Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Lawsuit Settlements

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is an immune system cancer. The disease is triggered by lymphocytes of bone marrow. These cells normally fight infection in the bloodstream.

Glyphosate, which is the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, is linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other types of cancer. A lawyer for leukemia can assist you receive the amount you are entitled to.

Monsanto

Edwin Hardeman received $80 million from a juror who ruled that Roundup, a weed killer that is based on glyphosate was the cause of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The lawsuit claimed that Monsanto kept secret evidence of Roundup's connection to cancer and failed to warn customers about its risks. Our firm's Jennifer Moore and Aimee wagstaff helped Mr. Hardeman in the trial. They were also assisted by R. Brent Wisner and Lawsuit Settlements Michael L. Baum.

In 2015 the World Health Organization determined that glyphosate which is the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup weed killer is a likely carcinogen. Since then, a number of people have made claims against Monsanto, its competitor Bayer, and other companies, alleging that they developed non Hodgkin lymphoma or b-cell tumors after using Roundup.

The first major victory for plaintiffs was a 2018 award of more than $2 billion to an California couple who utilized Roundup extensively. The award was reduced by a lower court, but Bayer has appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The company was unsuccessful in its appeal however, the Supreme Court recently granted a reconsideration to allow the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to review a decision made earlier by a three-judge panel. The panel ruled against Bayer's argument that federal laws preempt state laws that require warnings for the glyphosate-related disease.

Camp Lejeune

In the 1970s, the Marine Corps discovered that two of its water treatment facilities at Camp Lejeune were contaminated with toxic chemicals and industrial solvents. Nearly a million civilians and military veterans may have been exposed to the contamination. Personal injury lawyers are now able to help those affected by the Honoring Our PACT Act file lawsuits and get compensation.

To make a claim, victims must prove that they resided or worked at the base between 1953 and 1987, that they developed one of a number of diseases, such as bladder cancer, kidney cancer leukemia, non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, and that their condition is a result of their exposure to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune. The plaintiffs could be awarded the entire spectrum of compensatory damages available in tort claims, including future and past medical expenses as well as pain and suffering and loss of consortium.

Unfortunately, negative advertising by several law firms has discouraged certain Marines from having to file an Camp Lejeune suit. Furthermore, some law firms are charging exorbitant legal fees which could result in a cost to veterans who are entitled to compensation.

Compensation

Edwin Hardeman was awarded $80 Million by the jury in his case against Bayer, after a jury decided that his non-Hodgkin lymphoma was caused by years of Roundup use. A few months later the jury awarded $2 billion in damages to Alva and Alberta Pilliod for their claims that the product was responsible for their cancer. Although the verdicts were later reduced but the losses were still a shiver for investors and sent Bayer's stock price plunged.

The causes of chronic leukemia are not clear However, certain mutations in DNA may cause the cells to multiply too quickly. These cells are part of the lymphatic system, which transports infection-fighting white blood cells throughout the body to fight illnesses and ailments.

If you've been diagnosed with chronic leukemia or another type of cancer triggered by exposure to glyphosate We invite you to contact our law firm. We can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. We are on a contingency fee that means there are no upfront costs. We are only paid if we obtain an appropriate settlement or Lawsuit Settlements verdict for you.