John Carson v. Monsanto Company

  1. February 14, 2023

    Ga. Doc Tells 11th Circ. Roundup Claims Not Barred

    A Georgia doctor urged the full Eleventh Circuit to stand by a panel ruling that his state claims against Monsanto Co. for failing to warn that the Roundup weed killer could cause his cancer was not preempted by federal regulations, and his case could help regulators determine if the pesticide is carcinogenic.

  2. December 20, 2022

    Monsanto Wins 11th Circ. Redo Of Ga. Doctor's Roundup Case

    The Eleventh Circuit on Monday agreed to Monsanto Co.'s request for a full court review of a Georgia doctor's claim the company failed to warn about cancer risks from its Roundup weedkiller, after a court panel ruled his suit is not preempted by federal law.

  3. November 15, 2022

    Chamber Urges Full 11th Circ. Review Of Ga. Roundup Case

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other trade groups on Monday urged the full Eleventh Circuit to review a panel decision that federal law did not preempt a Georgia doctor's claim that Monsanto failed to warn about alleged cancer risks from Roundup weedkiller because the ruling ignored regulators' rulemaking process and threatens to disrupt U.S. business and regulation.

  4. November 07, 2022

    Monsanto Asks Full 11th Circ. To Review Roundup Ruling

    Monsanto urged the full Eleventh Circuit to review a panel's second finding that federal law doesn't preempt a Georgia doctor's claim that the company failed to warn people about the alleged cancer risks of its Roundup weedkiller, saying it undermines the legal power of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's safety decisions.

  5. October 31, 2022

    11th Circuit Doubles Down On Monsanto Ruling

    An Eleventh Circuit panel revised but refused to overturn an earlier ruling that federal law doesn't preempt a Georgia doctor's claim that Monsanto failed to warn people about the alleged cancer risks of its Roundup weedkiller, rejecting pharmaceutical and business groups' contention its decision would create havoc for distributors.

  6. August 02, 2022

    Monsanto Looks To Undo 11th Circ. Roundup Ruling

    Monsanto on Tuesday petitioned the Eleventh Circuit to reconsider its recently published opinion that the company must face allegations from a Georgia doctor who believes its Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer, saying the decision doesn't align with U.S. Supreme Court precedent.

  7. July 19, 2022

    Top Product Liability Cases Of 2022: Midyear Review

    Major product liability cases so far in 2022 include a ruling in West Virginia against local governments seeking relief from drug distributors for the opioid crisis and a historic settlement with gunmaker Remington to end claims brought by the families of Sandy Hook victims. Here, Law360 looks at key cases from the first half of the year.

  8. July 12, 2022

    11th Circ. Rules Federal Law Doesn't Preempt Roundup Claim

    Monsanto Co. must face allegations from a Georgia doctor who believes Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer, the Eleventh Circuit ruled Tuesday, holding that his failure-to-warn claim isn't preempted by federal law.

  9. June 29, 2021

    EPA's Stance On Roundup Is Shaky, 11th Circ. Told

    A Georgia doctor appealing the dismissal of his failure-to-warn claim over Monsanto's weedkiller urged the Eleventh Circuit on Monday to find that his state law claim is not expressly preempted, saying there's plenty of reason to doubt the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's determination that Roundup's active ingredient is safe.

  10. June 14, 2021

    Biz Groups Back Monsanto In 11th Circ. Roundup Appeal

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and two trade groups defended Monsanto Co. in an appeal before the Eleventh Circuit, arguing that a lower court rightfully held federal law bars a failure-to-warn claim brought by a man who said Monsanto's Roundup caused his cancer.