EPA Releases New Asbestos Rule

EPA Releases New Asbestos Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) promulgated a new rule in April of 2019, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”), requiring EPA review before any discontinued uses of asbestos can be reintroduced into the marketplace.  This new rule restricts...
Michaela Lancer Presents On Glyphosate For MDLA

Michaela Lancer Presents On Glyphosate For MDLA

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, Michaela Lancer and John Gardella spoke at a lunch event sponsored by the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association’s (MDLA) Toxic Torts Committee on the topic of glyphosate. The presentation was entitled “Glyphosate: Emerging Litigation...
$2 Billion In Damages Awarded In Glyphosate Trial

$2 Billion In Damages Awarded In Glyphosate Trial

The Pilliod Trial – $2 Billion Dollar Verdict On Monday, a California state jury rendered a $2.055 billion dollar verdict against Monsanto after finding that  glyphosate containing Roundup weed killer more likely than not was a significant contributing factor in...
Glyphosate Verdict Expected Soon

Glyphosate Verdict Expected Soon

EPA Statement Regarding Safety of Glyphosate Last week the EPA released its Glyphosate Proposed Interim Decision stating that it continues to find that there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its label and that glyphosate is not...
Glyphosate State Court Trial Continues Through Week 4

Glyphosate State Court Trial Continues Through Week 4

Monsanto is fighting on multiple fronts against lawsuits alleging that its glyphosate-containing Roundup weed killer causes cancer. On trial in California, Monsanto has started presenting its defense after plaintiffs Alva and Alberta Plliod rested their case last...
Glyphosate Verdict Expected Soon

Week 3 Concludes In Glyphosate Trial

Jurors in the Alva and Alberta Pilliod trial heard from numerous witness last week including members of Monsanto’s product safety team and the Pilliods themselves, a married couple who allege they both developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from their long-term use of...
Week 2 Concludes In Latest Glyphosate Trial

Week 2 Concludes In Latest Glyphosate Trial

Jurors in the Alva and Alberta Pilliod trial spent most of last week hearing from multiple expert witnesses hired by plaintiffs regarding research they say shows that the glyphosate-based herbicide, Roundup, causes non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The Pilliods, married for...
Michaela Lancer To Speak For MDLA On Glyphosate

Michaela Lancer To Speak For MDLA On Glyphosate

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm, Michaela Lancer and John Gardella will speak at a lunch event sponsored by the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association’s (MDLA) Toxic Torts Committee on the topic of glyphosate. The presentation is...