TORKLAW

$2B

Product Liability

A California couple was awarded $2 billion in compensation and punitive damages after both were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from using Monsanto’s Roundup products for over 30 years. The jury stated Roundup is a defective product, Monsanto was negligent, and failed to warn consumers.

$289M

Product Liability

A school groundskeeper in California was awarded $289 million after it was proven that he developed terminal cancer and skin lesions after using Monsanto’s Roundup products.

$1.5M

Pedestrian Accident

Pennsylvania woman struck by a car backing out of a driveway, suffering severe injuries including chest wall trauma, broken elbow, broken shoulder, and lung effusion. Insurance company initially denied fault and offered low settlements.

$11.8M

Wrongful Death

Family of an attorney killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s vehicle settled with the county. Deputy struck the bicyclist while typing on his car’s computer and allegedly texting on his personal cell phone.

$383.5M

Wrongful Death

Federal jury awarded $383.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by families of three patients who died of cardiac arrest after treatment at DaVita’s clinics. Lawsuit alleged staff knew GranuFlo product could cause complications but failed to act.

$33.5M

Wrongful Death

The Brown and Goldman families were awarded $33.5 million in compensatory damages in a civil court case against O.J. Simpson for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.