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General Legal News from Leading National Class Action Firm Gilman Law LLP

Gilman Law LLP and the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro P.A. Launch Monsanto Roundup Claims Center to Assist Victims of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Allegedly Caused by Glyphosate Exposure

Gilman Law LLP and the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro P.A. have joined forces to launch the Monsanto Roundup Claims Center, which is now providing free legal reviews and assistance with medical evaluations to individuals suffering from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma allegedly caused by glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and other Monsanto-branded weed killers.

“Bayer is reportedly nearing a deal to settle tens of thousands of Monsanto Roundup lawsuits for $10 billion” the attorneys said. “Our Monsanto Roundup Claims Center is actively pursuing these cases. But because time to file a claim might be severely limited, it’s vital that anyone who used these products contact our offices today and ensure their rights to compensation are preserved.”

Bayer Agrees to Postpone Monsanto Roundup Trials Pending Settlement Discussions

Bayer AG is currently defending tens of thousands of Monsanto Roundup lawsuits in courts throughout the United States, all of which blame glyphosate for causing various forms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Three juries have already awarded combined damages in excess of $2 billion to Monsanto Roundup plaintiffs, and Bayer has yet to win a single case.

Additional Roundup trials were scheduled to begin in Missouri and California last month, but Bayer agreed to postpone those proceedings to allow settlement discussions to move forward. While the company is said to be considering an agreement to settle the Monsanto Roundup litigation for $10 billion, Reuters has reported that any accord could bar participating attorneys from filing future glyphosate lawsuits.

Monsanto Roundup Claims Eligibility

Home gardeners, landscapers and others who used any of Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicides – Roundup, Roundup Ultra, Roundup Pro, Ranger Pro, Accord, Honcho, Pondmaster, Protocol, and Rascal – may be eligible to participate in a future settlement program if they were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or one of its subtypes:

  • B-Cell lymphoma
  • T-Cell lymphoma
  • Follicular lymphoma
  • Mantle cell lymphoma
  • Small lymphocytic lymphoma
  • Hairy cell leukemia
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

However, several forms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are very slow growing, and symptoms may not appear until cancer is in an advanced stage. If the recent Reuters report is accurate, Roundup users whose diagnosis is delayed due to the absence of symptoms could well be precluded from pursuing compensation in the future, no matter how strong their case might be.

“Appropriate medical screening often results in early detection of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” the attorneys continued. “Our Monsanto Roundup Claims Center can assist anyone exposed to glyphosate obtain a medical evaluation, even if they have not been diagnosed and are currently asymptomatic. But the time to act is NOW.”

To schedule a free, no-obligation medical evaluation and case review today, call Gilman Law LLP at (888)-252-0048 or the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. at (239) 649-8050.

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About Gilman Law LLP

Gilman Law LLP, a leading consumer protection firm, has been recognized for delivering successful results to their clients across a broad range of claims stemming from consumer product injury, mass tort, and class action lawsuits. For over 33 years, the Gilman Law LLP team of highly experienced lawyers has earned renown for tireless work on behalf of their clients on many of today’s most challenging and important legal issues.

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About the Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A.

The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. is recognized as one of Southwest Florida’s premier firms in personal injury, foreclosure defense, and real estate law. For over 30 years, Marc L. Shapiro’s service to his community has been distinguished by his unparalleled integrity, passion, and strong commitment to his clients.

Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit – Jury Decision Awarding $117 Million

Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorneys at Gilman Law LLP Comment on Jury Decision Awarding $117 Million to Plaintiff in Baby Powder Mesothelioma Case

A jury in New Jersey’s Middlesex County Superior Court has ordered Johnson & Johnson and its talc supplier to pay $117 million in total damages to a man who developed mesothelioma following years of exposure to the company’s popular Baby Powder product.

According to court documents, the plaintiff’s exposure to Baby Powder dates back to 1972 when he was born. The talc-based powder continued to be a regular part of his personal hygiene routine until he was diagnosed with the deadly form of cancer.  His talcum powder lawsuit alleged that the talc used to manufacture Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder was tainted with asbestos and was the only possible explanation for his mesothelioma diagnosis. (Lanzo v. Cyprus Amex Minerals Co., L00738516, Middlesex Superior Court)

Mesothelioma Plaintiff Awarded $37 Million in Compensatory Damages, $80 Million in Punitive Damages

“The plaintiff in this case was able to produce a significant number of internal documents that indicated officials at Johnson & Johnson were concerned that asbestos was tainting its talc as early as 1969,” says Ken Gilman, founding and managing partner of Gilman Law LLP. “The company’s scientists even warned Johnson & Johnson to prepare for litigation if that information ever became public.”

Jurors deliberated for less than a day before finding Johnson & Johnson and Imery’s Talc America liable for the plaintiff’s pain and suffering, awarding him and his wife $37 million in compensatory damages on April 5, 2018. The plaintiff was awarded another $80 million in punitive damages on April 11th, after the jury determined that the defendants’ conduct showed willful and wanton disregard for his health.

Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

“This was the first time a jury has found for the plaintiff in a case involving Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products and mesothelioma,” says Mr. Gilman. “However, several juries had already awarded multimillion verdicts to plaintiffs who had filed talcum powder lawsuits against the company for ovarian cancer.”

More than 6,600 claims nationwide have been filed on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer allegedly related to the long-term, daily application of Johnson’s & Johnson’s talc-based powders to the perineal area. So far, four plaintiffs have been awarded compensatory and punitive damage totaling more than $400 million, though two of those verdicts were recently dismissed.

Gilman Law LLP is providing complimentary lawsuit consultations to anyone who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma that may be related to their use of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower. For more information, please contact the firm today by visiting our website to fill out a free, no obligation case evaluation form, or call Toll Free at 1-888-252-0048.

About Gilman Law LLP

Gilman Law LLP, a leading pharmaceutical law and defective drug law firm, has been recognized for delivering successful results to their clients across a broad range of claims stemming from consumer product injury, mass tort, and class action lawsuits. For over 40 years, the Gilman Law LLP team of highly experienced lawyers has earned renown for tireless work on behalf of their clients on many of today’s most challenging and important legal issues.

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Gilman Law LLP
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Boston, MA 02109
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