$2.065 Billion Roundup Verdict Won in Georgia

Attorney Kyle Findley and his trial team secured a historic $2.065 billion verdict in Georgia, marking the largest single-plaintiff injury verdict in the state’s history and a landmark victory in the ongoing fight against Monsanto. This case is the first Roundup lawsuit to be tried in Georgia and stands as a resounding declaration that corporations must be held accountable for putting profits over people’s lives.

The plaintiff, John Barnes, developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) after using Roundup for two decades at his Georgia home. From 1999 to 2019, he regularly purchased the glyphosate-based herbicide at Home Depot stores, unknowingly exposing himself to a dangerous carcinogen that Monsanto falsely marketed as safe. In March 2020, he was diagnosed with NHL, a devastating disease that research has repeatedly linked to prolonged glyphosate exposure.

Throughout the trial, our team presented overwhelming evidence demonstrating Monsanto’s decades-long campaign of misinformation. Internal company documents and expert testimony revealed that Monsanto knew of the cancer risks associated with glyphosate as early as the 1980s but chose to suppress scientific findings, manipulate regulatory agencies, and mislead consumers. The jury saw clear proof that Monsanto not only failed to warn consumers but actively promoted Roundup as “harmless” and “environmentally friendly,” even after international health organizations classified glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen.

A Historic Verdict to Correct Historic Wrongdoing

The $2.065 billion verdict comprises both compensatory and punitive damages, reflecting the immense harm Monsanto and Home Depot inflicted on Mr. Barnes and the egregiousness of its corporate misconduct. This case underscores the power of plaintiffs’ trial law to challenge corporate wrongdoing and demand accountability from companies that endanger public health.

Arnold & Itkin has consistently been at the forefront of the Roundup litigation, securing record-setting verdicts for individuals harmed by glyphosate exposure. Our firm remains committed to standing up for those affected by Monsanto’s negligence and will continue the fight to ensure justice is served. With this latest victory, we reaffirm our dedication to ensuring anyone harmed by corporate negligence gets the compensation they need and deserve.

We look forward to continuing the battle in courtrooms nationwide, advocating for those whose lives have been irreversibly altered by dangerous products sold under false pretenses.