In a stunning courtroom drama, a 12-member jury has rendered a groundbreaking verdict in favor of plaintiff Mike Dennis, awarding him a monumental $332 million in a lawsuit against Monsanto. The trial, broadcast live on the Courtroom View Network, concluded with a resounding blow to the agrochemical giant. The jury found Monsanto guilty of negligence in the manufacturing and design of its controversial herbicide, Roundup, and for failing to adequately warn consumers about the dangers associated with its use.
Jury Finds Negligence and Lack of Warning
The heart of the matter lies in Monsanto’s alleged negligence in the production and design of Roundup, and its failure to provide proper warnings about the potential risks. The jury, after careful consideration, agreed with Mike Dennis on these critical aspects. Furthermore, they concluded that this failure to warn significantly contributed to Dennis’s diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Roundup Fails to Meet Safety Expectations
Adding to Monsanto’s woes, the jury concurred with Dennis’s claim that Roundup did not live up to the safety expectations of its customers. This verdict indicates a significant setback for Monsanto, as it underscores the importance of product safety in the eyes of consumers.
$332 Million Verdict in Roundup Trial : A Massive Blow to Monsanto
While the jury absolved Dennis from proving that Monsanto’s negligence or design was a substantial factor in his cancer, they delivered a decisive blow to the company in the form of punitive damages. The verdict includes a staggering $2 million for post-noneconomic damages, $5 million for future noneconomic damages, and an eye-popping $325 million in punitive damages. The jury’s decision to award such a substantial amount stems from their belief that Monsanto acted with malice, oppression, or fraud through its managers and directors.
$332 Million Verdict in Roundup Trial : Dennis’s Legal Team Applauds Verdict
Following the trial, Dennis’s co-lead counsel, Adam Peavey and Scott Love of Clark Love & Hutson PLLC, hailed the jury’s verdict as a “great result for a very deserving client.” They expressed gratitude for the jury’s hard work and emphasized the importance of justice for all victims affected by this product.
Bayer Disagrees and Promises to Fight
In response to the verdict, Bayer, Monsanto’s parent company, expressed its disagreement with the outcome. However, they noted that the jury did find in favor of the company on two of the four claims. Bayer remains resolute in its stance to challenge the verdict, stating that they believe they have “strong arguments on appeal to get this unfounded verdict overturned and the unconstitutionally excessive damage award eliminated or reduced.” They argue that significant legal and evidentiary errors were made during the trial.
