A jury has found that the weed killers, Roundup and Ranger Pro, manufactured by Monsanto were considered to be substantial factors contributing to the terminal cancer of a former Benicia School District groundskeeper. As a result of this, Monsanto is expected to pay out $289.2 million in compensation.
The trial into Monsanto’s accountability has gone on for eight weeks and the jury deliberated for two and a half days before issuing their verdict. Of the sum awarded, $250 million is for punitive damages and $33 million is for compensatory damages.
According to ABC 7 News, Dewayne Lee Johnson, who was suing Monsanto, will now be able to access groundbreaking treatments for his terminal cancer.
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