Should Those Affected by Roundup Participate in a Class Action Lawsuit?

With Monsanto being targeted with lawsuits due to the possibly cancerous effects of their Roundup product weed killer, thousands of individuals have made the decision to move forward with claims. When one person is affected by the negligence of another party, there is always a chance that they will decide to move forward with a personal injury claim. What happens if hundreds or thousands of people have suffered the same effects due to the recklessness of a party and the harm it has caused?

Monsanto claims that Roundup weed killer is safe even though it contains glyphosate, which they claim is an enzyme that is found in plants. However, attorneys who are now representing many clients say that the claim is false and misleading because now many who have experienced exposure to Roundup claim that it has led to their cancer diagnosis. In June of 2017, many clients moved forward to file claims against Monsanto in Florida, Illinois, California, New York, and many other states. Due to the reaction that the claims brought, it has now been deemed a class action lawsuit. The class action involves many allegations that Monsanto falsely promoted Roundup products, which are actually believed to be harmful.

If you are one of the many people who is suffering the desperate and traumatic effects of being exposed to Roundup, there is a chance that you have the right to move forward with a claim of your own and be added into the class action lawsuit that could potentially help many cancer patients receive the compensation they deserve. However, before you move forward, you might be curious about how a class action lawsuit works and what you could be facing.

What You Need to Know About Class Action Lawsuits

A class action lawsuit is a typically brought by a few people on behalf of a large group of people who have all been affected by the same thing. In this case, the class action would be brought on behalf of all of those who have suffered the impacts of Roundup, many of which have received a cancer diagnosis. In the right types of cases, these types of lawsuits can be extremely useful. Though one lawsuit might not have the achieved effect of helping many people who have suffered losses, a class action speaks for all of those who have been injured or otherwise harmed by a company or individual.

As you can see, for many reasons a class action lawsuit is a good idea for those who want to settle a case quickly and be guaranteed to receive results. However, there are also many downsides to these cases. Though there is a better chance of actually receiving a settlement, you have little to no control over what happens throughout the lawsuit and you might be leaving matters to chance. You might not receive every bit of compensation that you deserve even if you have suffered a significant injury. If you are expecting large amounts of money, there is a chance that you might receive more from your own private lawsuit.

There are many reasons for individuals to move forward with a class action lawsuit, especially if the bills continue to pile up and you need fast-acting help. At the Brady Law Group, our personal injury attorneys are here for you if you have received a diagnosis after being exposed to Roundup. We will help you obtain compensation in the midst of your lawsuit as you work through the legal system. Contact us for more information on how we can help in your time of need at 415-459-7300.