Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Products
Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Monsanto Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing Roundup® as safe when, according to the complaint, an ingredient in the weed killer (glyphosate) is toxic and could cause cancer. (Lachance et al v. Monsanto Company, Case No. 18-cv-2272, D. AZ.)
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Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that ingredients may cause cancer
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient (glyphosate)
August 2019: The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to approve the settlement. June 2018: Two objectors (Migliaccio and Sweeney) filed Notices of Appeal regarding the…
May 2020: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for November 9, 2020. For more information, go to https://roundupwgksettlement.com. March 2020:…
December 2019: This case was transferred to a court in California to be heard with other similar cases in a multidistrict litigation. (In Re: Roundup Products Liability Litigation, MDL No.…
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco for allegedly misleadingly selling Roundup® without adequately warning consumers that the herbicide contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is dangerous.…
September 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-81231, S. D. FL.) August 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly failing…
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lowe’s for allegedly deceptively marketing Roundup by failing to properly warn consumers that it contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is…
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Home Depot for allegedly deceptively marketing Roundup® without adequately warning consumers that it contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is dangerous.…
August 2017: This case was transferred to a court in Missouri where a proposed nationwide class settlement agreement would resolve this case along with another related case, Rawa v. Monsanto.…
In April 2017, two class-action lawsuits were filed against Monsanto Company for allegedly falsely marketing Roundup® “Garden Weeds” Weed & Grass Killer products as targeting an enzyme “found in plants…
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