Tort law, Branches of biology, Clinical medicine, Paraquat, Toxicology, Herbicide, Personal injury, Parkinson's disease, Injury

CLEARWATER, Fla., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The personal injury law firm of Sibley Dolman Gipe Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, is accepting cases involving injuries stemming from the use of the herbicide paraquat.

Key Points: 
  • CLEARWATER, Fla., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The personal injury law firm of Sibley Dolman Gipe Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, is accepting cases involving injuries stemming from the use of the herbicide paraquat.
  • Paraquat is a commonly used herbicide in the United States that researchers connect with certain medical conditions, including Parkinson's disease.
  • The toxic properties that make paraquat an effective herbicide also cause toxic exposure in humans, according to studies .
  • Sibley Dolman Gipe Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, is a full-service personal injury law firm now taking paraquat cases.

TorHoerman Law Files First Paraquat Lawsuit in Vermilion County, IL

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Saturday, July 24, 2021
Chemical substances, Chemical compounds, Herbicides, Paraquat, Vermilion County, Henning High School, Vermilion, Chemistry

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., July 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TorHoerman Law attorney Chad Finley, a former resident of Vermilion County and graduate of Bismarck-Henning High School, on Wednesday filed the first paraquat lawsuit in Vermilion County, IL.

Key Points: 
  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., July 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TorHoerman Law attorney Chad Finley, a former resident of Vermilion County and graduate of Bismarck-Henning High School, on Wednesday filed the first paraquat lawsuit in Vermilion County, IL.
  • The lawsuit, filed in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Vermilion County (2021L000032), alleges paraquat exposure caused the plaintiff, a longtime resident of Vermilion County, to develop Parkinson's disease.
  • TorHoerman Law represents clients nationwide, with offices in Edwardsville, IL, Chicago, IL, and St. Louis, MO.
  • Chad began working as an attorney at TorHoerman Law in 2012 and has spent his entire career as an attorney at TorHoerman Law.

Paraquat Legal Resources™ Hosts Inaugural Town Hall

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Branches of biology, Medical specialties, Herbicides, Paraquat, Chemical substances, Geriatrics, Herbicide, Kidney failure, Parkinson's disease

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Paraquat Legal Resources held its first town hall meeting to speak with farm families and others who may have been exposed to the herbicide paraquat, for which the impacts can be devastating.

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Paraquat Legal Resources held its first town hall meeting to speak with farm families and others who may have been exposed to the herbicide paraquat, for which the impacts can be devastating.
  • Jeff LinkofJeff Link Law, PLLC, and his colleagues working as Paraquat Legal Resources are working to inform farmers and agriculture workers on the dangers of paraquat and aid those suffering from these debilitating diseases due to exposure.
  • The town hall meeting took place in Marshall, Minnesota and more are expected soon as Paraquat legal Resources educates potential plaintiffs about exposure and paraquat's link to Parkinson's Disease and kidney disease.
  • Individuals exposed to paraquat and diagnosed with Parkinson's or kidney failure should contact Paraquat Legal Resources for more information and a free evaluation.

Roopal P. Luhana Appointed to Plaintiffs' Executive Committee for Paraquat MDL

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Herbicides, Paraquat, Law firm, Articles

NEW YORK, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chaffin Luhana LLP , a national plaintiffs-only law firm, is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Roopal P. Luhana has been appointed by Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel to the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee (PEC) in the In re: Paraquat Products Liability Litigation.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chaffin Luhana LLP , a national plaintiffs-only law firm, is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Roopal P. Luhana has been appointed by Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel to the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee (PEC) in the In re: Paraquat Products Liability Litigation.
  • The Paraquat MDL was established by the U.S.
  • Presently, there are over 90 paraquat lawsuits that have been filed in various courts across the country.
  • Chaffin Luhana is currently investigating cases in which clients used paraquat and then were diagnosed with PD or other similar health problems.

