Melissa William (William Melissen)

Melissa William (William Melissen)

Biography

2024: Court win: $78m recovery from Bayer for cancer development due to company herbicide

On October 10, 2024, it became known that in accordance with the decision of the jury, Bayer was obliged to pay $78 million to a man from Pennsylvania in connection with the development of a malignant herbicide formations. Roundup The victim was William Melissen, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's. lymphoma

Bayer acquired Roundup as part of its $63 billion purchase of agrochemical company Monsanto in 2018. Numerous lawsuits have been filed in American courts alleging that Roundup contributes to the development of malignancies. However, Bayer says the substance is safe for people's health. In particular, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which inspected Roundup, concluded that glyphosate contained in a weed killer is safe when used carefully.

William Melissen and his spouse Margaret sued Bayer in 2021. It is alleged that William contracted non-Hodgkin's lymphoma precisely because of glyphosate exposure as part of Roundup. The man used this tool from 1992 to 2020. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas account for about 90% of all cases of cancer of the lymphatic system. The tumor process begins most often in the lymph nodes, but can manifest itself in other parts of the lymphatic system. Subsequently, metastasis to different organs occurs. As part of the case, the jury sided with the Melissens: they awarded Bayer $3 million in compensation and $75 million in fine.

We disagree with the jury's verdict because it contradicts the overwhelming amount of scientific evidence and regulatory consensus and their scientific assessments worldwide, Bayer said in a statement.[1]

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