For the millions of Americans who work in the agriculture industry or tend their yards, most are familiar with Roundup. This weed killer was introduced to the market in 1974 by Monsanto. In 2018, Monsanto was acquired by Bayer. Since its introduction, it has been…
Historic legislation meant to bring justice to thousands of injured, ill, or deceased U.S. service members and their families has taken a dark turn. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Navy issued a warning earlier this year to individuals filing Camp Lejeune claims over contaminated…
In January, the manufacturer of Roundup, the most popular weed killer in the world, received a tough verdict from a Pennsylvania jury. Monsanto and its parent company Bayer were ordered to pay $2.25 billion to a 47-year-old plaintiff, who had developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma while using…
Between 1953 and 1987, the tap water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated with toxins, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that infiltrated the marine base’s water system. Estimates by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have put the number of individuals, both military…
On January 31, a new Camp Lejeune study was released by the government that found military personnel who served at Camp Lejeune during the mid-1970s and 1980s had at least a 20 percent greater risk of developing certain cancers compared with those who were stationed…
On January 31, an extensive, government-backed study focused on cancer and the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune was released. The new Camp Lejeune study, nine years in the making, was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease…
It’s been more than 70 years since the Camp Lejeune water crisis started, and affected veterans are still waiting for a resolution. For decades, the water at the North Carolina military base was contaminated with dangerous chemicals linked to various cancers and other illnesses. More…
Since 2015, researchers at a government agency have been working on a cancer incidence study focused on contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Now, a draft of the study has been completed, but it is not being shared with the public, and if a decision last…
A Philadelphia court ruling earlier this month marks the fifth consecutive trial loss for pharmaceutical giant Bayer, whose Roundup weedkiller was named responsible for a Pennsylvania woman’s non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Plaintiff Kelly Martel was awarded nearly $3.5 million in damages, a much smaller amount than other…
Military service members and civilians lived and worked at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in North Carolina, unaware of the danger that lurked in the highly contaminated waters. As they ingested toxic substances in the base’s water supply, changes to their health began appearing. Over…