Grant & Eisenhofer Files Suit against Monsanto on Behalf of Sacramento Man Who Alleges His Cancers were Caused by Controversial Herbicide Roundup and its Key Ingredient Glyphosate

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Professional services, Health, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Legal, Manufacturing, General Health, Herbicides, Monsanto, Chemistry, Companies, Agriculture, Roundup, Glyphosate, Monsanto legal cases, Glyphosate-based herbicides

Mr. Langford purchased Roundup at a hardware store near his home supplied by Wilbur-Ellis.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Langford purchased Roundup at a hardware store near his home supplied by Wilbur-Ellis.
  • The complaint states, Since Monsanto began selling Roundup, the company has misrepresented its safety Monsanto knew that glyphosate could pose significant risks to human health, including a risk of causing cancer.
  • After decades of distortions about its star money-making product, the company is finally considering changes to the labels on Roundup.
  • Monsanto filed suit against the state of California to stop it from warning consumers about the carcinogenic properties of glyphosate.

North Texas Firms Join Forces For Paraquat Victims Suffering From Parkinson's

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Herbicides, Paraquat, Geriatrics, Branches of biology, Parkinson's disease, Medical specialties, Clinical medicine

David Tackel began using Paraquat while working for Rock Island Railroad in 1970.

Key Points: 
  • David Tackel began using Paraquat while working for Rock Island Railroad in 1970.
  • As part of his work, he was exposed to Paraquat when he regularly broadcast and sprayed around the railroad bridges.
  • Mr. Tackel also served as Water Engineer for the railroad and officed in a 10'x 12' room where the Paraquat was stored.
  • If you or a loved one were exposed to Paraquat and later developed Parkinson's, renal, or lung disease, please contact one of the firms.

Paraquat Legal Resources Works to Assist Parkinson's Disease and Kidney Failure Patients

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Medical specialties, Branches of biology, Herbicides, Clinical medicine, Paraquat, Geriatrics, Kidney diseases, Kidney failure, Parkinson's disease, Kidney disease

Scientists have known for years that paraquat is linked to Parkinson's Disease and kidney disease , but that hasn't slowed the use of paraquat in America.

Key Points: 
  • Scientists have known for years that paraquat is linked to Parkinson's Disease and kidney disease , but that hasn't slowed the use of paraquat in America.
  • Potential plaintiffs are learning about how exposure to paraquat prior to diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease or kidney disease, could make them potentially eligible for a claim.
  • Individuals exposed to paraquat and now diagnosed with Parkinson's or kidney failure should contact Paraquat Legal Resources for more information and a free evaluation.
  • Jeff Link of Jeff Link Law, PLLC and Paraquat Legal Resources can be reached at (844) 752-6224 toll-free or (515) 489-0006 or at ParaquatLR.com.

Bayer announces five-point plan to effectively address potential future Roundup™ claims

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Veterinary, Other Manufacturing, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Other Natural Resources, Other Health, Health, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Herbicides, Companies, Roundup, Bayer, Industry economics), Economy of Germany, Forward-looking statement

The company will explore alternative solutions aimed at addressing potential future Roundup claims.

Key Points: 
  • The company will explore alternative solutions aimed at addressing potential future Roundup claims.
  • Any such programs would help bring resolution to potential future claims brought by individuals.
  • Bayer is confident that this new five-point plan of legal and commercial actions provides an effective path for the company to manage and address any risks from potential future Roundup litigation.
  • The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

Fears Nachawati Trial Lawyers Praise Judge's Denial of Bayer's Flawed Proposal to Settle Cancer Claims Linked to Weed Killer

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Companies, Industry economics), Monsanto, Herbicides, Endocrine disruptors, Bayer, Roundup, Monsanto legal cases

Fears Nachawati represents thousands of cancer victims in lawsuits against Bayer.

Key Points: 
  • Fears Nachawati represents thousands of cancer victims in lawsuits against Bayer.
  • The herbicide was developed by Monsanto, which was acquired by Bayer in 2018.
  • Judge Chhabria pointedly criticized the settlement framework, which sought to allow Monsanto to continue selling Roundup without a warning label.
  • At the same time, it would restrict future cancer victims from seeking punitive damages in lawsuits, a provision the judge called "clearly unreasonable."