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The first federal case, and the second plaintiff win against the agrochemical corporation, was filed by Edwin Hardeman. Hardeman used Roundup for years to maintain his lawn, and claimed that his exposure to the product contributed to his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis. Hardman’s legal team argued that Roundup’s chemical makeup is linked to various cancer developments, where one study showed that all of the chemicals in Roundup together are more toxic to humans than glyphosate alone. A six-person jury ruled in favor of Hardeman, who received an $80 million payout.

The next case bringing Monsanto to trial is anticipated to take place in Bayer AG’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, in August 2019. Sharlean Gordon, a cancer patient in her 50s, alleges that at least fifteen years of continuous Roundup use has contributed to her development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Gordon’s case is not the only recent development when it comes to Monsanto’s legal battles. Canadian farmer Gary Gadd was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2014. Gadd, who has used Roundup since the 1990s, claims the weed killer attributed to his cancer diagnosis.  Gadd’s legal team has filed a class action lawsuit against Bayer and Monsanto. Bayer Canada continues to assert that Roundup is not carcinogenic.

Australian gardener Michael Ogalirolo, 54, filed a lawsuit against Monsanto stating his leukemia diagnosis was caused by more than 20 years of Roundup use. He is seeking damages from the corporation for putting his life at risk.

As more lawsuits pop up across the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond, Monsanto and it’s product will endure ongoing scrutiny by consumers worldwide. A variety of communities in the U.S. have gone so far as to ban glyphosate from use in public areas. Many countries, including Ireland and France, have also restricted Roundup use for the sake of growing public health concerns.

Roundup’s glyphosate-based chemical concoction will continue to be the center of debate. With three courtroom losses for Monsanto in the books, there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Concerned consumers will continue filing lawsuits against the corporation in an attempt to hold the corporation accountable.